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Barry Callebaut Workforce Planning Lead in Lodz, Poland
Workforce Planning Lead
Location:
Lodz, PL, 90-530 Mumbai, IN, 400069
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the role:
The Workforce Planning Lead will play a critical role in developing and executing our workforce planning strategy, ensuring we have the right people in the right roles at the right time. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of workforce planning principles. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex workforce planning projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in workforce planning practices.
Key responsibilities:
Act as subject matter expert for the implementation of comprehensive workforce planning strategies to meet the long-term and short-term goals of the organization.
Utilize data analytics to forecast workforce needs, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other business units to align workforce planning initiatives with business objectives.
Gathering, analyzing, and delivering critical data and insights to inform job architecture, organizational design, skill gap analysis, and location strategy for the Talent & Development and Total Rewards teams.
Continuously improve workforce planning processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing expert guidance on workforce planning and optimization.
Lead and manage workforce planning projects, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation.
Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in workforce planning and recommend improvements to existing processes.
Act as the primary point of contact for workforce planning matters and provide expertise and guidance to stakeholders.
About you:
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce planning, strategic HR, or a related field.
Fluent in English – verbal and written.
Proven experience in developing and implementing workforce planning strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex workforce planning issues into actionable solutions.
Experience with workforce planning tools and software.
Knowledge of data visualization tools such as MS Power BI is a plus.
Solid understanding of HR processes and best practices.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and quality.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
We offer:
Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
Annual bonus based on your work results.
Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
Group life insurance.
Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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