Altis is proud to be partner with one of our top municipal government clients in the search for a Workfoce Management Specialist.
The Workforce Management (WFM) Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and effective contact center operations. This position requires a combination of analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills to accurately forecast demand, plan staffing capacity, and schedule agents effectively.
This is a 1-YEAR CONTRACT and follows a hybrid model with 2 days on site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Forecasting Demand:
- Analyze historical and real-time data to predict contact volumes across all channels (calls, emails, chats, etc.).
- Utilize predictive modeling techniques to identify trends, seasonality, and anomalies in contact patterns.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to incorporate new business initiatives and operational changes into forecasts.
- Capacity Planning:
- Develop short-term and long-term staffing plans that align with forecasted demand and budgetary constraints.
- Create contingency plans to address unexpected events, such as peak volumes, staffing shortages, and system outages.
- Partner with HR and recruitment teams to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained.
- Scheduling:
- Design and implement efficient and equitable agent schedules that meet service level agreements (SLAs) and comply with labor regulations.
- Optimize schedule adherence by proactively addressing potential conflicts and scheduling adjustments.
- Ensure schedules are aligned with employee preferences and organizational objectives.
- Real-Time Management:
- Monitor contact center activity in real-time to identify and address any deviations from forecasted volumes or scheduled staffing levels.
- Implement intraday adjustments to schedules to maintain service levels during peak periods or unexpected events.
- Collaborate with operations teams to effectively manage real-time staffing challenges.
- Performance Reporting & Analysis:
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to WFM performance, including forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and service level attainment.
- Analyze contact center data and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in agent performance and customer experience.
- Prepare and present insightful reports to stakeholders on WFM performance and operational effectiveness.
- Process Improvement:
- Continuously evaluate and improve WFM processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify and implement new technologies and tools to improve forecasting accuracy and optimize resource allocation.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in contact center workforce management.
Requirements:
- Must have proven experience as a Workforce Management Analyst or Specialist in a contact center environment.
- Must be able to create scheduling and forecasting models/templates from scratch.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in WFM software and tools (Genesys preferred), including workforce management platforms, forecasting tools, and data visualization dashboards.
Apply here or share your resume with tammy.banfield@altis.com
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