Advisor, Workforce Planning & Position Management

Job Detail

Job ID 13275
Experience Less Than 1 Year
Qualifications Degree Bachelor

Job Description

The Advisor, Workforce Planning & Position Management is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of organizational positions at CN.
Major Responsibilities:

Position Management

· Manage the process for creating new positions within the organization, ensuring each position aligns with strategic business goals and operational needs

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date position data in the HR information system, ensuring consistency and integrity of position records across departments

· Own, maintain and adjust organization charts in HR information system

· Ensure position-related data is compliant with internal policies and external regulations

· Collaborate with Business HR / HR Management & Program Delivery and business leaders to prepare job descriptions for new or changing roles

· Coordinate with Compensation Delivery for roles that need to be presented at the Job Evaluation Committee and for classification within the Job Architecture framework

Workforce Planning

· Collaborate with Business HR and Financial Planning to understand the purpose and needs behind new positions (replacements, additions, restructuring, etc.), and ensure alignment on headcount targets, costs, and forecasts

· Monitor and document the approval process (including contractual and temporary positions), attending governance sessions as required

· Ensure that appropriate and accurate reports and dashboards are made available to leaders to view current headcount (active, inactive), targets, and recruitment pipeline by quarter

· Analyze workforce data, produce trend analysis, and ensure the organizational structure is in line with industry standards

Requirements:

Education / Certification / Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

· 3+ years of experience in workforce planning, position management, or human resources management.

o Proven experience with HRIS systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) and workforce planning tools.

o Understanding of organizational design, job evaluation, and position management processes.

o Certification in workforce planning (e.g., WCIP), human resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR), or related fields*

o Communicate effectively in English and in French (written & oral)*

* Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Skills / Functional Knowledge:

HR Competencies

· Utilizes Data Insights to inform decision-making and optimize processes.

· Takes a Solution Oriented approach to address challenges and drive effective outcomes.

· Demonstrates strong Project Management skills to plan, execute, and monitor initiatives successfully.

· Leverages Business Acumen to align strategies with organizational goals and ensure business success.

· Engages in Strategic Planning to set long-term goals and guide the direction of projects and initiatives

HR Knowledge & Expertise

· Follows a Process Driven approach to ensure efficiency, consistency, and quality in all tasks.

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