Workforce Planner, Short-term Employment at Meta in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

This is a Short-Term Employment (STE) role that will last for 24 months. This role will serve as the Planner for executing headcount operations and planning for areas across Meta. The Planners are responsible for delivering workforce insights, facilitating headcount processes such as annual, and in-year headcount allocation exercises; driving reorganization efforts; and handling workforce management escalations. This role supports operational workforce management and involves rolling up your sleeves and getting into discrete position management activities.Articulate the accurate profile and time of hiring needs is important and this role will need to dive in with hiring managers, finance partners, and human resource partners to ensure that our demand-supply processes are set up for success.

Workforce Planner, Short-term Employment Responsibilities:

• Execute yearly headcount planning cycle as well as execute end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery.


• Execute and own the position management for headcount at very granular levels.


• Work to minimize downstream impact and communicate appropriately. Partner with the recruiting team on shifting priorities for hiring.


• Partner with Mission Control and our analysts to develop in depth reporting, which is leveraged by all cross-functional partners.


• Leverage analytics to ensure data-driven decisions are being made based on the insights and recommendations provided by the Planner.


• Manage headcount allocations to accelerate business growth. Primary focus is on balancing the supply and demand of headcount. This requires cross-functional collaboration with partners across Finance, Recruiting, HR and the business teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience of workforce planning / management, or equivalent experience


• BA/BS degree in Finance, HR or related field or equivalent experience


• Experience being a thought leader within the organization


• Analytical, problem-solving experience


• Experience with finance and recruiting processes


• Experience diving into analytics and telling a data-driven story is key

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in development of a team, and in personnel management and staffing


• Experience in working with, influencing, and presenting to executive leadership including C-suite level leaders.


• Experience with complex data/analytics models and tools (e.g., Tableau)


• Advanced spreadsheet skills


• Experience with workforce planning and/or management including headcount planning and allocation management

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.



Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.


$94,000/year to $136,000/year + benefits


Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Apply Now