Workforce Management Scheduling Lead

Workforce Management Scheduling Lead

Are you passionate about workforce management and thrive in a collaborative culture where sustainability is at the heart of our core values? At Weyerhaeuser, this role will be heavily involved in the implementation of UKG Pro WFM as we work towards optimizing workforce efficiency and compliance while enabling achievement of business goals. You will optimize scheduling, labor forecasting, and planning through expert administration of scheduling functionality within UKG across the U.S. and Canadian locations, including manufacturing sites, distribution centers, Timberlands field sites, as well as Seattle HQ. You will be responsible for standardizing schedules, defining scheduling practices, and enabling advanced scheduling features within UKG Scheduling to support business operations.

This role will have strong partnerships and collaborate with business operations leaders, site payroll contacts and Payroll, and provide key insights and analytics to support demand and capacity planning.

What You'll Do :

• Serve as subject matter expert for UKG WFM Scheduling & Forecasting functionality including overseeing upgrades, analyzing risks, assessing new release features, and leading projects to adopt new functionalities or change processes.
• Work closely with business operations, Payroll, HRMS, and UKG to optimize schedule functionality (including process optimization / automation, system enhancements, and new functionality implementations).
• Ensure that workforce Scheduling & Forecasting functionality complies with organizational policies, applicable laws and regulations, and corporate governance requirements in U.S. and Canada proactively addressing risks or gaps in coverage.
• Conduct reporting and analysis to propose and effectively implement scheduling, demand, and capacity planning enhancements across all business functions.
• Manage and prioritize scheduling requests from site operations and work to ensure scheduling needs are incorporated while also ensuring standardization of scheduling practices across business functions.
• Manages communication, stakeholder buy-in, and training related to scheduling system improvements and policy changes. Optimize Scheduling functionality and processes related to scheduling and labor balance monitoring; recommend and implement improvements to workflow, controls, and documentation.
• Effectively partner with business leaders, HR leaders, and WFM Center of Excellence (COE) peers to capture business requirements for scheduling processes; articulates technical specifications for UKG scheduling functionality improvements and enhancements.

5-7 years of experience in scheduling and forecasting roles, this includes experience in creating and managing complex schedules, as well as generating accurate forecasts; manufacturing preferred. Experience with all aspects of scheduling and forecasting system use, system upgrades, risk analysis, new feature adoption, and process automation for improved scheduling efficiencies. Previous experience in a large, complex, multi-jurisdiction (U.S. and Canada) enterprise environment. Experience implementing or supporting HCM / workforce management / time & attendance / advanced scheduling systems (e.g., UKG Pro, Kronos Workforce Dimensions, Kronos Central, ADP eTime, Dayforce, or similar or equivalent) highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders to align schedules to demand, capacity, and business strategy. Advanced knowledge of scheduling and forecasting systems, including template design, schedule optimization, and reporting features. Exceptional analytical skills to recognize / manage shift patterns, schedules, and forecasting models. Demonstrated knowledge of union rules / CBAs and labor laws. Demonstrated knowledge of business operations and the ability to synthesize complex workforce data to provide clear, decisive, and actionable recommendations to improve labor optimization decisions across business functions and at a macro level. Experience implementing and leading scheduling practices, process enhancements, and automation opportunities to drive operational excellence. Excellent collaboration and influence skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively negotiate with other teams to create mutually beneficial solutions. Strong customer service orientation and passion for delivering exceptional user experiences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Location : This role has the ability to be a fully remote work-from-home position, provided you are currently based (or are planning to move to) one of the following states : Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington. This role is not open to those who live in other states or countries.

What We Offer :

Compensation : This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $88,910-$133,506 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits : When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement : Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation : We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

About Weyerhaeuser : We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.