Job Title

Workforce Planning Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Workforce Planning Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring our workforce is strategically aligned with our business goals. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for developing and executing employee experience programs and initiatives, as well as providing compensation analysis and recommendations to our clients.

This position will be remote, however must be located in the Greater Chicago Area. The role will be responsible for travel of 25%.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning (70%)

• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to meet current and future business needs.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing needs and develop hiring plans.
• Monitor and report on workforce metrics and KPIs.

Employee Experience Programs (20%)

• Design and execute programs and initiatives to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Conduct surveys and focus groups to gather employee feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve workplace culture and employee well-being.
• Coordinate with HR and other departments to ensure alignment of employee experience initiatives with overall business objectives.

Compensation Analysis (10%):

• Conduct market research to benchmark compensation and benefits.
• Analyze compensation data to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Provide recommendations on salary adjustments, bonuses, and other compensation-related matters.
• Prepare and present compensation reports to clients and senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce planning, HR, or a related role.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement employee experience programs.
• Knowledge of compensation analysis and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in HR or workforce planning (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• Experience in a consulting or client-facing role.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $106,250.00 - $125,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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