Workforce Management Specialist

Careers Integrated Resources Inc

Milwaukee, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Plan, Business Support, Calendar Management, Call Centers, Career Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Customer Service Operations, Forecasting, Industry/Trade Analysis, Kronos Workforce Scheduler, Leadership, Mentoring, Multitasking, On Call, Onboarding, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Resource Management, Schedule Development, Staff Requirements, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Workforce Management, Workforce Management Software, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
4 days ago

Job Title: Workforce Management Specialist

Location: Milwaukee, WI / Chicago, IL / Green Bay, WI
Duration:
12-Month Contract
Schedule:
Flexible hours within 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Summary:

  • Our Client is seeking a Workforce Management Specialist to support Care Center Operations by managing forecasting, scheduling, and real-time staffing for over 300 employees across multiple internal sites and one vendor location. This role will ensure efficient staffing levels, optimize service performance, and support leadership during high-volume events such as weather emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Workforce Planning & Scheduling:

  • Develop and adjust employee schedules based on forecasted call, email, and back-office workloads.
  • Manage vacation schedules while maintaining operational service levels.
  • Coordinate training schedules with internal teams to meet business needs.
  • Forecast and reforecast staffing needs and assign offline work such as meetings, coaching, and training.
  • Support onboarding transitions for new hires through mentoring and floor-walking schedules.

Real-Time Resource Management

  • Monitor daily workload volumes and staffing levels in real time.
  • Make staffing adjustments to maximize productivity and occupancy.
  • Partner with leadership to take corrective actions and maintain service goals.
  • Participate in weekly on-call rotation for staffing support outside business hours.

Reporting & Process Improvement:

  • Generate monthly workforce management and performance reports.
  • Analyze staffing performance against budget and identify variances.
  • Recommend process improvements to better utilize workforce resources.
  • Support leadership with reporting and operational insights.

Professional Development:

  • Maintain knowledge of workforce management best practices and industry trends.
  • Build career development plans aligned with business goals.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.

 

Experience:

  • 3–5 years of experience in workforce management, scheduling, forecasting, or resource planning.
  • Leadership or team coordination experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of Workforce Management software (Aspect preferred).

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong analytical and forecasting skills.
  • Experience in contact center or customer care operations.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

About the Company

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Careers Integrated Resources Inc