Workforce Planning Specialist

Workforce Planning Specialist

Location: Hyderabad

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences.

We design and deliver solutions that enable scientists to accelerate innovation and improve health outcomes. We are seeking a Workforce Planning Specialist to play a critical role in workforce planning, data analysis, and strategic decision‑making. This position involves maintaining Workday Adaptive Planning (AP), creating dashboards and reports, analyzing operational data, and supporting target planning initiatives. The role also contributes to market and candidate data intelligence, ensuring optimal talent sourcing and informed global footprint strategies.

Job Summary

As a Workforce Planning Specialist, you will manage workforce planning tools and processes, provide data‑driven insights, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and external partners to support Lonza’s workforce strategy. You will ensure accurate forecasting, maintain workforce data quality, and deliver recommendations that enable effective talent sourcing and global workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Workday Adaptive Planning (AP):
  • Regularly update and maintain Workday AP, ensuring accurate data input and system functionality.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to support business needs and provide insights to stakeholders.
  • Establish an 18‑month rolling FTE forecast as a standard practice.
  • Use Workday AP as a bottom‑up tool for future budget cycles.
• Data Analysis:
  • Cascade future hiring volume predictions to relevant teams (e.g., Randstad Source Right).
  • Conduct quarterly reviews comparing predicted vs. realized hires; enhance forecasting accuracy.
  • Collaborate with the EC Workforce deck to input workforce‑related data.
• Target Planning Support:
  • Contribute to target planning exercises from an HR perspective, ensuring data quality and process improvements.
  • Build strong relationships with global and local Finance teams.
• Market & Candidate Data Intelligence:
  • Gather external market data to support new projects or M&A activities.
  • Identify best‑fit locations for sourcing skills and job profiles aligned with company strategy.
  • Research global talent sources and assess suitability.
  • Analyze local labor markets, assess risks, and monitor competitors.
  • Provide data‑driven recommendations for global footprint strategies.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Data Science, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in workforce planning and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Workday Adaptive Planning or similar workforce management tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VBA coding.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, global environment.
• Business fluent in English.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and troubleshoot issues.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With more than 30 sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. Lonza is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.