What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Workforce Planning Manager position at Hitachi Energy?
Growth requires proper planning and this is why we have decided to create this new role to focus on Strategic Capability & Workforce Planning. Reporting to the Global Head of Talent Planning and Acquisition, your role will be to empower the organization with innovative workforce planning and capability-building strategies that drive agility, optimize resource allocation, and future-proof talent pipeline. You will strive to create data-driven processes and scalable systems that align people capabilities with business goals, enabling sustainable growth, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous learning and development.
How you'll make an impact
Develop advanced workforce planning processes for optimal resource allocation.
Lead forecasting using analytics, historical data, and strategic priorities.
Collaborate with leadership to identify workforce trends and skill gaps.
Design frameworks to assess and align workforce capabilities with business needs.
Partner with Learning & Development to create upskilling and reskilling programs.
Serve as the subject matter expert for workforce planning tools and systems.
Establish global standards and facilitate training on best practices.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align workforce plans with business objectives.
Your background
Strong understanding of workforce planning methodologies for large organizations.
Deep knowledge of talent capability frameworks and alignment with business goals.
Ability to drive change and lead process improvements in complex environments.
Solid understanding of HR functions, technologies, and including systems like Workday Adaptive Planning.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.
