Workforce Planning & Talent Officer

A propos du poste

Join a forward-thinking local authority dedicated to making a real difference in the community. As a Workforce Planning & Talent Officer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our HR services, ensuring we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right places to achieve our ambitious vision for Stoke-on-Trent.

Missions principales

• Provide strategic workforce planning services across all directorates, collaborating with HR Business Partners and managers to identify current and future staffing needs.
• Partner with Organizational Development, Training, Recruitment, and Talent teams to bridge skill gaps and align training activities with workforce requirements.
• Utilize HR metrics and workforce analytics to drive evidence-based planning, monitoring trends, risks, and benchmarking.
• Lead talent identification and succession planning processes, supporting performance management and targeted development initiatives.
• Design and implement youth engagement initiatives, including internships, work experience, and T-levels, to build a future talent pipeline.

Profil recherché

• Proven experience in workforce planning, talent management, or a strategic HR role.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate HR data into actionable strategic insights.
• Excellent collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and senior managers.
• A proactive approach to identifying talent gaps and implementing long-term succession solutions.

Competences requises

• Strategic Workforce Planning
• HR Data Analytics & Reporting
• Talent Management & Succession Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Organizational Development knowledge

Ce que nous offrons

• The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful public service mission.
• A dynamic environment focused on continuous transformation and professional growth.