OD & Workforce Planning Senior Analyst

Job Details

Job Title:

OD & Workforce Planning Senior Analyst
Department: OD & Change Enablement
Section:
Organization Development & Workforce Planning
Unit: –
Direct Manager:
Unit Head – Organization Development & Workforce Planning
Direct Reports: –

Design, develop, and execute OD & Workforce Planning activities across key areas, including operating models, organization structures, functional descriptions, strategic workforce planning, job descriptions, and reporting. The role supports the implementation of data‑driven and future‑ready organizational practices by conducting analysis, preparing reports, and ensuring alignment between structure, workforce requirements, and strategic objectives.

• Support the design and review of organizational structures to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, efficiency, and role clarity.
• Conduct structural diagnostics to assess spans, layers, and reporting lines, and prepare recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of functional mandates, ensuring that roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and aligned with departmental objectives.
• Participate in reviews of operating models and organizational transformation initiatives, ensuring consistency and governance compliance.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of organizational charts and structure repositories.

• Develop, review, and update Job Description s (JDs) to ensure consistency with approved structures, functional mandates, and competency frameworks.
• Coordinate with departments to validate job content, responsibilities, and required qualifications.
• Ensure that JDs reflect organizational hierarchy, reporting relationships, and core/technical competencies.
• Support the automation and standardization of JD development using digital and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain a central database of approved JDs and support version control and governance tracking.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret workforce data to support manpower forecasting and optimization exercises.
• Track and maintain headcount, vacancy, and workforce movement reports.
• Support workforce scenario analysis (e.g., impact of new projects, reorganization, or automation).
• Coordinate with departments to validate manpower plans and ensure consistency with approved structures.

• Prepare analytical reports and dashboards that highlight structural efficiency, workforce utilization, and optimization opportunities.
• Ensure data integrity and alignment between HR systems and organizational records.
• Support benchmarking activities and generate insights to inform strategic decisions.

• Coordinate with HR Business Partners, Strategy, and Finance teams to align workforce and organizational data with broader planning cycles.
• Provide data and documentation to support internal governance submissions and management presentations.
• Assist in awareness and communication initiatives to enhance understanding of OD and Workforce Planning principles across the organization.

• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value‑driven culture within the organization.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.

• DCT Relevant Sectors / Departments

• Consultancy Firms
• OD Freelancers
• HRA and any other relevant government entity

• Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or any other degree within relevant industry.
• SPHR, PHR, SHRM‑SCP, SHRM‑CP Professional certification in human resources is preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Organization Development or any other experience within a similar role or industry.

• Deep understanding of Organization Development concepts, frameworks, and best practices.
• Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and familiarity with other relevant HR or analytics platforms.
• Strong ability to multi‑task, manage priorities effectively, and work with a high degree of initiative.
• Full professional proficiency in Arabic and English (speaking and writing).
• Self‑motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective stakeholder alignment.