The Scheduling Manager leads the workforce scheduling function to ensure optimal staffing levels that support our goals, service level attainment, employee engagement, and operational efficiency for CenterWell Pharmacy. You will manage a team of Analysts and manage the development, execution, and continuous improvement of staffing schedules across multiple lines of business for CenterWell Pharmacy. You will use forecasting and workforce management tools to balance customer demand, employee preferences, and budget requirements.
The Scheduling Manager, Workforce Management partners with Forecasting, Real-Time Management, Operations Leadership, Human Resources, and Partners to deliver workforce strategies that maximize resource utilization while maintaining positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Schedule Strategy & Planning
Lead the creation and maintenance of short-term and long-term workforce schedules aligned with forecasted demand.
Develop staffing plans that increase service levels, productivity, occupancy, shrinkage, and labor costs.
Ensure schedules support our goals while following labor laws and organizational policies.
Evaluate scheduling effectiveness and recommend adjustments to improve operational performance.
Workforce Management Leadership
Manage a team of Workforce Scheduling Analysts.
Establish performance expectations and development plans for scheduling team members.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Guide standardization and best practices across scheduling processes and methodologies.
Operational Partnership
Collaborate with Operations leaders to assess staffing requirements and address workforce challenges.
Provide schedule recommendations based on business needs, forecast changes, and operational priorities.
Participate in strategic planning discussions related to staffing models, new business initiatives, and organizational growth.
Scheduling Optimization
Utilize Workforce Management systems to produce efficient schedules and identify opportunities for automation.
Analyze schedule efficiency metrics including adherence, occupancy, schedule fit, overtime utilization, and staffing variance.
Lead shift bids, schedule rotations, vacation planning, and intraday schedule adjustments.
Identify opportunities to improve employee flexibility while maintaining operational requirements.
Reporting & Analytics
Monitor and report key workforce performance indicators.
Conduct schedule effectiveness analyses and provide actionable recommendations.
Prepare executive-level summaries and presentations on staffing risks, trends, and opportunities.
Support scenario planning and capacity analysis for future business needs.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure scheduling practices comply with federal, state, and local labor regulations.
Maintain workforce management, governance standards, and documentation.
Monitor schedule adherence to organizational policies and service commitments.
Continuous Improvement
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance workforce scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
Support Workforce Management system implementations, upgrades, and enhancement projects.
Evaluate new workforce planning tools and methodologies to improve outcomes.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required qualifications
10 or more years of Workforce Management experience.
2 or more years of experience in a leadership role leading a team of direct reports.
BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) vendor management call center/client services experience.
Expertise in workforce scheduling methodologies, forecasting, and capacity planning.
Experience working with Workforce Management platforms (Genesys, Verint, NICE IEX, Aspect, Calabrio, or similar).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Experience presenting complex data, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership, with the ability to translate analytics into a compelling story that drives understanding, alignment, and decision-making.
Preferred qualifications
Bachelors degree.
Experience supporting multi-site, remote, or hybrid work environments.
Experience with healthcare, customer service, contact center, or operations organizations.
Experience managing vendor oversight to include performance metrics, service level agreements (SLAs) and Profit and Loss (P&L) across onshore, nearshore, and far shore teams.
Extensive knowledge of forecasting, capacity planning, and real-time workforce management disciplines.
Lean Six Sigma or Process Improvement Certification.
Additional Information
Work Style: Remote/Work at Home
Travel: 10-15%
Work at Home/Remote Requirements
To ensure Hybrid Office/Home associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Hybrid Office/Home associates must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone and computer equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
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Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$94,900 - $130,500 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 08-28-2026
