The Workforce Planning Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing workforce analytics, headcount forecasting, and organizational design strategies to support business objectives. The role involves utilizing data-driven insights to optimize workforce efficiency, ensure capacity alignment, and enhance strategic HR decision-making.
Ready to apply for roles like this?
Unlock the company name and direct application link. Subscribers get instant access to fresh jobs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, many with visa support.
Unlock employer & apply directly
Location: Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, analyze, and maintain workforce plans, forecasts, and capacity models aligned with business goals.
- Support strategic and operational workforce planning activities to ensure optimal staffing levels and skill alignment.
- Generate actionable insights from HR data to support leadership decision-making.
- Design and manage reporting dashboards for workforce metrics using Power BI and Excel.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Business Units to assess workforce trends, gaps, and future needs.
- Conduct scenario modeling and “what-if” analyses to support organizational design and manpower planning initiatives.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity in HR analytics systems and reports.
- Leverage HR systems (preferably Oracle HR) to extract and analyze workforce data efficiently.
Key Competencies:
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Data interpretation and visualization
- Workforce planning and forecasting
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in HR Analytics, Workforce/Manpower Planning, or Organization Design.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, advanced formulas) and Power BI (data modeling and visualization).
- Experience with Oracle HR systems or similar HRIS tools is preferred.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is typically required; additional languages may be advantageous.
