Senior Advisor Integrated Workforce Planning

Senior Advisor Integrated Workforce Planning

• Opportunity work for WA’s largest Iron Ore miner in an expansive role
• Flexible and supportive work environment with high performing team
• Permanent, fulltime | Perth Based 5 on: 2 off

Where we’re all welcome 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded professional to join our dynamic team as a Senior Advisor Integrated Workforce Planning. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in workforce planning, coupled with strong analytical capabilities. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the organization's workforce strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and fostering a proactive approach to skill & talent management.

Responsibilities:

Workforce of the Future:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic workforce plan aligned and integrated with organizational goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business priorities, identify talent gaps, and proactively address workforce challenges in both the short and long term labour planning processes.

Quarterly and Annual Planning Processes

• Develop, implement, and maintain key quarterly and annual workforce planning processes.
• Partner with Finance and broader teams to continually improve current workforce planning processes.

Data Analysis and Insights:

• Utilise advanced analytical tools and methodologies to analyse workforce trends, demographics, and performance metrics.
• Translate data into actionable insights to inform workforce decisions, succession planning, and talent development strategies.

Scenario Planning:

• Conduct scenario planning exercises to anticipate future workforce needs and challenges.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to mitigate potential risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Talent Forecasting:

• Lead efforts to forecast talent needs based on business growth, market dynamics, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with HR partners to develop strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing key talent in line with integrated planning outcomes.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Partner with HR, business leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of workforce planning initiatives with overall business strategies.
• Communicate workforce insights and recommendations effectively to drive informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Technology Utilization:

• Stay abreast of technological advancements and leverage tools to enhance workforce planning processes and broader people analytical capabilities.
• Help to upskill the broader people community in analytical capabilities.

What you will bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Analytics, or a related field.
• Recognised experience in workforce planning, talent management, or a related field.
• Proven track record of utilizing advanced analytics to drive business decisions.
• Strong understanding of HR metrics, data visualization, and predictive modelling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data-driven insights in a clear and compelling manner.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional areas and influence decision-makers at various organizational levels.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

Where you’ll be working

This role will be based at the Perth head office in Central Park, Perth CBD.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities

Applications close on the 30^th April 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).