Workforce Planning Analyst - Remote Opportunity - KinderCare Education LLC

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The Workforce Planning Analyst role is a newly created position that will support a critical need at KinderCare Learning Companies - analyzing, forecasting, and planning workforce supply and demand, assessing gaps, and implementing solution strategies to meet the business needs of the organization. In this role, you will analyze people data of the evolving workforce landscape; collaborate with business partners to understand future business needs; and calculate and visualize various workforce roadmaps taking us from current to future state.
Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth workforce analysis on current staff, considering factors such as current workforce landscape, skills and capabilities, organizational designs, attrition rates, demographics, and future needs.
• Research and analyze industry trends, labor market trends, and future workforce needs based on business strategy.
• Analyze, and interpret HR data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern.
• Support the development of strategic workforce plans to address current and future workforce challenges. Propose actionable strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners to understand each department's specific workforce needs and challenges. Partner with other HR teams (Talent Acquisition, Talent Investment and Culture, Compensation & Benefits) to ensure overall alignment of strategies.
• Support HR Business Partners in the implementation stage through thoughtful orchestration of efforts and project management solutions. Provide additional data analysis for continuous course correction and alignment.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards to visualize workforce metrics for senior leadership.
• Audit and evaluate the effectiveness of the workforce strategies and initiatives.
• Keep updated with the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies in workforce planning. Recommend improvements to workforce planning processes and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in workforce planning, HR analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and other data analytics and visualization tools.
• Experience in working with multiple data sources and combining relevant information to generate insights from analyses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter
• Curious and bold learner
• Comfortable with ambiguity

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.