Workforce Analyst

4 weeks ago


Markham, Canada Aviva Full time

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Aviva's Workforce Management department is a centralized, shared services team accountable for delivering a full suite of Workforce services to our various omni-channel Contact Centres across Canada.

The Workforce Analyst is a key function to the success of the business unit. Reporting to the Workforce Management Leader, the Workforce Analyst will be responsible for delivering forecasting, scheduling, and intraday management solutions to our Contact Centre partners, with a heavy emphasis on data analysis and teamwork to drive consistent improvements.

What you’ll do- Forecasting - Analyze and combine key forecast elements with past and future operational events to produce long term/short term/intraday forecasts within a variance target. Provide post incident analysis on any variance to target. Maintain detailed event logs of incidents impacting Operations for use in future forecasts.- Capacity Planning - Use forecasting models to preplan: Headcount requirements; hiring/training cycles; shrinkage management; future project/marketing initiatives in order to: improve staff productivity and work-life balance; achieve business goals; as well as define Operational budgets.- Scheduling - Own overall agent scheduling responsibilities, including, but not limited to: the production and maintenance of optimized work schedules; vacation schedules; special event schedules; and bank time management. Provide gap analysis and mitigation solutions when business goals are at risk of not being achieved.- Performance Analysis - Continually analyze key performance metrics to identify incidents, trends, and patterns on agent and operational areas of opportunity, and collaborate with Operations to resolve them.- Intraday Management - Monitor key indicators, as well as queue and agent activity in real-time. Maintain open communication with Operational leaders to coordinate changes to: optimize performance and productivity; mitigate negative impacts to business goals; and activate business recovery plans when needed.-
- Subject Matter Expert - Provide WFM insight, solutions, and training to partners in a clear and concise manner. Thoroughly understand the capabilities of the WFM systems to improve efficiency and our service proposition. Keep current with leading WFM technology and methods.

What you’ll bring

Minimum Qualifications- Five years of contact centre experience including three years on a Workforce Management or Command Centre team in a dedicated Workforce Analyst role.- Can work a flexible schedule to support the needs of our team and partners. Every effort is made to provide shift predictability and stability.

Expected Qualifications- Knowledge of industry related language and technology; as well as Contact Centre metrics, calculations, and the factors that influence their results.- Deep understanding of Workforce Management related language, technology, and standard methodologies.- Proficient with WFM software such as IEX, Aspect and Verint- Knowledge of MS Excel: basic formulas; pivot tables and charts; slicer and timeline filters

Favorable Qualifications- Direct working experience with the following software: Five9 Contact Centre and Verint WFM.- Solid understanding of concepts and methods in statistical forecasting and/or data science.- Expert level knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access; coding queries and macros.- Bilingual - English and French.- Verifiable track record of innovation, process improvement, and positive disruption.

Expected Skills and Abilities- Self-starter and able to adapt in a fluid environment.- Ability to reprioritize individual work to support team needs as circumstances require.- Strong time management, organizational, and goal setting skills.- Ability to consistently meet deadlines unsupervised.- Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and ability- Ability to adapt to various working relationships with partners at all organizational levels.- Consummate professional particularly when handling difficult situations or people.

What you’ll get- Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.- Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks- Exceptional career development opportunities with diverse career paths, including the opportunity for leadership.- We support your professional development and your investment in academic studies.- Hybrid Work Model

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