Workforce Planning Coordinator

An exciting opportunity for a Workforce Planning Coordinator has arisen to support the operational team.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating and allocating predominantly our blue collar workforce for projects.

Working in-conjunction with internal teams such as, HR, Operations and Planning, as well as full optimisation of all operational labour.

· Ensure labour is all allocated in line with budgets and targets

· Work in conjunction with planners to accurately allocate labour for current and future projects

· Educate project teams on labour requirements, advise and guide when needed

· Utilise historical data and forecasts to develop accurate headcount models

· Liaise with the planning team and PMs to resolve problems with labour allocation

· Liaise with the Resourcing and Emerging Talent Manager on potential gaps in labour for projects and agency worker movements

· Liaise with the HR Advisor on all internal operational labour movements, highlighting any potential employment issues, concerns and challenges

· Support the projects to complete relevant paperwork for labour movements

· Participate in PHR (Project Health Review) meetings

· Design and implement workforce tracking methods

· Optimise labour allocation and provie labour reports including forecasting

· Produce robust management information for the Executive Leadership Team, highlighting key trends, movements and statistics on efficiencies and productivity of labour

What we're looking for:

· Working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera

· Advanced use of MS Office

· Educated to A level, or equivalent

· UK drivers license

· Ability to build effective relationships at all levels within the business

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

· Able to challenge and influence others, to contribute effective decision making

· Strong ability to work flexibly, managing changing and competing priorities