Dropbox is looking for an experienced Workforce Planning Business Partner to join our Strategic Workforce Planning team. This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering informative, data-driven and practical workforce solutions to support our People team, Finance and Business Leaders in growing a company-wide workforce planning (WFP) capability. You’ll partner with our existing Workforce Planning team to execute on the long-term vision and roadmap for workforce planning, to develop data-driven insights and visualizations with company-level impact. As a Virtual First company, this role is ideal for someone who is “scrappy,” analytical, able to forge cross-functional partnerships, and is energized by the opportunity to build technical solutions from the ground up.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end headcount management processes, including requisition tracking, scenario-based headcount planning, and process optimization.
Build and maintain workforce dashboards (e.g., headcount, location, recruiting capacity) to drive real-time insights for leaders.
Partner with Finance on supply/demand analysis, forecasting, and business scenario planning.
Collaborate with People Analytics and TA Operations to deliver predictive analytics, dashboards, and talent intelligence insights.
Conduct external benchmarking and refresh workforce metrics to support HRBPs and business leaders in planning discussions.
Support annual company-wide workforce planning processes, ensuring alignment with Strategic and Financial Planning.
Contribute to HR technology roadmap initiatives, including requirements, testing, and implementation of WFP tools (e.g., Workday, skills mapping, talent intelligence platforms).
Drive long-term strategic workforce planning projects, building Dropbox’s capability for long-range talent planning, resource allocation, and org design.
Requirements
6+ years of experience in Workforce Planning, Analytics, or Consulting within a global corporate environment.
Proven ability to design dashboards, models, and data visualizations that translate insights into actionable recommendations.
Strong collaboration skills with demonstrated success partnering across Finance, Recruiting, HRBPs, and other cross-functional teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting analysis and recommendations to leadership.
Demonstrated agility in managing shifting priorities, ambiguity, and fast-paced business demands.
Advanced technical expertise with Workday data/reporting, Excel or Tableau, and HR technology platforms and SQL.
Hands-on experience implementing or refining Position Management and (ideally) skills-based workforce models.
Project Management: Lead cross-team and/or multi-phase projects from design through implementation, leveraging product management principles (roadmapping, user journeys, feature prioritization) and design thinking (prototype planning solutions, and iterate based on data) to improve adoption and impact
Experience leveraging AI tools to automate workflows, enhance workforce data analysis, and deliver insights in the flow of work; strong comfort with using AI to improve planning efficiency and decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to various Talent Intelligence platforms
People/HR domain experience, someone who understands TA and HRBP roles
Prior experience with company-level planning processes
Experience deploying a skills-based workforce model is a strong advantage
Compensation Ireland Pay Range €72.300—€97.700 EUR
The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE (On-Target Earnings) for this role, subject to change.
Please note, OTE are for sales roles only.
Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Dropbox is a Virtual First company and is open to hiring candidates in all authorized locations.
Company Description
Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.
Team Description
The Dropbox People Team is designing a workplace where every Dropboxer can thrive. We take a human-centered, HR as a Product approach—treating programs like well-crafted products shaped by employee and candidate needs, informed by data, and backed by actionable insights. Our team continuously innovates to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent while building a culture of experimentation, craft, and community. From fostering connection in our Virtual First model to scaling HR systems and offering personalized learning tools, we build experiences that evolve with our people. We think big, act fast, and adapt with agility—grounded in outcomes, empathy, and clear communication.
Areas of work include Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnership, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and Employee Experience.
Benefits
Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage*
Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan**
Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off policy in addition to statutory holidays, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance*
Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance*
Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food & groceries, and much more
Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support, and Lactation support
Mental health and wellness benefits
Additional benefits details are available upon request.
- Where group plans are not available, allowances may be provided
Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.
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