Resource Management & Workforce Planning Specialist

About the role

EY MENA (KSA) is looking for a Supervising Associate to join its Experience Management (EXM) team in Riyadh. The role covers workforce planning, resource deployment, utilization management and talent development, working closely with leadership to assign the right people to the right opportunities and support employee growth.

Key responsibilities

• Manage resource allocation and deployment to meet business and client needs
• Monitor utilization, capacity and workforce availability, giving insights and recommendations to leadership
• Partner with engagement leaders and talent teams on staffing decisions and workforce planning
• Prepare utilization, capacity and resource management reports and analyses
• Support employee development by linking staffing decisions with learning and career growth opportunities
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on resource planning and workforce optimization
• Lead resource management for Graduate Programs, including onboarding, deployment and development of fresh graduates under the National Development Program
• Track learning milestones, performance feedback and career progression of national talent, and coordinate with counselors, coaches and engagement teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, management or a related field
• 5 to 7 years of experience in resource management, workforce planning or talent management, ideally in professional services
• Proactive, analytical and relationship-oriented, with a passion for workforce optimization and developing national talent

Required skills

• Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
• Experience with graduate development programs is an advantage