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The Workforce Optimization Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing workforce strategies. This position leads the end-to-end lifecycle of workforce optimization initiatives. Acting as a trusted advisor, this role partners with leaders across all levels to align workforce plans with business objectives, proactively anticipate organizational needs, and mitigate risk through compliance with employment laws and sound governance. This role has no direct reports but manages an important process within the workforce optimization space.
Job Responsibility:
Drive end‑to‑end project management for high‑impact workforce optimization initiatives, operating effectively in grey areas where requirements, risks, and stakeholder inputs may be evolving
Partner closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Talent Acquisition, Communications, and HR to scope work, align resources, manage timelines, mitigate risk while managing the project plan
Serve as an enterprise‑wide strategic advisor to leaders at all levels, providing consultative guidance in complex, ambiguous, and high‑impact scenarios where solutions are not clearly defined and require strategic judgment, influence, and risk assessment to inform workforce strategy and future‑state design
Influence talent decisions by evaluating current capabilities against future organizational needs, identifying skill gaps, and recommending workforce solutions that enable long-term business success and adaptability
Leverage data to proactively identify workforce activities and emerging risks, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations that inform organizational design and talent decisions
Lead strategic process improvements and system enhancements for severance administration technology, translating complex and evolving business and legal needs into scalable system requirements. Own end‑to‑end solution integrity by defining requirements, designing and executing test scripts, and overseeing full regression testing to ensure compliant, reliable, and future‑ready outcomes
Ensure compliance with state/federal laws (WARN, OWBPA, EEO Title VII, ERISA, Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, etc.) and company policies
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of related HR experience, preferably with experience as a HR Business Partner or equivalent
Excellent consulting, influencing, strategic thinking, and project management skills
Strong knowledge of full cycle workforce optimization activities including, supporting organizational restructuring and employment law
Familiarity with WARN, OWBPA, EEO Title VII, ERISA, and Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code
Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, agile environment with a strong attention to detail
Ability to partner with technology teams for system enhancements
Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Nice to have:
Strong capability in project planning, prioritization, and execution, including scope definition, timelines, dependencies, and milestones
Experience in serving as a key advisor and consultant to business leaders to support full-scope HR initiatives
Strong stakeholder communication and delivery focus