Workforce Management Analyst

WGNSTAR; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 37,195 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

WGNSTAR in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Workforce Analyst to track and optimize labor across engineering sites. The role involves analyzing labor hours, forecasting demand, and presenting insights to leadership. Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency are essential.

This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate starting at $27+ DOE, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for on-the-job development within a growing semiconductor-focused company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years of experience in workforce planning, labor analysis, project controls, operations analytics or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools; ability to communicate findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in operations, manufacturing, semiconductor, or capital project environments preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and audit engineer labor activity by workstation and ensure accurate reporting in internal systems.
• Validate timecard hours against active workstations and work-in-progress activities.
• Analyze labor hours by tool complexity, project scope, and expected task durations to identify variances.
• Forecast labor requirements using Primavera schedules and planning data.
• Monitor workload trends and recommend staffing adjustments based on changing demand.
• Develop dashboards, executive presentations, and management reports on workforce performance.
• Support labor planning and workforce deployment decisions aligned with project schedules and productivity goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Primavera scheduling

Cost tracking systems

Reporting tools

Job description

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: M-F (7:00am-4:00pm)

Pay Rate: $27+ DOE

Location: Boise, ID

Position Type: Full Time

Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Track and audit engineer labor activity by workstation, ensuring accurate reporting in internal workforce and cost tracking systems.
• Validate timecard hours against active workstations and work-in-progress activities to maintain labor reporting accuracy.
• Analyze labor hours by tool complexity, project scope, and expected task durations to identify variances and process improvement opportunities.
• Forecast labor requirements using Primavera schedules, upcoming tool install demand, and workforce planning data.
• Monitor workload trends and recommend staffing or headcount adjustments based on changing labor demand.
• Develop dashboards, executive presentations, and management reports that provide visibility into workforce performance and labor utilization.
• Support labor planning and workforce deployment decisions by aligning staffing levels with project schedules, active work scope, and productivity goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Analytics, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in workforce planning, labor analysis, project controls, operations analytics, scheduling, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with the ability to analyze labor, schedule, and productivity metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and presentation development, with the ability to communicate findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting operations, manufacturing, construction, facilities, semiconductor, or capital project environments preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferences

• Experience with Primavera scheduling tools, cost tracking systems, and workforce planning processes.
• Ability to develop dashboards and reporting solutions that support labor forecasting, resource planning, and operational decision-making.
• Experience in tool install, semiconductor, facilities, construction, or large-scale capital project environments strongly preferred.

Physical Effort/Activities

May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able tobend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits

Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.