WORKFORCE PLANNING ANALYST Job Listing at Kelly Services in Columbus, OH (Job ID US3620274_BH10016374)

Description

Workforce Analyst, Sr.
Location: Onsite – Columbus, OH
Pay Rate: Up to $50/hour
Assignment Type: Temporary / Contract
To Apply: Please send your resume to Christine at CHRC511@kellyservices.com
 
Purpose of the Position:
The Workforce Management Analyst, Sr. plays a key role in ensuring the organization has the right staffing levels to meet demand. This position acts as a liaison between multiple business units, provides analytical insights, delivers training and guidance on workforce planning practices, and monitors performance metrics to identify risks and variances.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage staffing files, headcount tracking, and workforce meetings across multiple departments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all workforce-related inquiries.
• Monitor attrition, capacity, and other staffing KPIs; provide insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead and execute workforce management analytics projects and scale best practices across teams.
• Train managers and leaders on workforce management methodologies and risk identification.
• Forecast and plan staffing needs up to two years in advance, aligning with business strategy.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure staffing plans support long-term goals.
• Maintain and manage complex data structures and workforce planning models with minimal supervision.

 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years in Workforce Management.
  • 5+ years of advanced Excel experience (large data sets, formulas, linked workbooks).
  • 3+ years in Headcount & Capacity Planning.
  • Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
  • Background in Financial Forecasting, Attrition Planning, and Succession Planning.
  • Proven experience leading staffing meetings and collaborating with complex organizational structures.

 
Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced Excel skills (arrays, index match, pivot tables, data visualizations).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Skilled in data visualization and reporting for executive audiences.
• Deep understanding of workforce management metrics and calculations.
• Confident presentation and communication skills; able to lead discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in risk identification and scenario planning.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

 
Interested?
Submit your resume to Christine at CHRC511@kellyservices.com.
Join us in driving data-driven workforce strategies that shape the future of our operations.
 
 

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