Lead the development and execution of workforce management strategies to ensure optimal staffing levels that meet or exceed service level agreements (SLAs) and business goals.
Oversee forecasting, scheduling, and real-time adherence processes to maximize operational efficiency and agent productivity.
Manage and mentor a team of workforce planners, analysts, and operations coordinators to build a high-performing workforce management function.
Collaborate closely with operations and other department to align workforce plans with recruitment, training, and technology initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analytics and performance metrics to optimize labor costs and improve service quality.
Develop and maintain advanced forecasting models and scheduling tools to predict call volume and resource requirements accurately.
Monitor real-time contact center performance, making proactive adjustments to staffing and workflows to respond to demand fluctuations.
Communicate workforce management insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and industry best practices in scheduling and workforce management.
Lead change management efforts related to workforce planning technologies, processes, and organizational structure.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement within the workforce management team.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate workforce management software and tools for continual process enhancement.
Requirements
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree
9 years minimum experience in Leading Workforce Management
Proven track record of leading WFM at scale across geographies, business units, or enterprise clients
Excellent skills in forecasting, scheduling and real-time time management a must
Strong organizational skills to ensure critical timelines are met
Accuracy, attention to details and strong presentation skills a must in this role
Detail oriented with ability to deliver project deliverables with little supervision
Excellent written, verbal and e-mail skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast paced, real-time and frequently changing environment while remaining detailed and organized
Demonstrate analytical, organizational, problem solving and creative thinking skills
Respond positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
Flexible and willing to work in shift schedules and during weekends
Benefits
EXL never requires or asks for fees/payments or credit card or bank details during any phase of the recruitment or hiring process and has not authorized any agencies or partners to collect any fee or payment from prospective candidates. EXL will only extend a job offer after a candidate has gone through a formal interview process with members of EXL’s Human Resources team, as well as our hiring managers.
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