Human Resources Planning Specialist at WASAC : Deadline: June 4th, 2026

Organization: WASAC

Department/Division: Human Resources Management

Location: Headquarters

Open Position: 1

Reports to: Manager, Human Resources and Performance Management

Purpose of the Job

To support effective workforce planning by analyzing staffing needs, providing data-driven insights, and ensuring alignment of human resources with organizational goals while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations.

Main Responsibilities

1. Analyze current workforce capacity, including staff numbers, skills, and demographics, to establish a clear baseline for planning;
2. Forecast future staffing needs based on organizational strategy, growth plans, and operational demands;
3. Identify workforce gaps (shortages or surpluses) and recommend appropriate, data-driven solutions;
4. Develop and implement short-term and long-term staffing plans aligned with business objectives;
5. Participate in job analysis, job evaluation, and development of accurate job descriptions;
6. Ensure roles are aligned with organizational goals and eliminate duplication or inefficiencies in job functions;
7. Develop strategies to address critical skill shortages through targeted workforce initiatives;
8. Conduct impact analysis of organizational changes on workforce structure and capacity;
9. Collaborate with recruitment, training, and performance management teams to ensure integrated workforce planning;
10. Analyze workforce data (headcount, turnover, absenteeism, performance, and recruitment metrics) to identify trends and inform decision-making;
11. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HR reports, dashboards, and analytics methodologies to ensure accuracy, quality, and relevance;
12. Generate periodic HR reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and provide actionable insights to management;
13. Support workforce planning and decision-making through data-driven insights on staffing levels and future needs;
14. Support manpower budgeting processes, including staff and recruitment cost projections;
15. Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies related to workforce planning and staffing;
16. Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies in all workforce planning activities.
    
    
    
    

Required Qualification 

Academic and Professional Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in business administration, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resource Management, Data Science, with at least two years’ work experience in Human Resources Management in a similar organization or busy function.

OR

2. bachelor’s degree in business administration, Psychology, Sociology, Human Resource Management, with at least 4 years’ work experience in Human Resources Management in a similar organization or busy function.

3. Relevant professional qualification as applicable to the role is an added advantage.

Documents to be submitted

• Job application letter addressed to CEO
• A copy of Degree (s)
• Updated CV
• A copy of ID
• A copy of service certificate (s) as proof of related work experience is a MUST.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications not later than June 4th, 2026.

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