Dynamic Workforce Planner: Scheduling & Ops (Rotating Shifts)

Huntress - Maidstone; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress is supporting Exeter-based operations with a permanent Workforce Planner role. You will create and manage staff rotas, coordinate shift allocations, monitor absences and changes, and respond to scheduling queries to keep operations running smoothly.

The position emphasizes accuracy, proactive problem‑solving and teamwork within a busy environment. You will work closely with managers to maintain service levels, update payroll and scheduling records, and contribute to improvement

Qualifications

• Experience with scheduling staff and coordinating shifts.
• Strong administrative abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive approach.
• Experience in workforce planning, scheduling, coordination or administration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage staff rotas to meet operational requirements.
• Coordinate shift allocations and workforce schedules.
• Monitor absences, annual leave and last‑minute changes; arrange cover.
• Respond to scheduling queries via phone and email.
• Maintain records across workforce planning and payroll systems.
• Identify and resolve resource gaps and scheduling conflicts.
• Work with managers to ensure service levels are maintained.
• Support administrative projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Scheduling

Administration

Coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

Job description

Huntress is supporting Exeter-based operations with a permanent Workforce Planner role. You will create and manage staff rotas, coordinate shift allocations, monitor absences and changes, and respond to scheduling queries to keep operations running smoothly.

The position emphasizes accuracy, proactive problem‑solving and teamwork within a busy environment. You will work closely with managers to maintain service levels, update payroll and scheduling records, and contribute to improvement