Director, NA Labor Optimization & Workforce Analytics

Circle K; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K seeks a Director of North America Labor Optimization to lead labor strategy, planning, and workforce analytics across North America from Columbus, IN, or any BU office. The role partners with Operations, Finance, HR, and external labor partners to improve productivity and planning capabilities.

The successful candidate will design and scale labor opportunities, build governance, and drive measurable business outcomes through data-driven insights and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, Operations, Analytics, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience with leadership responsibility in labor optimization, analytics, or transformation.
• Experience leading cross-functional workforce planning and large-scale initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish enterprise-wide labor reporting, planning, and performance measurement for North America.
• Standardize budgeting, forecasting, hours, contract labor, and labor-related costs.
• Lead governance routines balancing enterprise consistency with local needs.

Skills

Workforce Analytics

Labor Planning

Strategic Workforce Planning

Financial Analysis

Data-Driven Decision Making

Executive Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project & Program Management

Change & Transformation

AI & Workforce Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations or related field

10+ years of relevant experience with 7+ years in leadership

Job description

Circle K seeks a Director of North America Labor Optimization to lead labor strategy, planning, and workforce analytics across North America from Columbus, IN, or any BU office. The role partners with Operations, Finance, HR, and external labor partners to improve productivity and planning capabilities.

The successful candidate will design and scale labor opportunities, build governance, and drive measurable business outcomes through data-driven insights and transformation initiatives.