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Senior Specialist - OD & Workforce Planning

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Abu Dhabi Ports
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 250000 - 350000 AED Yearly AED 250000.00 350000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The purpose of this role is to conduct specialized in‑depth studies in terms of organization structure and strategic workforce planning, implement organization development programs, and propose viable strategies to sustain an efficient and effective organization.

Core Responsibilities
  • Organization Design Support
    :
    Design, evaluate, and implement organizational structures aligned with corporate strategy; conduct structural diagnosis and provide insights on effectiveness, spans, layers, and operating model design; develop organizational scenarios and recommend design options highlighting trade‑offs and business implications; prepare job‑design frameworks ensuring alignment with role clarity, accountability and career progression.
  • Strategic Workforce Planning
    :
    Conduct workforce demand‑supply modelling using Excel and workforce analytics tools; develop strategic workforce plans that align with growth priorities, transformation initiatives, and automation impact; run what‑if scenarios (e.g., restructuring, growth, attrition) to enable proactive workforce decisions; track and report workforce metrics (headcount, attrition, mobility, demographics, productivity) and provide insights for leadership; support development of unified job architecture, job sizing, and career frameworks.
  • Post‑Merger Integration
    :
    Support HR due diligence by assessing organizational structures, headcount and workforce risks; lead workforce integration planning (role mapping, redundancies, redeployment, harmonization of policies); provide modelling support to evaluate cost synergies, overlaps and workforce rationalization opportunities; partner with HR and business leaders to execute seamless people and organization integration.
Qualifications
  • Educational & Technical Qualifications
    :
    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance or Business Administration or a related field;
    Master’s degree is a plus; demonstrated success in workforce/financial modelling using Excel and other analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Org Vue, Anaplan preferred).
  • Language Skills
    :
    Excellent English.
  • Years of Experience
    :
    Minimum 8‑10 years in a similar role, with at least 3 years in a Big4/MBB consultancy.
  • Technical Skills & Expertise
    :
    Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, scenario modelling, workforce cost modelling, dashboards); knowledge of Org Design frameworks (spans & layers, operating models, job architecture); expertise in Strategic Workforce Planning methodologies (supply‑demand modelling, scenario planning, critical role identification); familiarity with M&A/PMI processes, including due diligence and HR integration.
  • Soft Skills
    :
    Excellent collaboration skills, reputation as a team player; strong process improvement, change management, and project‑management skills; experience presenting information to groups and managing projects.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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