Freelance HR Budget & Workforce Consultant

For a public-sector organisation we are seeking an experienced Freelance HR Consultant to support the HR Department during a strategic transformation journey.The mission combines HR expertise with strong financial and budgetary capabilities. The consultant will play a key role in aligning workforce planning, personnel costs, organizational needs, and budgetary constraints while supporting HR governance and decision-making. Jobomschrijving Key Responsibilities HR Budget Strategy & Personnel Cost Management Develop and monitor HR budget strategies in alignment with organizational objectives. Analyze and forecast personnel costs. Support the preparation and follow-up of workforce and personnel plans. Provide recommendations regarding staffing investments and resource allocation. Ensure alignment between workforce planning and budgetary constraints. Contribute to HR reporting and strategic decision-making tools. Workforce Planning & Competency Management Lead workforce planning activities with a medium- and long-term vision. Assess workforce needs and anticipate future staffing requirements. Support decision-making regarding replacement of departing employees and workforce optimization. Coordinate initiatives related to competency management and knowledge transfer. Contribute to succession planning and organizational sustainability. Support the implementation or enhancement of workforce planning frameworks. HR Transformation & Organizational Agility Support ongoing HR transformation projects. Contribute to the implementation of agile and collaborative working methods. Facilitate collective intelligence approaches and stakeholder engagement. Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement. Assist HR leadership in change management initiatives. Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic HR roles. Proven expertise in workforce planning and personnel cost management. Strong understanding and experience working in the public-sector. Demonstrated ex