A Workforce Planning Specialist is a hands-on practitioner who executes the analytical and administrative aspects of the process.

Their responsibilities include:

• data collection and validation
• maintaining planning templates and tools running standard reports
• creating visualizations for dashboards 

• supporting analysts and managers with data needs. 

They are experts in the organization’s HRIS and planning software. 

This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity of the data foundation and freeing up senior analysts and managers to focus on higher-level analysis, strategy development, and consulting with business leaders.