Workforce Planning Senior Analyst

The AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation is seeking a Lead Analyst, Workforce Planning in Indianapolis to shape workforce strategies and drive data-driven decisions. You will partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and leaders to deliver insights, forecasts, and recommendations that support growth and operational excellence.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, advanced Excel, and experience with Power BI or Tableau to build executive dashboards and present findings to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, HR, or related field.
• Master's degree in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions.
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans.
• Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and related expenses.
• Support annual workforce planning and budgeting with Finance and HR.
• Conduct benchmarking and gap analyses to assess workforce effectiveness.
• Build executive-ready dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with HRBP, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders.
• Monitor key indicators and provide proactive recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, HR

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

At AES, we are accelerating the future of energy.

AES is committed to improving lives by accelerating the future of energy, together. Through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on people, we are building a smarter, cleaner energy future while empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Lead Analyst, Workforce Planning to join our team. In this role, you will help shape workforce strategies that enable business growth, operational excellence, and effective talent investments. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to deliver workforce insights, planning models, forecasts, and recommendations that drive informed decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing stakeholders, and transforming workforce data into actionable insights.

What You'll Do

• Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions, supporting both short-term and long-term workforce strategies.
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans to help leaders anticipate future talent and organizational needs.
• Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and people-related expenses to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Support annual workforce planning and budgeting processes, partnering closely with Finance and HR teams.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and gap analyses to assess workforce effectiveness and inform strategic recommendations.
• Build executive-ready dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into meaningful business insights.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor key workforce indicators and provide proactive recommendations to improve workforce utilization, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of workforce data and reporting.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in workforce planning, financial analysis, people cost analysis, FP&A, HR analytics, or a related analytical function.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, workforce modeling, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis.
• Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and convert findings into practical business recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present insights to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise workforce planning, organizational design, or strategic talent planning initiatives.
• Knowledge of workforce analytics, labor planning methodologies, and scenario-based forecasting.

Success in This Role:

The ideal candidate is a proactive and resourceful problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys partnering across functions. You bring a strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and the ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights. You are equally comfortable building complex workforce models and presenting strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Why AES?

At AES, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps shape the future of energy while collaborating with talented professionals across the organization. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, continuous learning, and growth, empowering our people to make an impact every day.

Join us in accelerating the future of energy, together.