Manager, Workforce Operations, Forecasting and Payroll

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada The Home Depot Canada Full time

**With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.**

**Position Overview**

The Manager of Forecasting and Payroll is crucial in managing payroll accuracy through advanced forecasting models. Emphasizing collaboration with finance and workforce teams, this leader ensures payroll targets align with operational goals.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Forecast Development and Analysis.
- Utilize SAS forecasting platform to develop accurate payroll forecasts.
- Analyze historical data to refine forecasting models.
- Validate model outputs against industry standards and store needs.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Reporting.
- Present and defend forecasts to senior leadership and operations finance.
- Collaborate with finance teams to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
- Provide comprehensive reports and insights on payroll trends.
- Team Leadership
- Lead the team in exploring innovative forecasting techniques.
- Mentor staff for career growth and skill enhancement.
- Facilitate training sessions to improve team capabilities in SAS and forecasting.
- Process Optimization and Innovation.
- Identify improvements in the forecasting process to increase efficiency.
- Develop adaptable strategies based on data analyses.
- Create contingency plans for unexpected forecasting deviations
- Oversee and manage the maintenance of existing, and implementation of new, engineered labour standards utilizing MOST (or similar) methodology
- Design and conduct time and motion studies for the development of engineered labor standards and process re-engineering activities
- Conduct in-depth analysis to determine the impact to the organization resulting from revisions to engineered labor standards, SOP changes or implementation of pilot programs.
- Act as an internal consultant by developing and maintaining relationships with business partners, gain an understanding of their business processes and vision, and present and influence stakeholders with recommendations for process reengineering

**Competencies**
- Drives Purpose and Vision
- Courage, Develops Talent, Plans and Aligns, Ensures Accountability, Instills Trust, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Drives Results, Communicates Effectively

**Skills**
- Proficiency in SAS and forecasting models
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

**Which position does this role report directly into?**

SR Manager Workforce Operations

**Travel Requirements**

10-20%

**Working Conditions**

Office

**Minimum Education**

Degree

**Minimum Years of Work Experience**

4

**Minimum Leadership Experience**

2

**Certifications**

SAS Certification preferred

**Other Requirements - Assets**

Experience with machine learning techniques is an asset

**Physical Effort**

A. Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally required to stop or lift light material or equipment.

**Physical Environment**

C. Almost constant exposure to factors listed in option B, which cause frequent periods of extreme discomfort

**Sensory Attention**

B. Regular need to give close attention, either hearing or seeing, to what is happening.

**Pressures**

A. There is some modest pressure from deadlines or other productivity standards. Work is somewhat repetitive.

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