Workforce Planning Coordinator

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Workforce Planning Coordinator has arisen to support the operational team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for coordinating and allocating predominantly our blue collar workforce for projects. Working in-conjunction with internal teams such as, HR, Operations and Planning, as well as full optimisation of all operational labour. Key responsibilities: · Ensure labour is all allocated in line with budgets and targets · Work in conjunction with planners to accurately allocate labour for current and future projects · Educate project teams on labour requirements, advise and guide when needed · Utilise historical data and forecasts to develop accurate headcount models · Liaise with the planning team and PMs to resolve problems with labour allocation · Liaise with the Resourcing and Emerging Talent Manager on potential gaps in labour for projects and agency worker movements · Liaise with the HR Advisor on all internal operational labour movements, highlighting any potential employment issues, concerns and challenges · Support the projects to complete relevant paperwork for labour movements · Participate in PHR (Project Health Review) meetings · Design and implement workforce tracking methods · Optimise labour allocation and provie labour reports including forecasting · Produce robust management information for the Executive Leadership Team, highlighting key trends, movements and statistics on efficiencies and productivity of labour What we're looking for: · Working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera · Advanced use of MS Office · Educated to A level, or equivalent · UK drivers license · Ability to build effective relationships at all levels within the business · Excellent communication skills both written and verbal · Able to challenge and influence others, to contribute effective decision making · Strong ability to work flexibly, managing changing and competing priorities · Previous experience within a workforce planning position · Previous experience within the construction / M&E industry