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Workforce Planning Analyst

Our teams connect! We collaborate onsite and have a hybrid work arrangement. All candidates must live near one of our centers of excellence:

Dubuque, IA  : 4141 Westmark Drive, Dubuque, IA 52002Cedar Rapids, IA : 333 1st Street SE Ste. 200 Cedar Rapids IA 52401Coralville, IA:  3273 Ridgeway Drive Coralville IA 52241Dublin, OH : 5500 Glendon Court Dublin OH 43016New Albany, OH : 7795 Walton Parkway New Albany, OH 43054Chicago, IL : 175 W. Jackson Blvd. 12th Fl. Chicago IL 60604Indianapolis, IN: 8909 Purdue Road Suite 501 Indianapolis, IN 46268Irving, TX: 2201 W. Royal Lane Suite 125 Irving, TX 75063Memphis, TN : 8125 Sedgwick Way, Memphis TN 38125Southfield, MI : 300 Galleria Officentre Southfield MI 48034Orlando, FL : 12650 Ingenuity Dr Orlando FL 32826Eden Prairie, MN : 11000 Prairie Lakes Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344
 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  To provide workforce development strategies and solutions; to create workflow scenarios, processes, and documentation to ensure resource optimization; and to provide strategic recommendations to all partners associated with the development, implementation and use of workforce optimization systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates, maintains and provides accurate forecasts and optimized schedules to effectively meet service level targets.Coordinates scheduling and adherence activities to ensure performance goals are met and maintains and modifies schedules.Consults with all levels of the organization to assess business performance needs.Identifies, recommends, and implements workforce continuous improvement initiatives.Provides analysis across varying levels of management and improves resource utilization and assigned support site performance.Provides cost-benefit analysis in support of company process improvement initiatives.Coordinates resources to resolve system/supplier issues and enhancement/upgrades to ensure optimal software performanceStandardizes and documents workforce policies and usage of workforce optimization tools to provide partners with a centralized knowledge source. Provides partner and new hire training.Supports the department through expertise in workforce optimization tools and processes.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience
Four (4) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years of experience utilizing workforce optimization tools and processes.  Experience within a contact center environment is preferred. Experience with workforce optimization software (i.e. Aspect, Verint/Blue Pumpkin, IEX, Genesys), is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skillsPC literate, including Microsoft Office productsExcellent customer service skillsGood judgment, reasoning and problem solving skillsGood organizational skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAnalytical and interpretive skillsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.