Analyst, Workforce Planning

Company Description

About Grab and our workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. We are dedicated to improving the lives of millions of users across the region by providing them everyday services such as deliveries, mobility, financial services, enterprise services and others. More than that, we provide the opportunity for them to have a better life. And that aspiration starts inside Grab because we believe in a seamless blend of work and home life, making every aspect of life better for all.

Guided by The Grab Way, which spells out our mission, how we believe we can achieve it, and our operating principles—the 4Hs: Heart, Hunger, Honour and Humility—we work to create economic empowerment for the people of Southeast Asia. With our unwavering commitment to our values, we believe that we're more than a service provider; we're agents of positive change.

Job Description

Get to know the team

The People Rewards & Org Planning team is responsible for Grab's compensation and benefits framework, planning our workforce strategies as well as undertaking specific people-related projects including Merger & Acquisition and post-merger integration. 

The Workforce Planning team is an established team that sits under People Rewards & Org Planning. Our primary focus is on improving productivity and efficiently managing staff costs to ensure the sustainability and high performance of the company. If you are seeking a dynamic environment where you can deepen your analytical skills, learn how to drive organisation-wide strategies, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we invite you to join us!

Get to know the role

We are looking for a Workforce Planning Specialist who will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices to ensure that Grab has the right number of employees, in the right place, at the right time, to drive the success of Grab’s businesses and operations across the region. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Head of Workforce Planning. 

In return, you will get the opportunity to:

• Develop the skills in a strategic role within a dynamic and forward-looking company
• Shape the workforce planning strategy of one of the top technology companies in the region
• Work with a diverse and collaborative team that values your contribution and encourages individual continuous growth
• Gain exposure to various aspects of the organisation, providing a holistic understanding of how Grab operates

The Day-to-Day Activities 

• Data Management and Reporting: Your role will involve budget management and report preparation, ensuring a rigorous and methodical approach is applied. This will facilitate accurate and reliable decision-making processes.
  
• Workforce Analysis: You are expected to meticulously analyse both the demand for and supply of resources for accurate planning. This includes analysis of actual versus budgeted variances, performing future projections, and devising effective workforce planning solutions to bridge identified gaps in performance.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: You will serve as a trusted advisor, partnering closely with business leaders and People Business Partners to understand specific business challenges and recommend efficient resourcing plans to address them.

You will be expected to liaise and collaborate with various stakeholders, including the Regional Finance team to support org-wide headcount planning and staff cost budgeting exercise.

Qualifications

The Must-Haves

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in areas such as Human Resource Management, Accounting, Analytics, or Finance

• Experience: Minimum 2 to 5 years of work experience

• Self-leadership Skills: 

  • Ability to set goals and execute under tight deadlines

  • Ability to balance an intense attention to detail with swift execution

  • Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements

  • Comfortable with troubleshooting and solving everyday work problems

• Analytical Skills: 

  • Ability to conduct numerical analyses to generate insights

  • Ability to conduct spreadsheet calculation to help with decisions

  • Ability to build and use financial models

• Collaboration Skills:

  • Ability to build relationship and work with diverse groups of people and departments

  • Ability to establish and maintain continuous alignment with stakeholders

  • Ability to communicate with structure and persuade through confidence and humility

• Technical Skills: 

  • Familiarity with Google Suite’s productivity and collaboration tools, including but not limited to sheets, docs, slides, drive, and calendar

  • Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI is desired

  • Familiarity with financial plannings tools such as Anaplan and Oracle would be an advantage

Additional Information

Benefits at Grab:

We care deeply about your well-being and are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• Protect and provide for your loved ones with peace of mind, knowing we have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• Craft a benefits package that suits your unique needs and aspirations with GrabFlex, because we believe in empowering you to thrive.
• Embrace the magic of new life and create lasting memories with your family through Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Life can be overwhelming, but you're never alone. Our confidential Grabber Assistance Programme is here to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
• Your well-being is our priority. Benefit from our holistic well-being initiatives through Wellbeing@Grab, including health programmes, informative webinars, and vibrant carnivals.
• Achieve a harmonious work-life balance with our FlexWork arrangements, allowing you to adapt and thrive in your personal and professional life.

We’ve got many different benefits hyper localised in each country. Speak to your recruiter during your interview to find out more.

What we stand for at Grab:

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique. If you require accommodations to fully participate in the recruitment process, you are encouraged to include your request(s) when applying.

We deliver the greatest impact and ideas when we bring together diverse perspectives. It is what enables us to spread opportunities to Grabbers and our partners. It’s not a box-ticking exercise; it’s who we are.