Our client is looking to drive forward the growth of People Consulting and, to do this, they are seeking an experienced strategic workforce planning professional to join their growing team in Dublin. They have positions at bothManager and Senior Manager level. The successful candidates will be primarily focussed on client delivery. They will manage client engagements and provide best-practice advice to clients on workforce planning and/ or other relevant People Consulting service offerings where required. They will also be responsible for supporting the growth of the People Consulting practice in Ireland and generating revenue through business development. Your key responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for programme delivery, project management, business development and supporting the People Consulting practice. Key responsibilities include: Project/ Programme Delivery: leading, shaping and delivering People Consulting programmes of work. Operational responsibility and accountability for assignments and delivery teams. Senior contact and escalation point for the client leadership team. Generating profitable revenue: Selling major People Consulting programmes; acting as client relationship owner for designated accounts and growing these accounts; identifying opportunities and leading pursuits; building relationships with prospective future clients; developing and implementing innovative business development initiatives Developing and sustaining client relationships Working collaboratively with clients and developing a believed advisor reputation Providing best-practice workforce planning advice and guidance to clients Shaping the groups workforce planning service offering Managing more junior resources Skills and attributes for success: Workforce planning skills, including demand and supply analysis, workforce sizing and shaping, developing actionable insights from workforce data Understanding of other core People Consulting services, such as organisation design, operating model, change and talent management Be professional, quickly establishing personal credibility and demonstrating expertise Demonstrate ability to support the development and growth of business Demonstrate knowledge of the region in terms of sector presence, existing networks, or relationships Have strong personal impact and resilience, and be able to influence and persuade clients and stakeholders to gain support for major changes and key decisions Be up to date with key technical and functional skills, and with industry, business and leadership skills and knowledge - share this expertise with others Ideal background for this role: Experience of strategic workforce planning, either as a consultant or as part of an internal HR team 7+ years similar experience Experience in building strategic workforce planning capability for organisations Proven track record of managing workforce related projects/ programmes through all phases of the project/ programme lifecycle Experience in a leadership role; managing teams and being accountable for delivery An appreciation of data, systems and technologies used to drive strategic workforce decision making A primary degree and any post graduate degrees and professional qualifications are desirable but not critical In return, you will be offered a competitive base salary plus comprehensive benefits package including support for flexible working and career development, and with you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.