Workforce Specialist
Peckham, Inc.
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Job summary
Peckham, Inc. is seeking a Workforce Specialist to oversee scheduling and optimization across our contact center operations in Lansing, MI.
The role supports leadership, operations, recruiting, training, and analytics to ensure staffing aligns with contractual needs while maintaining a positive employee experience. Responsibilities include creating and adjusting schedules, managing attendance and coverage, administering workforce systems, and developing reports and dashboards to monitor
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1–3 years in workforce management, scheduling, forecasting, or related fields.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical skills to identify trends and recommend solutions.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data-analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Create, publish, maintain, and adjust employee schedules based on demand and contracts.
- Manage planned absences and staffing coverage while meeting requirements.
- Coordinate training, meetings, and off-phone activities to support needs.
- Collaborate with Operations, Training, Recruiting to align workforce needs.
- Administer workforce management systems and onboarding/offboarding.
- Maintain data integrity in workforce systems and configurations.
- Develop workforce reports and dashboards to track KPIs.
- Provide training and support on scheduling processes and tools.
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Job description
Peckham Inc. – Workforce Specialist
2nd shift position. Schedules may fluctuate based on operational needs, as coverage is required from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, and 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM EST on Saturdays and Sundays.
Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles.
The Workforce Specialist is responsible for workforce scheduling, and workforce optimization activities to ensure operational excellence across assigned contracts.
This role partners closely with leadership, operations teams, agents, training departments, recruiting, and other Peckham resources to ensure staffing strategies align with business needs while maintaining a positive employee experience.
The Workforce Specialist provides oversight of monitoring call volume, real time adherence and service level performance for Peckham Contact Center.
- Scheduling and Workforce Administration: Create, publish, maintain, and adjust employee schedules and shifts based on forecasted demand, contractual requirements, and operational needs.
- Manage planned absences, scheduling accommodations, and employee scheduling preferences while maintaining appropriate staffing coverage.
- Coordinate meetings, training, coaching, project work, and other off-phone activities to support operational needs and minimize service impacts.
- Partner with Operations, Training, Recruiting, and other internal departments to coordinate workforce needs and scheduling impacts.
- Workforce Systems Administration: Administer workforce management systems, including employee onboarding and offboarding, system access, employee records, workstation assignments, and workforce configuration.
- Maintain workforce system data integrity and validate employee information, calculations, and configurations for operational and contractual accuracy.
- Collaborate with Systems, Analytics, and other internal partners to identify and resolve workforce system, data, reporting, and configuration issues.
- Training and Workforce Support: Train and support employees, supervisors, and other staff on workforce management systems, scheduling processes, policies, and procedures, serving as a workforce management subject matter resource.
- Develop and maintain workforce management training materials, resources, and job aids.
- Assist with workforce and scheduling solutions that balance employee needs, business objectives, and operational requirements.
- Cross-train across workforce management functions to support team development and operational continuity.
- Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement: Analyze workforce, operational, and performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to staffing, service delivery, productivity, efficiency, and cost.
- Develop and monitor workforce reports, dashboards, and key performance metrics, including forecast accuracy, staffing levels, shrinkage, occupancy, utilization, and service objectives.
- Translate workforce data into recommendations that support operational decision-making, workforce planning, customer service, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across workforce management functions to proactively manage resources, maintain appropriate coverage, and support business continuity.
- Other duties and responsibilities: Promote organizational values, quality standards, and customer-focused service delivery. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Maintain safe and clean work environment.
- Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all team members, staff, customers, and stakeholders.
- Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards.
- Regular and predictable attendance are required of this position to support the team and needs of the operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
- Associate degree in a related field Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in workforce development may be considered.
- 1- 3 years of experience in workforce management, workforce planning, scheduling, forecasting, capacity planning, or a related field.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to analyze workforce and operational information, identify trends or issues, and make recommendations to support business needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience using reporting or data-analysis tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals and departments across the organization.
- Ability to appropriately handle and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and business information.
- As required by some customer contracts, Peckham employees may be required to obtain and maintain relevant professional certifications and/or security clearances as a condition of employment. This requirement will be determined based on the specific needs of contract.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Operations Management, Statistics, or a related field.
- Significant experience related to workforce management experience.
- Experience using workforce management and contact center systems, such as Calabrio, NICE, Genesys, or Avaya.
- Experience utilizing real-time workforce monitoring and adherence tools within a contact center environment.
- Experience developing workforce reports, dashboards, and performance metrics using Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.
- Experience supporting workforce management system administration, configuration, or data integrity.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Schedules may fluctuate based on operational needs, as coverage is required from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, and 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM EST on Saturdays and Sundays. Employees should be prepared for occasional schedule adjustments to support business and service level requirements. Overtime may be required or offered during periods of increased seasonal demand.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.
Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:
Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Location: Lansing, MI
Worker Sub-Type: Staff Member
Peckham is a national award-winning social enterprise, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities and barriers to employment.
We accomplish our mission by working with community partners and through our own diverse business lines consisting of apparel manufacturing, warehousing, call centers, environmental services, and farming.
Peckham prides itself on having a great culture which fosters a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment.
Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas, and engage in lifelong learning.
Our culture further supports our mission by encouraging flexibility, health, and wellness.
- generous PTO policies
- modern facilities
- pet friendly work sites
- free fruit
- fitness classes
- massages available for purchase
- opportunities for flexible work arrangements
Peckham, a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency which values quality, diversity, and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for greater independence and self-sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management, and innovative approaches to achieve world‑class excellence.
To prove that people with disabilities and other barriers are more than capable of delivering world‑class, high‑quality products and solutions.
Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
Peckham participates in the E-Verify program.
For information on Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER), follow this link.
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