IND HYD - WFM SP2 - 08.14.26

VXI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

VXI in Hyderabad is seeking a Workforce Management Scheduler to create, manage, and optimize staff schedules to meet service targets while balancing labor rules and business needs.

The role collaborates with Operations, Real-Time Analysts, and Planning teams to translate staffing plans into executable schedules, while monitoring adherence and adjusting for attrition and peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of Workforce Management or scheduling experience (contact center environment preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and PPT skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Working knowledge of contact center KPIs (AHT, Service Level, Occupancy, Shrinkage).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain work schedules aligned with forecasted workload, staffing plans, and contractual requirements.
• Create and manage shift patterns, lunch and break placements, overtime, voluntary time off (VTO), and leave schedules.
• Ensure schedules comply with labor laws, company policies, and client-specific rules.
• Monitor schedule adherence drivers and proactively adjust schedules based on attrition, shrinkage, and business changes.
• Process schedule change requests, swaps, and exceptions in coordination with Operations.
• Collaborate with Planning and Forecasting teams to translate staffing plans into executable schedules.
• Support special events, training pullouts, holidays, and peak demand periods.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data in WFM tools (e.g., IEX, Verint, NICE, Aspect, Kronos).
• Generate and distribute schedule-related reports and analysis.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

IEX/Genesis

Verint

NICE

Aspect

Kronos

Job description

Job Description: Workforce Management (WFM) Scheduler

Position Title: Workforce Management Scheduler
Department: Workforce Management (WFM)
Reports To: WFM Manager / Lead
Location: Onsite, HYD

Role Summary

The Workforce Management Scheduler is responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing staff schedules to ensure service level targets are met while balancing operational requirements and employee work rules. This role partners closely with Operations, Real-Time Analysts, and Planning teams to support daily and long-term staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain work schedules aligned with forecasted workload, staffing plans, and contractual requirements
• Create and manage shift patterns, lunch and break placements, overtime, voluntary time off (VTO), and leave schedules
• Ensure schedules comply with labor laws, company policies, and client-specific rules
• Monitor schedule adherence drivers and proactively adjust schedules based on attrition, shrinkage, and business changes
• Process schedule change requests, swaps, and exceptions in coordination with Operations
• Collaborate with Planning and Forecasting teams to translate staffing plans into executable schedules
• Support special events, training pullouts, holidays, and peak demand periods
• Maintain accurate scheduling data in WFM tools (e.g., IEX, Verint, NICE, Aspect, Kronos)
• Generate and distribute schedule-related reports and analysis
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling efficiency and employee experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• 1-3 years of Workforce Management or scheduling experience (contact center environment preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in WFM scheduling tools (IEX/Genesis, Verint, NICE, etc.)
• Advanced Excel and PPT skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Working knowledge of contact center KPIs (AHT, Service Level, Occupancy, Shrinkage)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and time management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-skill or omni-channel environments (voice, chat, email, social)
• Knowledge of labor laws and scheduling best practices
• Flexibility to work shifts aligned to business needs

Key Competencies

• Data-driven decision making
• Collaboration and adaptability
• Planning and organizational skills
• Customer and employee focus
• Continuous improvement mindset

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!