Job Description

Job Type:

Permanent

Location:

Nuneaton (Hybrid 2-days a week)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Salary:

Competitive, 25% colleague discount, Bonus Scheme, 33-days annual leave pro rata and much more!

The Workforce Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in forecasting, planning, and optimizing staffing requirements to meet business objectives. Reporting to the Head of Workforce Planning, this role collaborates closely with the Activity Manager, Hours Allocation Manager, and Salary Allocation Manager to ensure seamless alignment of workforce strategies with operational, budgetary, and activity-based needs

The Role:

Analyze workload trends, seasonality, and business forecasts to project staffing requirements. Integrate data inputs from the Activity Manager to ensure forecasts reflect actual and planned business activities. Design workforce plans that align with operational goals and budgetary constraints, in partnership with the Hours Allocation Manager and Salary Allocation Manager. Use data analytics to monitor turnover, productivity, and staffing patterns, providing insights to the team for proactive adjustments. Collaborate with the Salary Allocation Manager to accurately forecast staffing costs and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational efficiency. Work closely with the Activity Manager, Hours Allocation Manager, and Salary Allocation Manager to ensure workforce strategies are fully integrated and aligned with business needs. Partner with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to maintain alignment between workforce plans and broader organizational goals. Work with the Hours Allocation Manager to balance labour supply and demand, ensuring efficient and effective staffing schedules.

The Person:

Proven experience in workforce planning, HR, or operations management. Demonstrated success in working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to achieve business goals. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in workforce planning tools and data analytics platforms. Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work alongside key functional managers. Deep understanding of labor laws and compliance requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits

Health Cash Plan Life Assurance Private Virtual GP FREE at-home blood test kit Holiday Purchase option Pension Contribution Access to 'Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps

Discounts & Savings

25% Colleague Discount with FREE Next Day Delivery Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners /EUR50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store

Learning & Development

Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library AND MORE! Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).

Division:

Operations

City:

Nuneaton

Country:

UK

Job Type:

Full Time

Number of Hours:

37.5

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

7 November 2025