Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KinderCare Learning Companies is an early childhood education and child care provider. The Senior Analyst, Workforce Strategy & Analytics will analyze workforce and operational data to improve staffing, labor planning, and scheduling across childcare centers, while developing forecasts, staffing models, dashboards, and strategic recommendations in partnership with Operations, Finance, and HR.
Responsibilities
- Data Analysis & Insights: Conduct advanced analysis of workforce and labor data, including center-level labor performance, staffing patterns, employee trends, and labor cost drivers to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights
- Forecasting & Labor Planning: Develop and refine forecasting models and staffing plans using historical performance, demand trends, and business projections to ensure optimal labor allocation across centers
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Operations, Finance, HR, and other partners to evaluate and improve scheduling practices, staffing strategies, and labor deployment in support of organizational goals
- Workforce Strategy & Optimization: Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations and strategic initiatives; partner with leadership to design and implement solutions that enhance labor efficiency, operational effectiveness, and cost management
- Reporting & Visualization: Build and maintain high-quality dashboards, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate labor performance, trends, and strategic insights to stakeholders at all levels
- Workforce Management Tools & Processes: Own core workforce management processes, including setting center-level labor-hour targets and managing the scheduling system and tools that deliver labor guidance to field leaders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, statistics, analytics, or a related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in workforce analytics or labor planning, including data analysis, forecasting, and staffing model development
- Proven expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques
- Proficiency in analytical tools and technologies, including Excel (advanced functions), SQL, Python, R, or similar data analysis tools
- Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g. PowerBI) and building dashboards for operational leadership
- Experience developing workforce forecasts, staffing models, labor standards, and productivity metrics
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with workforce management systems, particularly Legion (preferred), as well as platforms such as Kronos/UKG, Workday, or Zebra/Reflexis
- Travel up to 10%
- Experience with workforce management systems, particularly Legion (preferred)
Benefits
- Discounted child care benefits for employees' whole families
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees' families and pets
- Employee assistance programs supporting mental health and personal growth
- Health and wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones
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