Principal (Lead) Workforce Planner/Developer

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

As the Lead Workforce Planner/Developer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic workforce plans that align with our organization's goals. You'll work closely with leadership to forecast workforce needs, analyze trends, and create strategies to ensure we have the right talent in the right place at the right time. A key focus of this role will be developing and managing a robust talent pipeline to support our current and future workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain workforce planning models and forecasts

• Analyze workforce data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and department leaders to align workforce plans with business strategies

• Design and implement talent development programs to address skill gaps

• Create and manage a comprehensive talent pipeline strategy

• Develop relationships with educational institutions, professional organizations, and industry partners to build talent pools

• Implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent for current and future roles

• Create succession plans for key positions

• Monitor and report on key workforce metrics, including talent pipeline health

• Lead workforce planning initiatives and projects

• Provide expert advice on workforce optimization and talent management

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in workforce planning and talent acquisition

• Proven experience in developing and managing talent pipelines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and workforce planning software

• Knowledge of labor market trends and talent acquisition strategies

• Experience with project management and change management

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education:  Prefer Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, economics, human resources and organizational development, finance, urban planning, sociology, statistics, other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience:  Typically five or more years in workforce analytics or related field.

Certifications:  HR certifications are a plus (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, CBP, CCP).

Preferred Skills

• Certification in workforce planning or HR analytics

• Experience with predictive modeling and scenario planning

• Knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in workforce planning

• Familiarity with Workday and visualization tools

• Proven experience in developing and managing talent pipelines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and workforce planning software

• Knowledge of labor market trends and talent acquisition strategies

• Experience with project and change management

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

Compensation Range:

$87,225.00 - $173,875.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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