Manpower Planning Manager

We are looking to appoint a Manpower Manager or Specialist to lead workforce planning and manpower strategy within a complex, growing organisation. This is a newly created position designed to fill a critical gap in the current structure and provide both strategic oversight and operational support for manpower planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage manpower planning, workforce forecasting, and resource allocation

• Develop and maintain structured, efficient manpower frameworks and processes

• Partner with HR and business leaders to align headcount planning with business strategy

• Analyse workforce data to support planning, budgeting, and decision-making

• Ensure compliance with manpower policies and support audits, reporting, and governance requirements

• Provide both strategic input and hands-on operational support where required

• Proven experience in manpower planning / workforce planning within a complex or large organisation

• Strong analytical and data-driven approach to workforce management

• Experience designing or managing structured manpower frameworks

• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels

• Confident working with senior stakeholders and leadership teams

• Experience with compliance, reporting, and governance is highly desirable