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Elevate Your Career with Zalaris
Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos:
everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit
. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.
About The Role
The
Resource Planning Manager
is responsible for planning, forecasting, and managing resources across projects and business units. The role ensures optimal workforce utilization, alignment of skills with project needs, and effective capacity planning to support business growth and client delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Resource Planning & Allocation
- Lead and manage the end-to-end resource planning process across multiple projects.
- Maintain an up-to-date view of resource availability, capacity, and skills.
- Allocate resources based on business priorities, skills, and workload balancing.
- Maintain and update the resource planning tool/system with accurate data on employee availability, assignments, and skills.
Forecasting & Workforce Management
- Partner with Project Managers and Business Leaders to forecast demand based on pipeline, sales forecast and project needs.
- Identify potential resource gaps (shortage or surplus) and propose hiring, subcontracting, or upskilling solutions.
- Support leadership in strategic workforce planning by providing data-driven insights on future capacity needs.
Governance & Reporting
- Develop and track KPIs such as utilization, demand fulfilment, and bench management.
- Prepare regular capacity and demand reports for leadership review.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a single point of contact for resourcing discussions across business units.
- Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, and L&D to address skill gaps and hiring requirements.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to enable effective resourcing decisions.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, HR, Operations Management, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in resource planning, workforce management, or capacity planning.
Key Skills
- Expertise in resource management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, Workday, or equivalent).
- Analytical mindset with advanced Excel/Power BI skills for reporting and forecasting.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Knowledge of HR processes, workforce planning, and compliance in European contexts is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strategic workforce planning and analytical thinking.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
What We Offer
- A strategic role with the opportunity to impact the organization significantly.
- Collaboration with an innovative and supportive leadership team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
Ready to become part of our team? Join us at Zalaris and be a part of a vibrant, collaborative community of Tech HR and payroll experts dedicated to grow and innovate. #team Zalaris
