Workforce Planning

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe purpose of this role is to lead the development and implementation of a Strategic Workforce Planning framework and organizational design, collaborating with key stakeholders to align workforce strategies with business objectives. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future workforce strategy, ensuring the organization is equipped to respond effectively to market changes and achieve strategic goals. This includes designing and managing transformational workforce change programs, establishing strategic workforce plans, and building long-term capability across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist advice to senior leaders on organisation design, workforce planning, and solutions to address business challenges.
• Contribute to the development of the Division's Workforce Planning/Org Design frameworks and ensure alignment with business plans.
• Work closely with executives and business leaders to understand business goals and determine demand and supply requirements for strategic workforce planning (SWP).
•  Drive the end-to-end SWP process, including data collection, analysis, scenario planning, and formulation of workforce strategies.
• Monitor and analyze external and internal factors impacting the workforce to provide insights and recommendations for workforce strategies.
• Develop and refine SWP methodology, including job architecture, forecasting, gap analysis, and sourcing interventions.
• Lead the implementation of the Adaptive Workforce Planning tool and provide strategic inputs to organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with various teams such as People business partners, analysts, finance, and strategy teams for operationalization of SWP.
•  Develop policies, guidelines, and governance frameworks to ensure relevance and accuracy of the function.
•  Take a value chain approach to analyse workforce data and provide recommendations for optimal resourcing aligned with business goals.

Work Experience:

Necessary Work Experience includes:

• Moderate relevant experience.
   

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Hands-on experience in strategic workforce planning, including developing and implementing workforce strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Collaborating with senior executives and business leaders to translate strategic goals into actionable workforce plans.
• Proficiency in directing data analysis, modelling, and scenario planning work.
• Leading organisational change initiatives, particularly in the context of workforce planning.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and ensure timely delivery of outcomes aligned with organisational goals.
• Leveraging external market trends, industry dynamics, and internal operations for informed decision-making in shaping workforce planning strategies.
• Familiarity with and experience in leading the implementation of workforce planning tools and software.
   

Qualifications:

Necessary Qualifications include:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
   

Global Disclaimer:

The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
 

US Only Disclaimer:

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
 

US Only - Travel Frequency:

Frequent (approximately 10+ trips annually)
 

US Only - Physical Demands:

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

Skills:

Adaptability, Business Transformation, Coaching for success, Commercial Acumen, Critical Thinking, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Organizational Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Workforce Strategy, Work Schedules

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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