Remote Workforce Scheduler & Operations Optimizer

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Career development programs

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Annual bonus eligibility

Internet stipend for remote tools

Wellness programs

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is seeking a highly organized Workforce Scheduling Coordinator (Remote) to optimize schedules, balance efficiency with employee satisfaction, and support operations across time zones. The role offers an annual salary of $66,930 and flexible, fully remote work.

You will design schedules, manage availability, forecast needs, and collaborate with HR and operations to ensure coverage while minimizing overtime. Strong software skills and knowledge of labor regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in workforce coordination, HR operations, or a similar role
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with workforce scheduling software (Kronos, Deputy, When I Work)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Basic knowledge of timekeeping rules, wage laws, and labor regulations

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective workforce schedules across departments
• Maintain real-time updates on team availability and shift changes
• Track absences, time-off requests, and shift swaps efficiently
• Collaborate with team leads to prioritize business needs while respecting employee preferences
• Prepare shift rosters that meet compliance and labor law requirements
• Anticipate staffing needs using historical data and predictive analysis
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to ensure schedules match business demands
• Analyze trends to reduce scheduling conflicts and overtime costs
• Adjust rosters to support seasonal or project-based workforce fluctuations
• Maintain a balance between full-time, part-time, and flexible work options
• Utilize scheduling software and tools to automate and streamline planning
• Create and maintain employee scheduling databases
• Troubleshoot scheduling issues and implement real-time solutions
• Generate shift reports and dashboards for senior management
• Stay up to date with new technologies in workforce coordination

Skills

Workforce coordination

HR operations

Organizational skills

Communication

Timekeeping knowledge

Tools

Kronos

Deputy

When I Work

BambooHR

ADP

Excel

Google Sheets

Slack

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Trello

ClickUp

Job description

Naukri Mitra is seeking a highly organized Workforce Scheduling Coordinator (Remote) to optimize schedules, balance efficiency with employee satisfaction, and support operations across time zones. The role offers an annual salary of $66,930 and flexible, fully remote work.

You will design schedules, manage availability, forecast needs, and collaborate with HR and operations to ensure coverage while minimizing overtime. Strong software skills and knowledge of labor regulations are essential.