Senior Specialist - OD & Workforce Planning
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JOB PURPOSE The purpose of this role is to conduct specialized in-depth studies in terms of organization structure and strategic workforce planning, implement organization development programs and propose viable strategies to sustain efficient and effective organization.
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Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to conduct specialized in-depth studies in terms of organization structure and strategic workforce planning, implement organization development programs and propose viable strategies to sustain efficient and effective organization.
Organization Design
- Support in the design, evaluation, and implementation of organizational structures aligned with corporate strategy.
- Conduct structural diagnosis and provide insights on effectiveness, spans & layers, and operating model design.
- Develop organizational scenarios and recommend design options, highlighting trade-offs and business implications.
- Prepare job design frameworks ensuring alignment with role clarity, accountability, and career progression
- .
Strategic Workforce Planning (Swp)
- Conduct workforce demand-supply modelling using Excel and workforce analytics tools.
- Develop strategic workforce plans that align with growth priorities, transformation initiatives, and automation impact.
- Run “what-if” scenarios (e.g., restructuring, growth, attrition,) to enable proactive workforce decisions.
- Track and report workforce metrics (headcount, attrition, mobility, demographics, productivity) and provide insights for leadership.
- Support development of unified job architecture, job sizing, and career frameworks.
Post-Merger Integration (Pmi)
- Support HR due diligence by assessing organizational structures, headcount, and workforce risks.
- Lead workforce integration planning (role mapping, redundancies, redeployment, harmonization of policies).
- Provide modelling support to evaluate cost synergies, overlaps, and workforce rationalization opportunities.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to execute seamless people and organization integration.
Educational And Technical Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
- Demonstrated success in workforce/financial modelling using
- Excel and other analytics tools
- (e.g., Power BI, OrgVue, Anaplan preferred).
- A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in a similar role out of which at least 3 in a Big 4/MBB consultancy
- Strong expertise in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, scenario modelling, workforce cost modelling, dashboards).
- Knowledge of Org Design frameworks (spans & layers, operating models, job architecture).
- Expertise in Strategic Workforce Planning methodologies (supply-demand modelling, scenario planning, critical role identification).
- Familiarity with M&A / PMI processes, including due diligence and HR integration.
- Excellent collaboration skills with a reputation as a team player.
- Strong process improvement, change management, and project management skills.
- Experience with presenting information to groups and managing projects.
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