Workforce Planning Lead

Workforce Planning Lead

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don't back down from hard work we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

The Workforce Planning Lead collaborates with the HR team and the business on information needed by stakeholders in making human capital decisions and in managing analytics to inform talent strategy. The incumbent works with the senior level team members and the business unit to support partners on workforce analytics and planning projects; partners with teams in determining what data is useful to the stakeholders - gathering and analyzing that data; and participates in development and maintenance of such materials as staffing models, metrics, reports, presentations, and dashboards. Takes part in staffing governance, which pulls together all facets of staff demand and supply, focusing both on cost optimization as well as employee acquisition / engagement / retention, and which includes participation from all business and support stakeholders. The incumbent collaborates with technology partners regarding the use of systems, programs, software, and other tools associated with workforce planning and analytics.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and analyze data related to the workforce in order to support staffing decisions. Understand the Company's strategic and operating plans, cost targets, and workforce utilization requirements. Apply workforce planning methodologies and associated tools / reports; makes recommendations for workforce-related decisions.
• Collaborate with a team that recommends, develops, and implements metrics and other measurements for workforce productivity, ROI, HR program effectiveness, etc. to improve business results. Participate in regular forums and interactions to educate and hold business leaders and support partners accountable for timely workforce-related decisions and actions.
• Participate in data gathering, needs assessments, staff modeling, cost-of-workforce assessments, and survey processes to provide business intelligence that produces actionable insights.
• Directly support workforce planning, workforce management, and support business leaders through close partnerships with business leaders and internal partners critical to staffing including Finance, HR, strategy and other areas of the business as needed.
• Support design and implementation of new management tools which optimize workforce planning and management (for example : workforce analytics and planning systems; Tableau dashboards, Skills Inventory systems, and similar reports and tools). Works with a team to make recommendations regarding technology and other tools to improve workforce planning and workforce management.
• Support the design and implementation of KPIs that serve as catalysts for change by helping leaders and managers make data-driven decisions about their workforce (e.g., turnover, span of control, headcount demographics, staffing efficiencies, engagement measures, risk-of-leaving for high performers, effectiveness of hiring processes).
• Participate in the development and delivery of presentations to partners and business leaders regarding workforce dynamics and metrics that impact business outcomes (e.g., improve the effectiveness of customer-facing staff, identify specific competencies that drive better business results, reduce turnover in key positions, attract and retain a diverse workforce).
• Participate in ad-hoc projects per the direction of Leadership and the Workforce Planning Manager in properly addressing the needs of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications Required

Qualifications Preferred

Travel Requirements :

Less than 25%

Base salary and / or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and / or qualifications. Base Salary Range : $96,000-$132,000