Posted On: 05-24-2019
Position Title: Sr. Workforce Analyst
Job Location: Eden Prairie, MN
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Sr. Workforce Analyst – Eden Prairie, MN – 826274
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Description:

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that’s improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn’t about another gadget, it’s about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There’s no room for error. Join us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

We are seeking a Sr. Workforce Analyst who will conduct and manage outcomes of various studies to include analyzing, reviewing, forecasting, trending, and presenting complex information for operational and business planning. This role will support short / long term operational / strategic business activities by developing, enhancing and maintaining operational information and models. The new hire will develop and implement strategic business solutions via research / analysis of data and business processes. This role supports the execution and support of monthly resource planning.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain long / short term capacity plans to help ensure business service level and turnaround time goals are consistently met
  • Analyze, maintain and review information related to forecasting accuracy, efficiency recommendations, operational risks and opportunities, and forecast updates / trending
  • Communicate analysis and recommendations with operational leadership and other key stakeholders
  • Support ad hoc operational / strategic business activities through analysis and reporting

Develop, recommend, implement, and continuously improve business solutions and processes

Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of work experience in Workforce Management or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in long and / or short term capacity planning
  • 2+ years of experience in gathering, analyzing, and modeling data
  • 2+ years of experience researching conflicting and / or inaccurate data
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with PC – based software programs and automated database management systems (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify trends and influence business decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, mathematics or statistics
  • Experience with Workforce Management software including NICE, Aspect, Verint

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