Senior Resourcing Analyst

Morson Talent is delighted to be partnering with our client based in South Manchester to recruit a Senior Resourcing Analyst. 

This is a contract opportunity of 6-9 months and will involve future-focused workforce planning, including capacity modelling, roster creation, and scenario testing, to ensure resources are effectively aligned with upcoming operational demands of the business. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and adjust workforce models that incorporate demand forecasts, operational shifts, and business transformation impacts
• Create and refine rosters and scheduling patterns that balance operational performance, staff wellbeing, and legal obligations
• Carry out scenario testing and “what if” analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Work closely with teams across operations, HR, finance, and transformation to deliver effective workforce solutions
• Communicate recommendations and insights through clear, evidence-based reporting
• Assist in the introduction and adoption of new planning systems or methods
• Support the implementation of new planning tools or processes as required

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in workforce or resource planning, ideally in complex service environments
• Strong numerical and analytical expertise, with advanced Excel skills
• Practical experience in roster design and knowledge of working time legislation and union frameworks
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and translate them into practical recommendations
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Desirable:

• Familiarity with workforce planning tools
• Experience working in regulated environments
• Exposure to transformational change programmes

Please get in touch with Joanna Jarrold to find out more: (url removed)