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Zillow, Inc. is hiring a Capacity Planning Analyst

About the Role

The Capacity Planning Analyst will evaluate current and future resource demands, using data to guide hiring strategies and team scaling. This position supports leadership with insights to balance workloads and ensure efficient team structures.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze staffing requirements based on project timelines and business objectives
  • Develop models to forecast team capacity and hiring needs
  • Collaborate with department leaders to understand team growth plans
  • Monitor key performance indicators related to team utilization
  • Translate business goals into measurable workforce planning targets
  • Identify trends in hiring and team expansion
  • Create reports that track capacity against operational demands
  • Support budget planning with headcount projections
  • Evaluate the impact of organizational changes on team structure
  • Use data to recommend adjustments in staffing levels
  • Maintain up-to-date capacity dashboards for leadership review
  • Partner with HR and finance teams on planning cycles
  • Assess efficiency of current team configurations
  • Provide insights on time-to-hire and onboarding timelines
  • Track progress toward hiring goals
  • Identify bottlenecks in team resourcing
  • Support scenario planning for different growth paths
  • Ensure alignment between hiring plans and business priorities
  • Conduct regular reviews of team capacity metrics
  • Communicate planning insights to stakeholders

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in a quantitative or business-related field
  • Experience with workforce planning software
  • Background in real estate or marketplace industries
  • Familiarity with headcount management systems
  • Advanced skills in data visualization platforms
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of talent acquisition processes
  • Experience supporting executive decision-making
  • Prior work in a high-growth organization

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with office and remote options

Team

Part of the People Analytics team supporting company-wide planning initiatives

Why This Role Matters

Your insights will directly influence how teams grow and adapt to business needs. By connecting data with strategy, you help ensure the company scales efficiently and sustainably.

Growth Opportunities

You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional planning, building expertise in analytics, organizational design, and strategic workforce development.

Required Skills
Microsoft ExcelCapacity PlanningForecastingData AnalysisProcess ImprovementStatistical AnalysisData VisualizationBusiness Intelligence
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Zillow, Inc.
Zillow is the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., helping customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence.
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Posted 10 months ago