Workforce Planning Specialist

• Act as the central connector between Recruitment, People and Culture, Production and IT, ensuring alignment on workforce related matters.
• Support and lead project based initiatives across People and Culture, Production and Recruitment as required.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to scope, plan and deliver operational projects that improve workforce outcomes.
• Provide data and analytical support to broader business initiatives beyond core workforce planning responsibilities.

• Build, maintain and improve reporting tools, dashboards and models using Excel and other systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve system efficiency across Recruitment, People & Culture and Production.
• Lead or support the implementation of new systems, tools and automations relevant to workforce planning and data management.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across all workforce planning tools and reporting.

About you:

• Significant experience in workforce planning, resource management or production scheduling is required.
• Prior experience within animation, VFX or broader film and television production preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, reporting and insights generation.
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to system implementations, data migrations and automation projects with a proven ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful, actionable insight for the business.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, including the ability to build and maintain complex formulas and models.
• Experience with automation tools, system implementation or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across different departments.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.

What do we do?

Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment.

For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.

Why work with us?

• We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
• We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
• Breakfast is served daily - on us!
• We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
• The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
• We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
• We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
• Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
• You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.

Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.