Workforce Planning Data Director

Duration: 3+ Months

Location: NC- Charlotte

Overview: Every Turnberry consultant belongs to a practice, an internal group of consultants and leaders with shared experience and expertise. Each of these practices aligns to one of the core services Turnberry offers to clients. As a Workforce Planning Data Director, you will join Turnberry's Data Strategy and Intelligence practice and service. This service provides insights into company data, advanced analytics solutions, robust data governance, and tailored solutions for specific data challenges.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Transition

Lead the workforce planning and analytics function following a key team member's departure

Manage a minimum 3?month transition period, with potential to extend to 6 months to fully stabilize the team and processes

Provide strategic direction, ensuring continuity while enabling future transformation

Workforce Planning and People Analytics

Oversee workforce planning processes across the enterprise, guiding headcount strategy, forecasting, and organizational design

Build and enhance people analytics capabilities that support data-driven decisions on performance, effectiveness, and talent health

Develop metrics and measurement frameworks that define what success looks like for workforce initiatives

AI Readiness and Performance Management

Partner directly with AI/data teams to prepare the organization for AI integration into workforce-related programs

Support chapters focused on getting teams AI-ready

Contribute to building AI-enabled performance management practices, including tools that support evaluations, mid-year prompts, and predictive analytics

Business Partnership

Serve as a key advisor to the business, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership on workforce trends and priorities

Support Wealth Management and other lines of business with workforce cost analysis and financial planning

Collaborate across HR, Finance, Operations, and Technology to ensure alignment and execution of workforce plans

Data and Metrics Ownership

Own the design, enhancement, and reporting of metrics tied to HR effectiveness, workforce health, capacity modeling, and team cost structures

Ensure accuracy and integrity of workforce data in collaboration with HRIS and data engineering partners

Technology and Tools

Leverage HRIS technology-preferably Workday-to manage, track, and visualize workforce data

Partner with technology teams to ensure data pipelines and dashboards support business needs

Qualifications:

5-7 years of experience in workforce planning, HR analytics, financial services analytics, or related HR strategy roles

Proven experience working directly with business leaders as a strategic advisor

Strong background in metrics, measurement, and people analytics with the ability to translate data into action

Experience in financial services or similarly regulated industries

Hands-on experience with Workday or comparable HRIS systems

Executive communication and stakeholder management

Analytical and data-driven problem-solving

Strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution

Ability to operate in ambiguity and lead through transition

Strong partnership and influencing skills

HR, finance, and data fluency

Preferred Qualifications:

Workforce planning expertise across forecasting, modeling, and organizational design

Strong HR metrics and measurement capabilities, including the ability to assess and articulate effectiveness

Partnering experience with AI, data, or technology teams on readiness initiatives

Understanding of workforce cost modeling and business case development

Ability to build frameworks for mid-year performance prompts, success measures, and performance indicators

The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $165,000 or the hourly equivalent. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Turnberry Solutions offers benefits such as a comprehensive healthcare package (medical, dental, vision), disability and group term life insurance, health and flexible spending accounts, a utilization bonus, 401(k) with match, flexible time off for salaried employees, parental leave for salaried employees, and flexible work arrangements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with Turnberry, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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