Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Specialism Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in people strategy focus on developing and implementing long-term strategies to align the organisation's human capital with its overall business objectives. This involves analysing workforce trends, applying the latest HR strategy, long-term workforce planning and improving overall employee experience. In strategic workforce planning at PwC, you will focus on analysing and forecasting the organisation's current and future workforce needs. You will play a crucial role in analysing if the organisation has the right people with the right skills in the right positions to achieve its strategic objectives. Additionally, you will analyse data, forecast future needs, develop strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimise the workforce and drive organisational success. About us PwC is a leading professional services firm committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. With a diverse portfolio and a talented workforce, we prioritise innovation and exceptional service delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and excellence. Role summary The Head of Workforce Strategy for the People Function will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic vision for our future workforce. This senior leadership position will report into the Chief People Officer (CPO), collaborating closely with the People Function leadership team to drive a forward-thinking agenda that aligns with our business goals and enhances our competitive advantage. The Head of Workforce Strategy will lead the firm’s strategic vision to become a skills-enabled organisation and is pivotal in driving the future direction of our workforce. They will ensure we attract and develop the workforce required to meet the future needs of our clients. Their strategic focus will be on the medium to long-term direction of the firm, with a responsibility for creating strategies to address the firms' future needs. They will work closely with the Head of People Experience to ensure the in-year delivery and strategy for our people is aligned to the future vision. The ideal candidate will be a thought leader who is passionate about driving the strategy required to meet our future workforce needs, whilst also ensuring we continue to embody an inclusive culture and workplace where every employee can thrive. Key responsibilities Workforce Strategy: Implement and embed a market leading people strategy that aligns with the overall business strategy. This includes delivering on our Global ambition to become a skills-enabled organisation and embedding the use of SkyHive & Growth Centre across the firm. Set the strategic direction for our workforce planning to ensure our people model meets the needs of our future clients. This will require regular assessments of workforce capabilities and ability to identify talent needs to support business objectives, which includes; A people model to cover onshore, offshore and technology enablement; and Accountability for resourcing transformation, including the successful implementation of supporting technology. Oversee the strategic people change landscape and work closely with the Head of Strategic Projects to drive consistency and simplification across the people agenda. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of people strategies and initiatives, utilising the data and analytics to make informed decisions and adjustments to strategies as needed. Talent Management: Design and lead initiatives to attract, develop, and retain top talent both internally and externally. Design and optimise talent management processes, including performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.by the business. Organisational Development: Facilitate organisational change initiatives that enhance agility and responsiveness to market dynamics. Promote a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and collaboration across the organisation. Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a key member of the People Function leadership team, collaborating closely with other members to align people strategies with business goals. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters, championing people initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability and ownership within the People Function. Represent the UK firm on strategic global working groups/forums that will require territory agreement and approval. Develop and strengthen UK relationships with other network people teams, communicating and advocating for people-centric initiatives throughout the organisation. Work closely with the Head of People Experience to ensure the in-year delivery and strategy for our people is aligned to the future vision. Work closely with the Head of People Solutions to ensure operational alignment with the strategic direction. Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to talent management and organisational development. Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the people function. Where requested, provide subject matter expertise input into client proposals and engagement. Essential skills & experience Progressive HR experience, including strategic workforce planning, organisation development, inclusion, employee relations, reward, performance, talent acquisition and people analytics. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful people strategies in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt quickly, build solutions and evaluate risk. Extensive experience managing, challenging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, navigating and impacting change within a complex partnership or matrixed environment and being comfortable balancing conflicting needs and ambiguity. A highly effective people leader, able to establish, engage and lead effective teams through transformation and culture change. Strong commercial awareness and business acumen is critical to understand and deliver in line with firmwide strategy and objectives. Ability to embed the core PwC values into all aspects of delivery. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Co-Creation, Communication, Conducting Research, Cost Analysis, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data-Driven Insights, Data Visualization, Demand Forecasting, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Human Resources (HR) Transformation, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Influence { 35 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date