Senior Global HR Strategy & Workforce Planning Consultant
Key Skills
Job Description
The world of work is changing rapidly. Technology, AI, regulation, demographic shifts and evolving business strategies are transforming workforce requirements across the banking industry. As a Global HR Strategy & Workforce Planning Consultant, you will help ING anticipate and prepare for those changes. You will work directly with senior business and HR leaders to shape workforce strategies, identify critical people risks, and translate strategic ambitions into actionable workforce plans. You will combine strategic thinking, analytics, stakeholder management and consulting expertise to influence decisions that impact the future workforce of ING. The team You will be part of Global HR Strategy & Analytics within Global HR. The team partners with senior leaders across ING to shape enterprise workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness and future capability development. The team operates at the intersection of business strategy, people strategy, analytics and transformation. We work across countries, domains and functions to support major strategic decisions and enable long-term organizational success. Roles And Responsibilities You will: Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives across global functions and business domains. Advise senior stakeholders on workforce implications of strategic priorities, business transformations and emerging industry trends. Diagnose workforce challenges through quantitative and qualitative analysis and identify root causes and strategic implications. Develop workforce strategies, future workforce scenarios and capability roadmaps. Design and facilitate executive workshops on workforce strategy, talent risks and organizational effectiveness. Translate complex workforce and organizational data into clear recommendations for executive decision making. Design and lead workforce planning methodologies, frameworks and governance improvements. Drive cross-functional initiatives involving HR, Finance, Strategy and Business stakeholders. Identify workforce opportunities and risks related to technology, AI, automation, regulation and market developments. Influence strategic decisions through evidence-based consultancy and thought leadership. Coach and support HR and business stakeholders in adopting workforce planning practices and tools. How To Succeed We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. You Bring Proven experience developing workforce, people or business strategies in a complex international matrix organization. Strong consulting skills, including problem structuring, hypothesis-driven analysis and executive recommendation development. Ability to influence senior stakeholders across organizational boundaries. Experience translating data and analytics into actionable business decisions. Strong understanding of organizational effectiveness, workforce planning and talent strategy. Ability to operate effectively in highly ambiguous and changing environments. Collaborative mindset, willingness to share your knowledge and learn from others. 6-10 years of substantial work experience together with comprehensive job related experience. We value impact and adaptability as much as strict checklist experience. If your background aligns with the core vision of this role, even if you don't tick every single bullet point, we strongly encourage you to apply. Tell us in your application or cover note what unique perspective and track record you’ll bring to the team. Rewards And Benefits We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. Find out more about our employment conditions. The Benefits Of Working With Us At ING Include 25-28 vacation days depending on contract Pension scheme 13th month salary 8% Holiday payment Hybrid working Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities An informal working environment with innovative colleagues About Us Curious about how ING empowers people and businesses to move forward? Discover what we do and what we can offer you. Questions? Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section to find some answers on questions you might have. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.
Core Responsibilities
Lead global workforce planning initiatives, develop workforce strategies and future scenarios, and advise senior leaders on workforce implications of business priorities and industry changes. Analyze workforce data and risks, improve planning frameworks and governance, facilitate executive workshops, and drive cross-functional initiatives across HR, Finance, Strategy, and business teams.
Requirements
Requires 6–10 years of substantial work experience, including experience developing workforce, people, or business strategies in a complex international matrix organization. Candidates should bring strong consulting and analytical skills, the ability to influence senior stakeholders, knowledge of organizational effectiveness and talent strategy, and adaptability in ambiguous environments.
Benefits
- 25–28 Vacation Days
- Pension Scheme
- 13th Month Salary
- 8% Holiday Payment
- Hybrid Working
- Personal Growth Opportunities
- Challenging Work
- Informal Working Environment
About ING Nederland
Industry: Banking
Company size: 10,001+ employees
ING is a global bank with a strong European base. With 14,500 employees in the Netherlands, we’re one of the biggest employers in the country. Our research tells us that we stand out here because of our great working culture, competitive benefits and interesting work. We believe in sustainable progress for all, not just for the few. We aim to support and contribute to economic, social and environmental progress. Because progress doesn’t start with perfection. It starts with people, their ideas and their drive to make things better. Collaborative and inclusive We’re proud of our diverse and multinational make-up. Joining the ING team means contributing to a collaborative and inclusive culture, having a hybrid way of working and being part of the positive impact that we strive to make on people and the planet. We don’t believe in one ‘perfect’ way of doing things. The best solutions emerge when people work together, stay curious and learn from each other. You’ll get responsibility from day one, along with the trust and freedom to make your own choices and contribute your perspective. Purpose ING’s purpose is empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. This purpose guides us in everything we do. Rather than telling our people what to do, we trust them and encourage them to carve out their career in a way that works best for them. We want to enable people to grow in their own way, without being held down. Because doing great things starts by doing your thing. So, are we offering the perfect job? Maybe not. But you might find something better: a place where you can be yourself, keep growing and make an impact through the work you do.