Resource Analyst

If you’re a proactive Resource Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with data to drive workforce decisions, this is the role for you.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Resource Analyst to support workforce planning, staffing operations, and contractor management across the organisation. You’ll deliver data-driven insights, support leadership decisions, and ensure workforce compliance with internal and external policies.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Resource Management

Maintain staffing requirements and forecast resource needs
Manage headcount, staffing and contractor data in workforce tools
Track onboarding/offboarding and personnel movements
Monitor utilization and workload distribution to identify gaps Contractor & Vendor Support

Coordinate contractor onboarding, extensions, conversions, and offboarding
Act as primary liaison with staffing vendors
Ensure compliance with procurement, legal, and HR policies
Track contract terms, funding and expiration dates

Data Analysis & Reporting

Maintain resource allocation tracking (commitment, availability, capacity)
Build dashboards and reports on staffing, budget, and resource allocation
Provide leadership with actionable insights
Conduct audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance

Operational Support

Assist managers with staffing requests and workforce transactions
Support budget planning and contractor spend forecasting
Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies

Required Skills

✔ Workforce planning/resource management or HR operations experience (preferred)
✔ Strong analytical skills (Excel, workforce tools, reporting platforms)
✔ Excellent stakeholder management & communication
✔ High attention to detail and data accuracy
✔ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Core Competencies

Analytical thinking & problem solving
Operational discipline
Confidentiality & integrity
Process improvement mindset
Strong stakeholder partnership

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy