Workforce Planning Specialist

Location: Hyderabad

This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

Intro summary of the role

As a Workforce Planning Specialist, you will manage workforce planning tools and processes, provide data‑driven insights, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and external partners to support Lonza’s workforce strategy. You will ensure accurate forecasting, maintain workforce data quality, and deliver recommendations that enable effective talent sourcing and global workforce planning.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Workday Adaptive Planning (AP):

  • Regularly update and maintain Workday AP, ensuring accurate data input and system functionality.

  • Develop dashboards and reports to support business needs and provide insights to stakeholders.

  • Establish an 18‑month rolling FTE forecast as a standard practice.

  • Use Workday AP as a bottom‑up tool for future budget cycles.

• Data Analysis:

  • Cascade future hiring volume predictions to relevant teams (e.g., Randstad Source Right).

  • Conduct quarterly reviews comparing predicted vs. realized hires; enhance forecasting accuracy.

  • Collaborate with the EC Workforce deck to input workforce‑related data.

• Target Planning Support:

  • Contribute to target planning exercises from an HR perspective, ensuring data quality and process improvements.

  • Build strong relationships with global and local Finance teams.

• Market & Candidate Data Intelligence:

  • Gather external market data to support new projects or M&A activities.

  • Identify best‑fit locations for sourcing skills and job profiles aligned with company strategy.

  • Research global talent sources and assess suitability.

  • Analyze local labor markets, assess risks, and monitor competitors.

  • Provide data‑driven recommendations for global footprint strategies.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Data Science, or related field; master’s degree preferred.

• Proven experience in workforce planning and data analysis.

• Proficiency in Workday Adaptive Planning or similar workforce management tools.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

• Proficiency in Excel, including VBA coding.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience working collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, global environment.

• Business fluent in English.

• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and troubleshoot issues.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.