Northwest Bank

Workforce Planning Analyst

Northwest Bank

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Columbus • Ohio • Pennsylvania • United States

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About the role

  • Play a critical role at the intersection of headcount governance, data-driven reporting, and talent program support.
  • Partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure accurate workforce planning, effective organizational design, and streamlined recruitment operations.
  • Manage the enterprise headcount approval process.
  • Provide analytical support during annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.
  • Deliver clear, actionable insights through dashboards and reports.
  • Support Talent Acquisition by analyzing hiring trends, coordinating approval workflows, and helping develop strategic recruitment programs.
  • Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations.
  • Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency.
  • Work as part of a team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Preferably in business, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • 5 - 6 years In talent acquisition, HR operations, or workforce coordination.
  • Proven expertise and extensive experience in Excel, with a track record of developing insightful reports and analytics to support data-driven decision-making
  • Experience in organizational design and effectiveness, including enabling business transformation, optimizing team structures, considered an asset
  • Experience working with organization budgeting process and partnering with Finance to provide people data
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in reporting and documentation is critical in this role
  • Highly organized, proactive communicator, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel skills; familiarity with analytics tools is an asset
  • Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong process orientation with experience managing cross-functional workflows or approvals
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement or HR optimization is an asset
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Regularly celebrating wins along the way
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Exceldata-driven reportingorganizational designbudgetinganalyticsprocess improvementHR optimizationworkforce planningreportingforecasting
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsproactive communicationmulti-priority managementanalytical mindsetverbal communicationwritten communicationprocess orientationteam collaborationstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in businessBachelor's Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's Degree in related field