Workforce Planning Talent Partner
About the role
The Talent & Partnering Team plans the Global Payments talent strategy end to end - designing the organization, defining the resources and pipeline to build, developing critical capabilities, and setting clear accountability. By placing the right leaders to drive the strategy and the right team members to deliver it, the team ensures fast, effective execution.
Responsibilities
- Build basic workforce planning function
- Develop recommendations for agile approach to workforce planning at Global Payments starting simple and maturing
- Influence and gain buy-in for workforce planning with leaders across the enterprise
- Co-lead workforce planning technology implantation
- Partner with peers and across the HR function for integrated workforce plan (skills, succession, location strategy, talent acquisition, etc.)
- Forecasting, Modeling & Action Planning
- Create forecasting models based on business growth targets, financial plans, and productivity assumptions
- Create supply models that account for internal talent movement (promotions, transfers, attrition) and external labor market trends
- Conduct gap analyses to identify future surpluses or deficits in critical roles and skill sets
- Build and run scenario models to assess the workforce impact of strategic initiatives such as M&A, new market entry, or major technology shifts
- Lead the annual / quarterly strategic workforce planning cycle in close partnership with Finance and business leaders
- Translate model outputs into concrete workforce plans, outlining specific strategies for talent acquisition, internal mobility, leadership development, and reskilling to address identified gaps
- Business Partnership & Advisory
- Serve as the primary "connector" between HR, Finance, and the business on all WFP matters
- Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, using data to challenge assumptions and co-create effective talent strategies
- Educate and upskill HR and business partners on the principles and practices of workforce planning
Requirements
10+ years of dedicated experience in a workforce planning, HR analytics, or people analytics role within a complex, global organization
Deep, hands-on expertise in WFP methodologies, including demand/supply forecasting, scenario modeling, and gap analysis
Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and data modeling tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Python, R, or similar)
Expertise in Workday HCM and its workforce planning modules, including a proven track record of designing and implementing the system for WFP
Strong financial acumen and experience partnering closely with Finance on headcount planning and budget alignment
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into a compelling strategic narrative for an executive audience
Growth mind-set, team player, who is ready to work closely with peers to build a brand new, fully integrated new function
Ability to pivot and work in an agile way in a dynamic environment
Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science)
Experience with workforce planning software and tools
Knowledge of labor market trends and economic indicators
Experience with data visualization tools
Skills
- Data analysis and modeling
- Statistical analysis
- Scenario modeling
- Gap analysis
- Workforce planning software
- Data visualization
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
Pay
$120,000 - $150,000 annually
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM