Senior Specialist - OD & Workforce Planning

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.

Responsibilities: 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.

• Qualifications: 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).
  
  Language Skills:
  
  Excellent English.
  
  Years of Experience:
  
  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
  
  Nature of Experience:
  
  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.