Manager, Workforce Management Operations (India)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Manager, Workforce Management Operations

DATE: Jan 2025

POSITION #:

CO/DEPT #: P&C

DEPARTMENT NAME:  P&C Ops and Transformation

LOCATION:  India CC (Hyderabad) 

REPORTS TO (Title): Snr Manager, P&C Transformation

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The People & Culture (P&C) Workforce Management team drive global programs and processes relating to management of workforce needs in the organization including organizational design & change; workforce transition management, headcount budgeting and financial forecasting support. The team is a key conduit between the P&C and Finance business partners in supporting financial and people needs of the business.

The Operations Manager will manage our Org Design tool – ensuring consistency in how the tool is used across each function; the timing for modelling, refreshes, updates and integration of data.   The Operations Manager will support the Workforce Management Partners to capture restructuring plans in the tool.

The Operations Manager will support on projects to process improve our management of positions (in our HRIS data) and headcount budget management.  This will involve working closely with our Finance and HR Partners to understand current process & challenges and identify areas to improve – which might include systems, process, communication and/or training.

Job Responsibilities

% of Time

Org Design Tool Management

• Data refresh & reconciliation - Manage the monthly refresh process for the Org Tool to reconcile our HRIS data against planned & modelled changes.
• System guidance - Provide clear guidance and process for users to create and save drafts, and when and how to upload into implementation.
• Data Architecture & maintenance – ensuring data quality in the tool, so that the data import mirrors our HRIS data
• Functionality Management – keep updated as the tool develops, extending our usage of the functionality available.
• Integration flow management
• System access & Permissions

40

Org Design Analysis

• Work with the Workforce Management Partners to plan new structures in the Org Design tool, including actions and phased timings.
• Prepare analytical reporting, within the tool, to show costs/savings of planned changes per function or unit.
• As new structures are implemented over time provide status reports showing completion of each project and anticipated future costs / savings for stakeholders.

10

Project Management & Operational Excellence

• Identify and manage operational improvements in our position & forecasting processes – working with FP&A & HR Partners to understand where there are opportunities to improve & align.
• Work as part of a project team to deliver operational improvements to all workforce management practices and support the maturity of the function to support business needs

40

People Management

• Support hiring activity for Analyst role in team
• Monitor employee work and provide guidance
• Provide daily work direction and feedback to the team

10

WHO ASSIGNS WORK TO THIS POSITION? (LIST TITLES) 

• GVP, P&C Transformation
• Senior Manager, P&C Transformation

TYPES OF DECISIONS MADE BY THIS POSITION? ·       Workstream plans·       Project materials

TYPES OF DECISIONS THAT MUST BE APPROVED BY SUPERIOR:

• Overall project plans
• Overall status reporting
• Project deliverables

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: Indicate Yes (Y), No (N), or Recommends (R)    (N)

Supervises other employees? ( Y )

• Analyst, Workforce Management Operations              2

Makes employment decisions? ( Y )

• Hire:                             Yes
• Performance:               Yes
• Compensation:            No
• Discipline:                    Yes

If another position must approve employment decisions, please indicate title: 

GVP, P&C Transformation

JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in workforce management, HR analytics, or a related HR function.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, or relevant field, and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification may be advantageous

Knowledge/Skills

• Deep understanding of workforce management tools, HRIS systems, and digital workforce platforms
• Knowledge and understanding of key finance / HR processes relating to budget management and forecasting
• Strong capabilities in workforce analytics, including predictive modelling and scenario planning. Expertise in using data visualization tools and platforms (ideally Orgvue)
• Expertise in improving workforce-related processes, driving operational efficiencies, and streamlining HR operations
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and strategic thinking.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate analytical data into actionable insights.  

Other Requirements

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

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