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About TP
Benefits of working with TP include
Career Growth and Culture
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purpose
Responsible for day to day management of service level, site efficiency/occupancy and agents to ensure adherence to schedule and compliance within established parameters during real time situations. This will require constant communication with Supervisors, Operations Managers and Support Center personnel. Real time interaction with client for reciprocal communication imperative to maintain operations at peak performance.
This position is 100% onsite in Warren, MI. Work at home is not available for this position.
This person must have open availability for adaptive scheduling, but they can expect the role to start with third shift (11 pm to 7 am Eastern Time).
Your Responsibilities
- Monitor established thresholds for schedule adherence, online states, off phone events (break and pre-approved AUX modes), agent states that are not pre-approved must be limited (ACW, long calls, Aux modes)
- Communicate with operations management for prompt resolution of issues identified in duties above
- Partner with operations in recruitment of overtime/VTO to assist with managing day to day staffing levels
- Generate inclusive alerts for any type of situations that could disturb service level or efficiency (i.e., technical issues causing idle time and/or a higher than forecasted increase in call volume and excessive general use of Aux, ACW and/or agent population shrink)
- Report as required by client and internal leadership (i.e., switch and performance reporting, attendance and adherence reporting, documentation of outages and staffing impacts resulting from these and any other ad hoc reporting that may be required)
- Information exchange with client and all their vendors in a virtual call center environment
- Thrive as a team player in a fast paced, high energy, change oriented environment
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management
- Ensure all TP policies and procedures are adhered to, including but not limited to: Security, HR, Operations, etc, and any known infractions of any of these corporate policies and procedures are communicated to the proper TP Management immediately
Qualifications
- 90 days in current position (internal applicants)
- 6 months of Workforce Management Analyst experience a must
- Must have solid customer service skills
- Must have solid verbal and written communications skills
- Must be flexible with ability to work any schedule base on business needs
- Must have proficiency in ability to use email, extended email functions, word processing and advanced spreadsheets in Excel format
- Must pass mandatory background checks which may include pre-screenings, illegal drug tests, and credit checks
About TP
Benefits of working with TP include
Career Growth and Culture
Equal Opportunity Employer
Purpose
Responsible for day to day management of service level, site efficiency/occupancy and agents to ensure adherence to schedule and compliance within established parameters during real time situations. This will require constant communication with Supervisors, Operations Managers and Support Center personnel. Real time interaction with client for reciprocal communication imperative to maintain operations at peak performance.
This position is 100% onsite in Warren, MI. Work at home is not available for this position.
This person must have open availability for adaptive scheduling, but they can expect the role to start with third shift (11 pm to 7 am Eastern Time).
Your Responsibilities
- Monitor established thresholds for schedule adherence, online states, off phone events (break and pre-approved AUX modes), agent states that are not pre-approved must be limited (ACW, long calls, Aux modes)
- Communicate with operations management for prompt resolution of issues identified in duties above
- Partner with operations in recruitment of overtime/VTO to assist with managing day to day staffing levels
- Generate inclusive alerts for any type of situations that could disturb service level or efficiency (i.e., technical issues causing idle time and/or a higher than forecasted increase in call volume and excessive general use of Aux, ACW and/or agent population shrink)
- Report as required by client and internal leadership (i.e., switch and performance reporting, attendance and adherence reporting, documentation of outages and staffing impacts resulting from these and any other ad hoc reporting that may be required)
- Information exchange with client and all their vendors in a virtual call center environment
- Thrive as a team player in a fast paced, high energy, change oriented environment
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other management
- Ensure all TP policies and procedures are adhered to, including but not limited to: Security, HR, Operations, etc, and any known infractions of any of these corporate policies and procedures are communicated to the proper TP Management immediately
Qualifications
- 90 days in current position (internal applicants)
- 6 months of Workforce Management Analyst experience a must
- Must have solid customer service skills
- Must have solid verbal and written communications skills
- Must be flexible with ability to work any schedule base on business needs
- Must have proficiency in ability to use email, extended email functions, word processing and advanced spreadsheets in Excel format
- Must pass mandatory background checks which may include pre-screenings, illegal drug tests, and credit checks
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Retail5
- Education1
- Insurance1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in workforce management specialist jobs.
- Experience with workforce management software such as NICE, Verint, or Aspect
- Proficiency in forecasting, scheduling, and real-time queue management
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills for staffing models and reporting
- Two or more years in a contact center, healthcare, or operations environment
- Familiarity with ACD systems, call routing data, and interval-level reporting
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field
Tips for Your Workforce Management Specialist Job Search
Quantify your scheduling impact concretely
Hiring managers want numbers. Instead of listing WFM duties, show how your forecast accuracy, shrinkage calculations, or interval scheduling reduced overstaffing or improved service levels. Concrete outcomes on your resume cut through generic applications immediately.
Highlight your WFM platform experience early
List the workforce management platforms you know in your resume's skills section, not buried in job descriptions. Employers filter for specific tools, and matching those keywords early keeps your application from getting screened out before a human reads it.
Target industries with large hourly workforces
Workforce management specialist roles are most active in contact centers, healthcare staffing, retail chains, and logistics operations. If your background is in one of these verticals, lead with that industry context so recruiters immediately see the fit.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists workforce management specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a scenario-based interview round
Workforce management interviews often include a live scheduling scenario or a shrinkage calculation exercise. Practice walking through how you'd adjust staffing when call volume spikes unexpectedly, because interviewers want to see your decision-making process out loud.
Negotiate using total workforce cost framing
When discussing your offer, frame your value around the labor cost your forecasting accuracy saves, not just your output. Workforce management specialists who can articulate their financial impact negotiate from a stronger position than those who describe tasks.
Workforce Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most workforce management specialists?
Oscar Health, Quest Diagnostics, and TP are hiring the most workforce management specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Employers in healthcare, financial services, and large contact center operations consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many workforce management specialist jobs are remote?
About 67% of workforce management specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how much of the role depends on software dashboards and data rather than physical presence. Forecasting, reporting, and real-time analyst functions are the most commonly offered as remote positions, while on-floor scheduling coordination roles tend to require an in-person presence.
How do you become a workforce management specialist?
Most workforce management specialists start in a contact center, operations, or scheduling support role where they gain hands-on exposure to staffing patterns and queue data. From there, learning a major WFM platform, building fluency in forecasting and shrinkage calculations, and earning a relevant certification such as a call center operations credential strengthens your candidacy. Moving into a dedicated WFM analyst position is typically the next step before reaching specialist level.
Can you get a workforce management specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level workforce management specialist roles exist, particularly in large contact centers that train internally. Employers often prioritize candidates who understand scheduling basics, have worked in a high-volume operations environment, and can demonstrate comfort with data and spreadsheets. Applying for workforce analyst or scheduling coordinator roles first is a practical way to build the specific WFM experience hiring managers look for at the specialist level.
What does the workforce management specialist interview process look like?
The interview process for a workforce management specialist typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your WFM platform experience and scheduling philosophy, and a practical exercise where you interpret staffing data or work through a forecasting scenario. Some employers add a final panel round with operations or contact center leadership to assess how you communicate workforce insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to workforce management specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to workforce management specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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