Workforce Strategy and Planning Senior Manager

About MVH Europe:

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern veterinary care for companion animals, ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

AniCura, our largest brand in Europe, provides care to over three million patients each year through 12,500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus, operating primarily in the UK and Ireland, is home to over 6,000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous development.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose — to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS — starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through strong governance, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in veterinary care.

Role Overview:

The Workforce Strategy and Planning Senior Manager drives the strategy, design, and execution of workforce planning across MVH Europe, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time. Acting as a strategic enabler of clinical and operational growth, this role translates workforce insights into actionable levers that enhance business performance.

With strong analytical capabilities and business acumen, the role partners with stakeholders to assess workforce mix, productivity, and clinic-level economics, identifying opportunities to optimize resource allocation and support revenue generation.

As a cross-functional thought partner, the role shapes data-driven workforce strategies and operational plans that connect talent acquisition, capability development, and succession planning to sustainable business outcomes. By aligning workforce decisions with financial impact, this role ensures improved service capacity, organizational agility, and long-term value creation across MVH Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead MVH Europe’s integrated workforce planning strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth, transformation efforts, and capability priorities.
• Design workforce models to address current gaps and anticipate future needs across regions, roles, and functions.
• Act as a workforce planning thought partner to senior leadership, P&O, Finance, and Operations.

Data-Driven Planning & Analytics

• Analyze workforce data to identify talent risks, skill gaps, trends, and optimization opportunities.
• Build dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to inform leadership decision-making.
• Collaborate with P&OIS, Digital, and Analytics teams to embed workforce intelligence into systems and platforms.

Scenario Modeling & Forecasting

• Use scenario planning to model workforce responses to market shifts, organizational change, or strategic pivots.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for staffing, mobility, restructuring, and capacity building.

Talent Plan Integration

• Connect workforce planning with talent acquisition, learning & development, and succession planning.
• Partner with Talent, P&O Business Partners, and Leadership Development teams to ensure implementation readiness.

Governance & Execution

• Establish governance standards, tools, and operating rhythms for consistent workforce planning practices across clusters.
• Monitor progress against workforce plans, conduct reviews, and adjust for business changes or external dynamics.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Act as a trusted advisor to country and functional leaders on workforce-related decisions.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment through workshops, executive updates, and data storytelling.
• Represent MVHE in global or cross-banner workforce planning forums.

Summary of the Role:

• Job Title: Workforce Strategy and Planning Senior Manager
• Department: People and Organization
• Reports To Senior Talent Director
• Location: Amsterdam
• Contract: Full-time
• Languages: Fluency in English (additional European languages are a plus)

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Preferred: Advanced degree or certification in Workforce Planning, P&O Analytics, or Business Strategy.

Knowledge / Experience:

• 8+ years in workforce planning, P&O analytics, or strategic P&O roles.
• Strong expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and modeling techniques.
• Proficiency with workforce planning and analytics tools (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Power BI).
• Experience in multi-country, matrixed, and dynamic business environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and data storytelling skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Connects workforce planning to long-term business goals.
• Business Acumen: Makes talent decisions that drive financial and operational performance.
• Collaboration & Influence: Builds trust and aligns stakeholders across functions.
• Results Orientation: Delivers measurable impact and improves workforce efficiency.
• Analytical Thinking: Turns data into actionable insights for staffing and talent strategies.
• Communication: Clearly conveys complex insights to influence decisions.

Our offer:

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to shape the future of veterinary care, together.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
• A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development.
• Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence.
• Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.
• We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs.

Interested?

Please contact Lekya Kanamarlapudi, Group Corporate Recruitment Partner who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through clicking the apply button below.

MVHE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitmen