Senior Data Analyst - Workforce Planning

Endeavourgroupcareers; Richmond Shire; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card for ALH pubs & hotels

Woolworths/Woolies/BIG W discounts

Health and wellbeing services

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Endeavour Group is seeking a Senior Data Analyst - Workforce Planning to drive demand-based staffing insights across its hospitality network. You will build models linking demand to staffing and own data for advanced tooling discovery, enabling data-led decisions to balance sales and cost-efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in analytics, experience with UKG and enterprise scheduling, and strong SQL/Tableau skills. Travel to venues is expected; hospitality experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience.
• Experience in workforce management and with enterprise scheduling software (UKG).
• Proficiency with Cloud platforms (GCP/DBT), SQL and Tableau.
• Experience in predictive forecasting and advanced analytics (AI).
• Willingness to travel to venues to understand floor reality.
• Hospitality sector operations experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep-dive diagnostics on historic sales and labour performance to identify efficiency gaps via advanced statistical analysis.
• Develop demand-based workforce planning models translating sales drivers into granular labour hours.
• Support discovery of advanced workforce planning tooling with SMEs and project team.
• Translate analytics into actionable insights for Publicans and Area Managers.
• Support estimation and tracking of benefits post-implementation for executives.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

GCP

DBT

Forecasting models

Advanced analytics

Workforce management

UKG familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Math/Economics or related field

Tools

UKG

DBT

Job description

Everyone's welcome, come as you are

Deliver demand-based workforce planning across Australia's largest hospitality network

Sydney or Melbourne based

As the Senior Data Analyst - Workforce Planning , you'll be at the heart of our Business Excellence (BEX) transformation, providing the analytical firepower to move our pub operations toward predictive, demand-driven workforce planning and broader workforce planning analysis.

You will be critical in delivering demand-based Workforce Planning, creating the models that link demand to optimised staffing, and will own data-analytics for Advanced Workforce Planning Tooling Discovery, ensuring we build a robust business case for advanced enterprise rostering tooling.

Your work will directly enable our +350 Publicans to schedule the 'right team at the right time,' balancing sales maximisation and cost-efficiency - with team and guest experience.

Sound good? Read on.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

Productivity Opportunity Ideation

• Perform deep-dive diagnostics on historic sales and labour performance to identify and quantify efficiency gaps through advanced statistical analysis of labour productivity across suitable venue segmentation.
• Execute independent data exploration to uncover untapped optimisation opportunities beyond standard reporting; proactively partner with BEX team members to turn hypotheses into actionable business cases.

Support Development of Demand-based Workforce Planning

• Build and maintain venue segmentation frameworks and labour productivity benchmarks.
• Develop 'by driver' demand-forecasting models that translate complex sales drivers into granular required labour hours.

Provide Analytical Support for Advanced Workforce Planning Tooling Discovery

• Play a key supporting role in the discovery phase for advanced workforce planning tooling, working in close collaboration with the dedicated Project Team and business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Assist with necessary labour modelling and analysis, and provide data access to inform the development of suggestions for future-state workforce planning solutions.

Insight Communication

• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable 'so-what' insights for Publicans and Area Managers, fostering a culture of data-led decision-making.

Visibility & Tracking

• Support Finance in estimating and tracking benefit metrics post-implementation (economic and process) to report progress to executive sponsors and ensure sustainable value capture.

Now let's talk about you:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• Have a minimum of 5 years hands on experience
• Experience in workforce management and familiarity with enterprise scheduling software (e.g., UKG).
• Proficiency in Cloud platforms (GCP, DBT), strong SQL skills and data visualisation (Tableau).
• Experience in building predictive forecasting models and applying advanced analytics (incl. AI)
• Ability to travel to venues to understand operational 'floor reality'.
• Experience in hospitality sector operations will be highly regarded.

The benefits are good too!

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy's and other Endeavour Group brands.
• Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone's welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

We are together creators

We're big, but part of something much bigger. ALH is in good company, sitting alongside the likes of Dan Murphy's, BWS, Pinnacle Drinks within the Endeavour Group. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We're serious about having a good time - creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to. We're all about creating a more sociable future, together - for our customers and each other.

#WeAreTogetherCreators #ComeAsYouAre #DreamBig #FeelTheEnergy #LeaveYourMark #ALH #EndeavourGroup

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au

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