How To Create A Strategic Hiring Plan | Vinod Parmeshwar

Описание: Learn how to create a strategic hiring plan using a simple hiring plan template with CFO–CHRO Vinod Parmeshwar, of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

In this GoHire Talks episode, Vinod shares how HR and finance can work together to build a strategic hiring plan that aligns workforce needs with budget and business outcomes.

Drawing from his dual-role experience, he explains how to create a hiring plan that includes; forecasting headcount, identifying skills gaps, and setting up a repeatable quarterly cadence.

Vinod outlines how his team replaced six disconnected HR systems with a unified HRIS and applicant tracking system, enabling accurate talent pipeline visibility and hiring velocity metrics.

He emphasizes the power of using a hiring plan template to standardize role approvals, salary bands, and recruiting timelines across departments.

You’ll hear how structured planning, proactive engagement with hiring managers, and better tooling helped the Lincoln Institute scale smarter, without the chaos of reactive hiring.

Vinod also discusses how clear career levels and transparent compensation frameworks improve internal mobility, diversity, and speed.

Whether you’re leading a nonprofit or scaling a high-growth org, this episode gives you practical tools, frameworks, and insight to create a strategic hiring plan that drives results.

00:00 Introduction to Vinod Parmeshwar
00:41 Vinod's Background and Role
01:32 Challenges in HRIS Integration
02:46 Implementing Efficient Systems
03:20 The Importance of Data in Talent Acquisition
04:26 Scaling and Automation in HR
06:31 Strategic Workforce Planning
07:39 Building Institutional Capacity
08:32 Aligning HR with Business Goals
09:41 Creating a Transparent HR Process
11:15 The Role of HR in Business Growth
16:13 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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