Senior Workforce Analytics Analyst II

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

We're looking for a skilled HR Workforce Planning Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in ensuring our organization has the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. You'll analyze workforce trends, forecast future staffing needs, and develop strategies to address potential gaps and optimize our human capital.

If you're a data-driven individual with a strong understanding of HR principles and a passion for strategic planning, we encourage you to apply!

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret workforce data, including headcount, turnover, demographics, and skills inventories. Develop and present comprehensive reports and dashboards to inform decision-making.

Demand Forecasting:

• Utilize various methodologies to forecast future workforce demand based on business objectives, market trends, and organizational growth plans.

Workforce Planning Initiatives:

• Lead or support the development and implementation of workforce planning initiatives, including scenario planning, organizational design, and workforce optimization projects.

Collaboration & Consultation:

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, department managers, and senior leadership to understand business needs and translate them into workforce plans. Provide expert advice and guidance on workforce planning best practices.

Technology Utilization:

• Leverage HRIS and workforce planning software to enhance data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and forecasting models.

Policy & Procedure Development:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of workforce planning policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Trend Monitoring:

• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and technological advancements in workforce planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in HR, with a specific focus on workforce planning, HR analytics, or strategic HR.

• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex data sets.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., SAC, SAP SuccessFactors)

• Experience with workforce planning software is a plus.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of labor market trends and HR best practices.

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Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

A reasonable estimated salary range for a new employee has been provided. It would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

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