Workforce Planning Specialist

Turning People Data
into Strategic Advantage

I help organizations align their workforce with business goals — through data-driven planning, capacity modelling, and talent strategy that scales.

10+ Years Experience
50+ Projects Delivered
30+ Organizations Served
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Certified Strategic Workforce Planner

About Me

Bridging the Gap Between People & Performance

With over a decade of experience in workforce planning and HR analytics, I partner with HR leaders, COOs, and business unit heads to build resilient, future-ready teams. My approach combines rigorous data analysis with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics to deliver plans that are both actionable and sustainable.

I've worked across industries — from financial services and retail to technology and healthcare — helping companies navigate growth, restructuring, and digital transformation with confidence.

Strategic Planning HR Analytics Capacity Modelling Talent Strategy Organizational Design
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What I Do

Services

End-to-end workforce planning solutions tailored to your organization's size, industry, and strategic objectives.

Strategic Workforce Planning

Align your headcount strategy with long-term business objectives. I build multi-year workforce plans that account for growth, attrition, and market shifts.

  • Supply & demand gap analysis
  • Scenario modelling
  • Headcount forecasting

Capacity Planning

Ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time. I design capacity models that optimize productivity without burning out your teams.

  • Workload & throughput analysis
  • FTE modelling
  • Seasonal demand planning

Talent Strategy & Succession

Build pipelines for critical roles and reduce key-person risk. I help you identify, develop, and retain the talent your organization depends on.

  • Critical role identification
  • Succession pipeline design
  • Retention risk modelling

HR Analytics & Dashboards

Transform raw HR data into actionable insights. I design dashboards and reporting frameworks that give leaders real-time visibility into workforce health.

  • KPI framework design
  • Power BI / Excel dashboards
  • Attrition & engagement analytics

Organizational Design

Restructure teams and reporting lines to maximize efficiency and agility. I guide organizations through redesigns that stick — with minimal disruption.

  • Spans & layers analysis
  • Role clarity workshops
  • Change management support

Advisory & Consulting

Ongoing strategic advisory for HR and business leaders navigating complex workforce challenges — from M&A integration to digital transformation.

  • Executive advisory retainers
  • Project-based consulting
  • Workshop facilitation

Career Journey

Experience

2020 — Present Current

Senior Workforce Planning Consultant

Independent Practice

Providing strategic workforce planning and HR analytics consulting to mid-size and enterprise clients across financial services, retail, and technology sectors. Delivered 20+ engagements with measurable impact on headcount efficiency and talent retention.

2016 — 2020

Head of Workforce Planning

Regional Financial Services Group

Led a team of 5 analysts to deliver enterprise-wide workforce plans supporting 8,000+ employees. Introduced scenario-based planning methodology that reduced overstaffing costs by 18% over two years.

2013 — 2016

Workforce Planning Analyst

National Retail Corporation

Built capacity models for 200+ store locations and supported seasonal demand planning cycles. Developed the company's first centralized workforce analytics dashboard used by senior leadership.

2011 — 2013

HR Business Partner

Technology Startup

Supported rapid headcount growth from 50 to 300 employees. Designed onboarding frameworks, partnered with department heads on hiring plans, and introduced structured performance review cycles.

Expertise

Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

Strategic Workforce Planning 95%
Capacity Modelling 92%
HR Analytics 90%
Talent Strategy 88%
Organizational Design 85%

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel
Power BI
Tableau
SAP SuccessFactors
Workday
Oracle HCM
Python (pandas)
SQL
R (basic)
SharePoint
Visio
Anaplan

Industries

Financial Services
Retail
Technology
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Public Sector

Proven Results

Case Studies

A selection of engagements that demonstrate measurable impact.

Financial Services

Reducing Overstaffing Costs by 18%

Challenge: A regional bank with 8,000+ employees was carrying significant overstaffing in back-office functions, with no visibility into future demand.

Solution: Introduced a scenario-based workforce planning model integrating business volume forecasts with attrition data. Built executive dashboards for real-time headcount monitoring.

18% Cost Reduction
12mo Time to Value
8,000+ Employees Covered
Retail

Seasonal Capacity Planning at Scale

Challenge: A national retailer struggled with under- and over-staffing during peak seasons across 200+ locations, leading to service failures and excess labour costs.

Solution: Designed a centralized capacity model using historical sales data and footfall patterns. Delivered a self-service planning tool for store managers.

200+ Locations
23% Fewer Gaps
£1.2M Labour Savings
Technology

Scaling a Tech Org Through Hypergrowth

Challenge: A SaaS company needed to scale from 300 to 900 employees in 18 months while maintaining culture and avoiding critical skill gaps.

Solution: Built a role-based headcount model tied to product roadmap milestones. Designed a skills taxonomy and succession framework for 15 critical engineering roles.

3x Headcount Growth
18mo Delivered On Time
94% Retention Rate

Get in Touch

Let's Work Together

Whether you're facing a specific workforce challenge or looking for a long-term strategic partner, I'd love to hear from you. Let's start with a conversation.

I typically respond within 1–2 business days.