Transformation Workforce Planning Expert
1 week ago
Company Overview
Southern Water is undergoing a high-impact transformation led by a new leadership team and an ambitious five-year strategy. As we shape a capable, resilient workforce ready to meet future challenges, we're seeking a skilled professional to drive this change.
Salary
We offer a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum for this 12-month fixed-term contract.
Job Description
As our Strategic Workforce Planning Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping Southern Water's workforce by:
- Implementing Our Workforce Planning Strategy: Executing our SWP approach—mobilisation, workforce assessment, and recommendations—across all teams and levels. You'll work directly with senior leaders to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
- Identifying Workforce Gaps and Solutions: Walking into teams to assess potential gaps, identifying future workforce challenges, and implementing strategic solutions that align with our long-term goals.
- Building Future-Ready Capability: Refining and reinforcing our SWP approach, so that Southern Water can confidently continue to assess and adjust workforce capabilities in the years ahead.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Background in Strategic Workforce Planning and HR: Proven experience in SWP or similar HR functions, with an ability to align workforce strategy with organisational objectives.
- Excellent Relationship-Building Skills: Confidence in engaging with senior leaders, facilitating discussions, and navigating challenging conversations.
- Practical Approach to Execution: A results-oriented, hands-on approach to delivering workforce planning initiatives.
- Workday or Similar HCM/HRIS System Experience: Familiarity with Workday or a comparable HRIS system is desirable, enabling you to leverage technology for talent management.
Benefits
This position offers a unique chance to contribute meaningfully and position yourself for a successful long-term career with Southern Water. You'll have the opportunity to build a legacy by making SWP a robust, lasting function, setting the foundation for future workforce planning excellence.
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We're passionate about making a positive difference in an essential industry. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, apply now and take part in building a sustainable future for Southern Water.
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