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Form of work The purpose of this role is to lead a team of resource managers who manage supply and demand across a Service Line or within a certain discipline. They have accountability for executing strategies to meet resourcing needs for our client and functional teams. They will partner and collaborate with growth, HR, finance, operations and talent acquisition to staff teams timely and ensure excellence in client delivery.
Job Title:
Workforce Planning Manager
Job Description:
When you join dentsu, Asia Pacific’s largest and most awarded Agency Network, whichever of our brands you join, you’re becoming part of one team. A team with diverse talents in media, creative content and technology. And one with a shared ambition: to innovate the way brands are built.
Our collaborative and agile ways of working mean you’ll develop versatile skills and be exposed to new and exciting thinking. Combine that with a pioneering spirit aimed at making a positive impact on brands, society and each other – and you’ll soon realise why we’re at the forefront of the digital economy.
Due to growth, we are on the lookout for a Workforce Planning Partner to join our team based in Melbourne. Reporting to the COO, you will partner with the wider APAC Workforce Planning & Resource Management teams to support the implementation and operational execution of a workforce planning framework and time and attendance systems.
What’s in it for you:
Join a transforming agency who are putting their people and culture at the forefront of everything we do - collaborative, fun, progressive.
Loads of opportunities to network and build your social circle with team bonding days & nights, learning seminars, industry events and networking opportunities
Bring your whole self to work! We have opportunities to join our DEI workstreams and champion initiatives across the business
A commitment to corporate social responsible and being a force for good, including our annual all team 'Day for Change' to support local communities and charities
Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our ‘Be the Best You’ policy
Attractive remuneration packages, parental leave policies, leave purchase options & much more!
5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service and 3 whole company mental health awareness days off per year
Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
Join an award-winning agency, having recently been awarded the Google Honors 2021, Agency Team of the Year!
Huge perks with discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, car purchasing or novated leasing, retail and travel.
What your typical day will look like:
Analyse pipelines, modelling current and future forecast, managing capacity, generating sourcing plans, scheduling work and triaging the recruitment process
Report on utilization metrics, ensuring the most effective use of our workforce to support well resourced teams and projects
Briefing onshore and offeshore recruitment teams to ensure proactive attraction and sourcing strategies are in play to provide support when needed
Producing strategic and tactical forecasting to ensure accurate scheduling of resources to meet seasonal workload demand
Attending any planning meetings to forward forecast new resource requirements on clients or new business opportunities
Conducting variance analysis with a view to continuously improve the resource planning process
Actively promoting, pursuing, and living dentsu’s vision & values
A bit about you:
3+ Years experience in resource planning, having worked within complex or multifaceted companies, with a keen interest to expand into a media or a digital agency is highly desirable
Strong commercial acumen, forecasting, analysis and budgeting skills
High developed problem solving skills combined with a good risk lens and attention to detail
Ability to influence and build long-term relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
Experience in using workforce planning technologies and time and attendance software
Strong operational and implementation abilities, happy to lead a national framework and support in building out a new function
Become a champion for meaningful progress:
Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.
Together we make our mark. Together we embrace the true potential of disruption. And together – across all our locations – we help our clients win in a changing world.
If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.
Next Steps
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!
Location:
Melbourne - 510 Church Street
Brand:
Data2Decisions
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
