Workforce Planning Specialist:
State Street is seeking energetic and data savvy individuals to join our Workforce Planning & Insights team as a Workforce Planning Specialist. As a Workforce Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for operations to deliver an efficient and effective position management process. The Workforce Planning Specialist will play a critical role in State Street’s workforce planning strategy with a particular focus on:
• Providing accurate data input that supports headcount and demand forecasting and planning decisions
• Providing position management support for managers and senior leaders
This position will interact frequently with managers in North America, EMEA and APAC, and other members of a global HR team.
You Will:
• Execute on key operations and data processing tasks to support position management
• Maintain accurate position details and data consistency in the position management system
• Represent the Workforce Planning & Insights team in regular interactions with managers and senior leaders
• Encourage data-based decisions and promote an organized position management process
• Collaborate with global team members to provide timely and seamless response to client requests
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with all records and information
What we value:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interface confidently with senior leaders
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and changing demands of the business, deliver results with a sense of urgency, and thrive in a fast paced environment
• The ability to communicate technical work to a non-technical audience
• Good attention to detail and the ability to foster consistent operational practices in collaboration with a global team
• Someone who looks for opportunities to improve processes
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Business, Economics, or the equivalent
• Technical background or operational experience
Good to have:
• Prior experience with Workday and workforce management technology
• Basic knowledge of Excel and visualization using Tableau or other reporting tools
• Background in HR
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Business, Economics, or equivalent
- Technical background or operational experience
- Prior experience with Workday and workforce management technology
- Basic knowledge of Excel and visualization using Tableau or other reporting tools
- Background in HR
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a standout component, highlighted by a 401(k) match described as 100% on the first 6% of base salary. This is positioned as a meaningful offset to less competitive cash compensation for some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are portrayed as relatively robust, with references to multi-week vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and additional days tied to wellness or volunteering. This breadth is repeatedly treated as a tangible part of total rewards beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are presented as extensive, including the BeWell program, fitness discounts, onsite or supported health resources, and financial counseling. These offerings are depicted as strengthening the overall benefits proposition even when pay satisfaction is tepid.
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