Workforce Planning Program Manager

Overview

Join Health Partners in a transformative, system-wide role as the Workforce Planning Program Manager within our Human Resources team. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to bring their expertise and knowledge to develop our workforce planning process, tools, and framework. Reporting to the Director of Recruitment & Workforce Planning, you will play a key role as a strategic individual contributor.

In this role, you will be pivotal in designing, executing, and governing workforce planning processes and tools. Your efforts will ensure that Health Partners has the right people in the right roles at the right time to meet our business goals. This is a remarkable opportunity to leverage your extensive experience to build a comprehensive workforce planning framework from the ground up.

As the enterprise lead for strategic workforce planning, you will drive proactive, data-informed workforce strategies through strong cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, you will partner with peers across the Health Partners Institute and Recruitment to identify and secure funding opportunities, including grants, sponsor ships, and external partnerships, to support and expand workforce development initiatives.

If you are passionate about workforce planning and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team r expertise will be vital in shaping the future of our organization and ensuring we are well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of our business.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Five (5) years of experience in workforce planning, HR / corporate strategy, consulting, analytics, or related field
• Two (2) years of experience in a strategic program-building role
• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, modeling, and workforce analytics tools
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Demonstrated success in building or significantly enhancing a workforce planning program or similar initiative
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking, with experience anticipating future workforce needs and translating workforce strategy into clear, actionable plans
• Proven ability to analyze workforce trends, identify patterns, risks, and opportunities that inform decision making
• Experience connecting workforce insights to broader organizational strategy, operational needs, and talent acquisition plans
• History of building strong partnerships within interdisciplinary and cross functional teams
• Strong influencing skills, including experience shaping decisions through data-driven insights and compelling storytelling
• Experience building consultative relationships and serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and stakeholders
• Proven ability to execute effectively, establish clear and repeatable processes, drive accountability, and deliver measurable results
• Hands-on experience aligning workforce planning with business strategy, financial planning, and operational goals
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and workforce analytics tools to generate insights and support planning efforts
• Demonstrated project management and stakeholder facilitation experience, managing priorities and collaborating across multiple audiences

• Previous experience in a healthcare system or complex healthcare environment

• Monday-Friday; core business hours
• This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. Initial onsite presence is required for onboarding and to establish strong collaborative working relationships. After onboarding, the position may work more remotely, with occasional onsite attendance for team sessions and meetings.
• Limited travel to Health Partners sites may be required.

• Strategic workforce planning & execution
  • Develop and drive system-wide workforce planning strategies aligned with organizational…