Workforce Planning Senior Analyst

About the role

Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions, supporting both short-term and long-term workforce strategies.
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans to help leaders anticipate future talent and organizational needs.
• Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and people-related expenses to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Support annual workforce planning and budgeting processes, partnering closely with Finance and HR teams.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and gap analyses to assess workforce effectiveness and inform strategic recommendations.
• Build executive-ready dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into meaningful business insights.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor key workforce indicators and provide proactive recommendations to improve workforce utilization, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of workforce data and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in workforce planning, financial analysis, people cost analysis, FP&A, HR analytics, or a related analytical function.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, workforce modeling, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis.
• Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and convert findings into practical business recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present insights to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise workforce planning, organizational design, or strategic talent planning initiatives.
• Knowledge of workforce analytics, labor planning methodologies, and scenario-based forecasting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave).

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $100,000 and $124,950/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

This is an full-time position.