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Workforce Planning Senior Analyst

Indianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jul 2026

💰 $124,950/yr($100,000/yr – $124,950/yr)

About the role

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

At AES, we are accelerating the future of energy.

AES is committed to improving lives by accelerating the future of energy, together. Through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on people, we are building a smarter, cleaner energy future while empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Lead Analyst, Workforce Planning to join our team. In this role, you will help shape workforce strategies that enable business growth, operational excellence, and effective talent investments. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to deliver workforce insights, planning models, forecasts, and recommendations that drive informed decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing stakeholders, and transforming workforce data into actionable insights.

What You'll Do

Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions, supporting both short-term and long-term workforce strategies.
Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans to help leaders anticipate future talent and organizational needs.
Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and people-related expenses to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
Support annual workforce planning and budgeting processes, partnering closely with Finance and HR teams.
Conduct research, benchmarking, and gap analyses to assess workforce effectiveness and inform strategic recommendations.
Build executive-ready dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into meaningful business insights.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
Monitor key workforce indicators and provide proactive recommendations to improve workforce utilization, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of workforce data and reporting.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in workforce planning, financial analysis, people cost analysis, FP&A, HR analytics, or a related analytical function.
Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, workforce modeling, and data analysis.
Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis.
Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Ability to analyze large datasets and convert findings into practical business recommendations.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present insights to senior leaders.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.