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Workforce Planning Consultant

Sutter Health

Sacramento, CA · HybridFull-time$117–176K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$117–176K/yr
Location
Sacramento, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Workforce Planning Consultant serves as a subject matter expert in workforce insights, forecasts, planning, and strategies. The role develops and executes workforce planning processes, manages measurement of talent acquisition and development effectiveness, and translates internal and external intelligence into actionable data or recommendations. It offers hybrid flexibility, with regular onsite presence for meetings, trainings, and events primarily across the Sacramento region and San Francisco Bay Area.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Healthcare Recruiting, nice to haveHealthcare Sourcing, nice to haveHealthcare Operations, nice to haveProgram Administration, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to havePresentation Skills, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveInfluence, nice to haveNegotiation, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveRelationship Building, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveConfidentiality, nice to haveDatabase Applications, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in HR or Related, nice to have5 Years Relevant Experience, nice to have

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

Serves as subject matter expert in workforce insights, forecasts, planning and strategies, developing and executing workforce planning processes to anticipate talent needs, and providing guidance and support on ways to address the needs.

Defines and manages measurement processes to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of talent acquisition and development processes, partnerships, and tools from talent sourcing through vendor management and talent deployment. Gathers internal and external intelligence and translates information into actionable data and/or recommendations.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma

  • Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of healthcare recruiting and/or sourcing processes, tools and best practices.

  • Understands healthcare operations.

  • Understands the strategic and business needs of the system, operating unit and affiliate.

  • Ability develop, implement and administer programs.

  • Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, with tact and diplomacy, and to present information to a variety of audiences.

  • Critical thinking skills with keen attention to details.

  • Analytical skills to evaluate data and trends, and draw valid conclusions to make sound recommendations.

  • Ability to influence others by persuasion, negotiation, and problem solving.

  • Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders

  • Ability to establish trust and credibility, and to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of role’s duties while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.

  • Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.

  • Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.

  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.

  • Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential information.

  • Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

This role offers hybrid flexibility. It requires regular onsite presence for meetings, trainings, and various events primarily across the Sacramento region and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $117,436.80 to $176,155.20 / annual salary. Bay Area Pay Range is $135,054.00 to $202,592.00 / annual salary.

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,631 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$117–176K/yr
  • California median$122–181K/yr423 salary ranges
  • US median$95–138K/yr2,899 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $147K, is 6% below the California median midpoint ($156K) — in the middle half of Human Resources salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 590 open Human Resources jobs in California and 5,631 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,191 postings).
Education
1,465 of the 5,631 open Human Resources jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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