Jake Lovejoy
@jakelovejoy
Strategic workforce planning leader with 15+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic workforce planning leader with over 15 years of experience in translating business priorities into actionable talent strategies. My expertise lies in establishing and scaling global workforce planning functions, leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and market intelligence to enable data-driven decisions. I am known for my ability to partner cross-functionally across HR, Finance, and Business Leadership to deliver integrated workforce solutions that optimize organizational design and reduce talent gaps.
Currently, I serve as the Strategic Workforce Planning Lead at FIS Global, where I designed and implemented the company’s first-ever Strategic Workforce Planning Center of Excellence. My efforts have resulted in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency. I have a proven track record of leading data-driven talent planning engagements and collaborating with executive leadership to align workforce plans with budgetary targets, contributing to a reduction in operational costs while supporting growth.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led global change management initiatives and developed innovative programs that address future workforce needs. My commitment to continuous improvement and my ability to navigate complex environments have allowed me to deliver measurable impact across various organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategic Workforce Planning Lead
FIS Global
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Designed and implemented the company's first-ever Strategic Workforce Planning Center of Excellence. Architected a multi-year workforce plan using predictive analytics to balance cost, capability, and capacity through a mix of hiring, reskilling, AI solutions, and contingent labor.
Workforce Planning Manager
Accenture
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 7 months)
Led the design and implementation of global Talent Planning programs for customers, reducing overall talent gaps and aligning workforce strategies with long-term business objectives. Utilized advanced analytics and predictive modeling to forecast skills supply and demand, identifying future talent gaps to enable proactive workforce planning.
Talent Acquisition Lead
Healthcare IT Firm
Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 7 months)
Created and led a resource management function for an industry-leading healthcare IT firm. Led Talent Acquisition teams that consistently outperformed targets across multiple sectors including consulting, information technology, and healthcare.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Studied Communication at the University of Georgia. Gained foundational knowledge in various communication theories and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Jake?
You can contact Jake and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message JakeFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
