Coordinator, Resource Management
BDO Canada is a firm built on positive relationships with clients and professionals. They are seeking a Resource Management Coordinator to lead scheduling functions, optimize project engagements, and monitor resource utilization to align with client needs and future growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead scheduling functions for the client including proactive workforce planning, resolving schedule conflicts and recommend staff sharing opportunities
- Optimize project engagements using available resources to improve utilization
- Monitor resource utilization and provide regular reports to upper management, identifying trends and areas for improvement that better align with client needs and future growth
- Develop understanding of staff skillsets and preferences to best utilize staff through engagements that best suit the needs of the client and future growth opportunities
- Develop and maintain a database of resource skills, qualifications, and experience to aid in quick and effective resource allocation decisions
- Administer the resource management database through daily scheduling, conflict resolution and inputting ongoing changes through various channels including shared inbox, Teams meetings and calls
- Forecast and analyze data and create robust reporting through internal database and Microsoft Excel regarding new hires, attrition, promotions, chargeability and utilization
- Collaborate and build strong relationships with the local and national teams; identify and implement best practices in resourcing processes and reporting
- Attend regular resourcing meetings with representatives from the business
- Analyze and challenge resourcing requests against key engagement metrics to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources
- Facilitate communication between project teams and resources, acting as a liaison to address any resource-related issues or concerns
- Collaborate with local and national Resourcing teams, as well as promoting interdepartmental cooperation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, HR, Finance OR equivalent relevant experience
- 0-2+ years of experience in resource management, project management, or a related field
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills to balance individual and business needs
- Demonstrate personal leadership, accountability, proactivity and responsiveness
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities within the business while delivering quality results
- Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
- Organized with good time management skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Comfortable collaborating with business partners in remote locations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Benefits
- Flexible benefits from day one
- Market leading personal time off policy
- Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle
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