Senior Specialist - OD & Workforce Planning

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to conduct specialized in-depth studies in terms of organization structure and strategic workforce planning, implement organization development programs and propose viable strategies to sustain efficient and effective organization.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organization Design

• Support in the design, evaluation, and implementation of organizational structures aligned with corporate strategy.
• Conduct structural diagnosis and provide insights on effectiveness, spans & layers, and operating model design.
• Develop organizational scenarios and recommend design options, highlighting trade-offs and business implications.
• Prepare job design frameworks ensuring alignment with role clarity, accountability, and career progression .

Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP)

• Conduct workforce demand-supply modelling using Excel and workforce analytics tools.
• Develop strategic workforce plans that align with growth priorities, transformation initiatives, and automation impact.
• Run “what-if” scenarios (e.g., restructuring, growth, attrition,) to enable proactive workforce decisions.
• Track and report workforce metrics (headcount, attrition, mobility, demographics, productivity) and provide insights for leadership.
• Support development of unified job architecture, job sizing, and career frameworks.

Post-Merger Integration (PMI)

• Support HR due diligence by assessing organizational structures, headcount, and workforce risks.
• Lead workforce integration planning (role mapping, redundancies, redeployment, harmonization of policies).
• Provide modelling support to evaluate cost synergies, overlaps, and workforce rationalization opportunities.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to execute seamless people and organization integration.

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or Business Administration or a related field. Master's degree is a plus
• Demonstrated success in workforce/financial modelling using Excel and other analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, OrgVue, Anaplan preferred).
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in a similar role out of which at least 3 in a Big 4/MBB consultancy
• Strong expertise in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, scenario modelling, workforce cost modelling, dashboards).
• Knowledge of Org Design frameworks (spans & layers, operating models, job architecture).
• Expertise in Strategic Workforce Planning methodologies (supply-demand modelling, scenario planning, critical role identification).
• Familiarity with M&A / PMI processes, including due diligence and HR integration.
• Excellent collaboration skills with a reputation as a team player.
• Strong process improvement, change management, and project management skills.
• Experience with presenting information to groups and managing projects.