Summary

Interested in a Role with a Global Impact on Talent Strategy ? , Our client is a Global Leader with HQ in London & US- this role will be based in their captive in Hyderabad . This role works with leadership teams across Europe , India & US on People Analytics, Strategy & Workforce Planning

• As the head of strategic workforce planning and executive insights, you will provide strategic leadership to the analytics function, guiding the organisation in harnessing data for business growth, innovation and operational excellence. You will shape and execute a forward-looking SWP / analytics strategy, partnering with executive leadership to embed data driven thinking into the fabric of the organisation.
• You will have ambition to lead transformational data and analytics initiatives at the executive level, shaping strategy and driving innovation through data-driven insights.
• Key Responsibilities
  • – Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic workforce planning strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • – Demonstrate Analytics Expertise based Leadership
  • – Gather requirements for the executive insight portfolio and design / build insights and recommendations to board level standard.
  • – Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights and competitive advantage.
  • – Foster an organisation-wide passion for strategic workforce planning, inspiring others to become part of the vision and journey.
  • – Develop excellent relationships with the business and stakeholders and key partners across the Group to identify and quantify the role and skills needed for now and for the future, translating this insight into compelling and practical interventions.
  • – Work collaboratively with the HR centres of excellence to inform and design recruitment, talent management and reskilling plans, driving the overall employee value proposition.
  • – Take an active interest in the external development in strategic workforce planning models and talent market insights to develop and support the delivery of the strategy.

Key Result Areas

• Talent Analytics, Dashboard creation, Analysis and Reporting
• Scenario Modeling and Workforce Risk Mitigation – Lead the development of scenario planning models and workforce risk assessments to inform proactive decision-making and ensure business continuity under varying future conditions.
• Maturity Model Development – Establish and evolve a strategic workforce planning maturity model to continuously assess and enhance capabilities across the organisation.
• Governance and Operating Model Design- Define and implement the governance and operating model for workforce planning, ensuring effective prioritization, accountability, and coordination across business units.
• Metrics and KPIs – Define key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and impact of workforce strategies, and ensure reporting is meaningful, regular, and aligned with executive priorities.
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team of technical specialists with a varied level of skill set and experience.
• Provide clear director, coaching and support to team members as well as building a high performance culture through regular feedback and as required performance management. Foster a positive, inclusive and growth mindset orientated team.
• Given our Global stakeholder base and team location, the successful candidate must be willing to travel as required to build relationships

Person Profile

• 12+ years experience- Premier MBA or Engineer
• Exceptional and Demonstrated Ability in Talent Analytics – Ability to review and perform quality analysis, including resourcefulness in sourcing and validating data insights to present recommendations.
• Strong understanding of strategic workforce planning processes, principles and approaches and workforce trends.
• Knowledge of data and systems architecture.
• Proficiency in data visualization and familiarity data democratization is highly desirable.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, particularly with data science or analytics teams.
• Experience creating presentations for and presenting to c-suite / board level.
• Experience in large-scale transformation or M&A contexts, where workforce planning played a key role.
• Specify experience influencing or operating in a matrixed, global organisation if relevant.