Senior Workforce Management Professional

Humana Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Senior Workforce Management Professional to blend advanced analytics with strategic workforce planning for healthcare operations.

You will forecast staffing needs, manage case assignment, and create leadership-ready reports that influence physician leadership and medical directors. You will also translate data into actionable insights to guide day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Workforce Management experience
• Advanced experience with Verint Workforce Management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior leaders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting complex healthcare operations
• Proven ability to develop workforce management processes and strategic recommendations
• Comfort working in evolving environments
• Passion for improving customer and member experiences
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments

Responsibilities

• Perform short-range and intermediate forecasting for staffing needs using real-time data and demand trends
• Manage daily case assignment and inventory distribution while evaluating workload trends and process effectiveness
• Create reporting for Physician Leadership and Medical Directors; translate workforce data into insights and recommendations
• Administer scheduling and absence management, ensuring policy compliance
• Assess staffing requirements and recommend solutions to meet short- and long-term objectives
• Provide actionable analysis of talent and staffing needs to support strategic goals
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support execution and initiatives
• Make independent decisions on methods and approaches with minimal supervision
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and Humana guidelines
• Monitor and report on key workforce metrics and identify automation opportunities

Skills

Forecasting

Verint Workforce Management

Data analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Communication

Multitasking

Healthcare operations

Workflow optimization

Tools

Verint

Microsoft Office

Job description

# **Become a part of our caring community**The Senior Workforce Management Professional applies and integrates advanced and predictive analysis, people metrics and reporting to develop strategic and operational insights for workforce decision-making (e.g., staffing, learning and development, talent management, diversity and human resource compliance). The Senior Workforce Management Professional work assignments involve moderately complex to complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.The Senior Workforce Management Professional is an integral member of Humana’s Workforce Management team, supporting the Grievance and Appeals Medical Directors. This role blends advanced strategic analysis with operational workforce management, focusing on both enterprise-level planning and day-to-day execution to ensure optimal staff deployment and service delivery. This role requires an individual who is willing to roll up their sleeves and own operational workforce management activities today while helping shape the future state of workforce management for the organization. Success in this role requires equal comfort with detailed execution, process improvement, data analysis, and strategic workforce planning.This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys building and improving workforce management processes. Initially, the position will focus on operational workforce management activities including scheduling, case assignment, reporting, and workforce administration. As workforce processes and reporting capabilities become more automated, the role will increasingly focus on workforce planning, operational analysis, and strategic decision support for leadership. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in an environment where processes continue to evolve and mature. They possess the curiosity and initiative to challenge existing approaches, identify inefficiencies, and develop scalable solutions that improve operational effectiveness. They are equally comfortable managing detailed day-to-day workforce activities as they are analyzing trends, developing recommendations, and influencing workforce strategy.Key Responsibilities:* Perform short-range and intermediate forecasting for staffing needs, incorporating real-time data, utilization trends, and anticipated demand fluctuations.* Manage daily case assignment and inventory distribution while continually evaluating workload trends, skill alignment, process effectiveness, and opportunities to improve workforce performance.* Creates reporting that is applicable and useful to Physician Leadership and Medical Directors, such as productivity and handle times.* Translate workforce data into meaningful insights and recommendations for physician leadership, balancing day-to-day operational requirements with long-term workforce planning and optimization strategies.* Administer and conduct tactical capabilities such as scheduling and absence management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies, as well identify efficiencies as they arise.* Assess organizational staffing, identify requirements, and recommend solutions to meet both immediate and future workforce objectives.* Provide actionable analysis of talent and staffing needs, supporting strategic and operational goals at the department and segment level.* Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of organizational strategy, departmental objectives, and their linkages to related business areas to inform workforce decisions.* Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational execution and strategic initiatives, leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills.* Make independent decisions regarding work methods and approaches, including resolving issues in ambiguous or evolving circumstances with minimal supervision.* Ensure all workforce management activities comply with U.S. federal and Puerto Rico employment laws and Humana’s internal guidelines.* Monitor and report on key workforce metrics; adjust planning and processes as needed to optimize performance and employee engagement.* Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and optimize workforce management processes, reporting, and operational workflows, reducing administrative effort and enabling more strategic workforce planning activities.* Assess newly developed and existing workforce processes and recommend/take action on improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, reporting accuracy, and the overall experience of leaders and team members.# **Use your skills to make an impact****Required Qualifications:** * 6+ years of Workforce Management experience, including forecasting, inventory management, and tactical planning* Advanced experience with Verint Workforce Management* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive business decisions* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word* Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience sharing insights with senior leaders* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail* Experience supporting complex healthcare operations, physician groups, or other highly skilled professional clinical teams.* Proven ability to develop workforce management processes, improve operations, and make strategic recommendations* Comfortable working in evolving environments and adapting to changing business needs* Passion for improving customer and member experiences* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments where processes, workflows, and requirements may evolve over time. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience in healthcare utilization management, grievance and appeals, or other regulated healthcare environments.* Experience implementing or optimizing workforce management technologies. **Additional Information** **This position operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST).** **Candidates must be available to work during operating hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with shifts assigned within that timeframe.**Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Pay Range**The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$71,100 - $97,800 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.**Description of Benefits**Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.Application Deadline: 10-01-2026