Workforce Management Scheduler
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
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Job Summary
The Workforce Management (WFM) Scheduling Administrator supports Service Center operations by combining technical proficiency with business insight. This role is responsible for maintaining staff schedules aligned with service objectives ensuring system databases are updated with accurate information and collaborating with key stakeholders to adjust schedules based on real-time operational needs.
The scheduler is accountable for multiple clients and a wide range of client-specific skills in a complex multi-site contact center environment. This includes monitoring reporting and analyzing staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage while also ensuring that required training sessions and off-phone tasks are completed on schedule without negatively impacting client Service Level Agreement (SLA) expectations.
Schedulers leverage a variety of workforce management systems and methodologies including NICE Genesys MCCH Erlang and Microsoft Excel to execute scheduling tasks and make informed recommendations. This position rarely requires travel.
The Role:
Maintain system databases with complete and accurate agent and client information
Perform timely system updates in response to staffing and scheduling transactions
Monitor call volume trends across multiple queues and sites
Manage and optimize service center schedules based on forecasted and real-time needs
Coordinate off-phone activities (e.g. training meetings) to minimize service disruptions
Serve as a primary contact for daily scheduling issues
Recommend schedule adjustments and optimizations based on observations and trends
Complete ad hoc reporting and analysis projects to support the WFM and Service Center leadership teams
Identify recurring issues with systems policies or processes and suggest improvements
Create and maintain scheduling process documentation
Occasionally assist in special projects or other duties as assigned
Annual Enrollment / large project planning review prior years successes and areas for improvement assess changes for scheduling needs by analyzing options to optimize staffing levels per pod and region
Participate in ongoing pod calls to promote productive communication between WFM and Operations teams
Other related duties as assigned
Responsibilities
The Workforce Management (WFM) Scheduling Administrator supports Service Center operations by combining technical proficiency with business insight. This role is responsible for maintaining staff schedules aligned with service objectives ensuring system databases are updated with accurate information and collaborating with key stakeholders to adjust schedules based on real-time operational needs.
The scheduler is accountable for multiple clients and a wide range of client-specific skills in a complex multi-site contact center environment. This includes monitoring reporting and analyzing staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage while also ensuring that required training sessions and off-phone tasks are completed on schedule without negatively impacting client Service Level Agreement (SLA) expectations.
Schedulers leverage a variety of workforce management systems and methodologies including NICE Genesys MCCH Erlang and Microsoft Excel to execute scheduling tasks and make informed recommendations. This position rarely requires travel.
The Role:
Maintain system databases with complete and accurate agent and client information
Perform timely system updates in response to staffing and scheduling transactions
Monitor call volume trends across multiple queues and sites
Manage and optimize service center schedules based on forecasted and real-time needs
Coordinate off-phone activities (e.g. training meetings) to minimize service disruptions
Serve as a primary contact for daily scheduling issues
Recommend schedule adjustments and optimizations based on observations and trends
Complete ad hoc reporting and analysis projects to support the WFM and Service Center leadership teams
Identify recurring issues with systems policies or processes and suggest improvements
Create and maintain scheduling process documentation
Occasionally assist in special projects or other duties as assigned
Annual Enrollment / large project planning review prior years successes and areas for improvement assess changes for scheduling needs by analyzing options to optimize staffing levels per pod and region
Qualifications
The Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of experience in a call center or service center environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word PowerPoint Outlook)
Intermediate or higher-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to use date/time text and statistical formulas
- Comfortable creating charts graphs and professional formatting
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with peers and management
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects across teams and locations
Ability to prioritize assignments and produce high-quality work with minimal direction
Self-starter with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications qualifications/experience performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $48000.00-$58000.00 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program) medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits) dental vision Health Savings Account Commuter Accounts Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts company-paid life insurance supplemental life insurance AD&D group accident group critical illness group legal identity theft protection wellbeing program adoption assistance surrogacy assistance auto/home insurance pet insurance and other work/life resources.
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required) Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Other Leaves (e.g. Bereavement FMLA ADA Jury Duty Military Leave and Parental and Adoption Leave)Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
- Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans eligibility requirements.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
EOE including disability/vets