JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
The Manpower Planner is responsible for ensuring the organisation has the right number of employees, with the right skills, in the right place and at the right time. The role focuses on workforce forecasting, manpower planning, and workforce allocation to support business objectives efficiently and cost-effectively, while collaborating closely with HR, Operations, Finance, and department leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Forecasting & Planning
* Develop short-term and long-term manpower plans aligned with business growth and operational requirements
* Forecast staffing requirements considering attrition, promotions, retirements, seasonal demand, and project expansion
* Conduct skill-gap analysis to identify recruitment and training requirements
* Monitor workforce capacity versus demand and recommend planning adjustments
Resource Allocation & Workforce Optimisation
* Allocate manpower effectively across departments, projects, locations, and shifts
* Optimise workforce deployment to maximise productivity while controlling labour costs
* Recommend redeployment or workforce adjustments based on operational priorities
* Monitor workforce utilisation and provide corrective recommendations where needed
Recruitment & Talent Planning Support
* Work closely with recruitment teams to ensure hiring activities align with manpower plans
* Support succession planning and talent pipeline development initiatives
* Assist with onboarding planning to ensure alignment between new hires and operational needs
Data Analysis & Reporting
* Maintain accurate workforce data within HRIS and workforce planning systems
* Prepare manpower dashboards, reports, and workforce planning metrics for leadership review
* Analyse workforce trends including attrition, absenteeism, overtime, and labour cost patterns
* Provide insights to support workforce efficiency and strategic decision-making
Compliance & Governance
* Ensure manpower planning activities comply with labour laws, organisational policies, and contractual obligations
* Support internal and external audits relating to workforce planning and reporting
* Maintain accurate documentation related to workforce approvals and planning processes
Continuous Improvement & Strategic Support
* Identify opportunities to enhance manpower planning tools, processes, and systems
* Support organisational restructuring, expansion, or transformation initiatives
* Work with Finance and Operations teams to align manpower planning with budgets and cost control targets
Stakeholder Management
* Act as a key liaison between HR, Operations, Finance, and department managers
* Conduct regular workforce planning meetings with business units to review staffing needs and challenges
* Support management decision-making related to staffing levels, transfers, promotions, and workforce adjustments
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field* 10+ years of experience in manpower planning, workforce management, or HR operations
* Strong analytical, forecasting, and workforce planning capabilities
* Proficiency in HRIS systems, Excel, and workforce planning tools
* Solid knowledge of recruitment processes, workforce optimisation, and manpower KPIs
* Familiarity with UAE labour laws and workforce regulations
* Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment
Salary:
AED
10,000 to 15,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region.
With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific.
Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services.
Guildhall is the partner of choice.
