Entry Level Workforce Management Specialist Jobs
New grad workforce management specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or hands-on scheduling projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Insurance, and Hospitality & Tourism, with employers like Oscar Health, Rippling, and System One hiring at this level now.
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Description
Summary:
The Workforce Management Specialist II supports staffing processes within the Strategic Workforce Planning Center of Excellence. This role supports requisition management, position control, and adherence to CHRISTUS policies and HR best practices. They collaborate with leaders across departments to verify budgetary and organizational accuracy, ensuring staffing aligns with operational and productivity standards. This role requires building trusted business relationships to enhance operational and patient care outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Supports workforce planning practices to promote a high-performance culture emphasizing quality, productivity, and high patient care standards within the department.
- Uses written and verbal communication skills to advise senior-level clients on workforce planning process recommendations and best practices, leading both internal and client-facing review sessions focused on processes and deliverables.
- Collaborates with leadership in the implementation and management of organizational design and structure to meet enterprise needs effectively.
- Assists in forecasting staffing requirements based on historical data, trends, and projected volume to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Guides leaders through workforce optimization reviews, ensuring the best utilization of existing staff and adherence to the approval process for additional staffing requests.
- Provides guidance on correct organizational structure and compliance with FLSA, tax regulations, and other human resources governance standards.
- Manages and maintains relationships with clients and client leadership teams, overseeing correspondence and reporting.
- Analyzes the impact of mass changes or reorganization requests, working with business and leadership teams through the governance process.
- Ensures alignment of departmental positions with budgetary and allocation guidelines.
- Proactively audits position and work assignment data, developing reports and making recommendations based on findings.
- Resolves escalated inquiries within agreed-upon SLAs.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of CHRISTUS Labor Council Policies, Processes, and Procedures.
- Works independently with minimal direction.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for HR, Talent Acquisition, and hiring managers regarding position management and organizational structures.
- Assists with training team members as needed.
- Must have problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
- Experience with data systems and data visualization platforms like Power BI required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, web applications, and Outlook required.
- Experience with HRIS preferred.
Experience
- 2-4 years’ experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, data analytics, or related field required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Human Resources Certification preferred.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
The Workforce Management Specialist II supports staffing processes within the Strategic Workforce Planning Center of Excellence. This role supports requisition management, position control, and adherence to CHRISTUS policies and HR best practices. They collaborate with leaders across departments to verify budgetary and organizational accuracy, ensuring staffing aligns with operational and productivity standards. This role requires building trusted business relationships to enhance operational and patient care outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Supports workforce planning practices to promote a high-performance culture emphasizing quality, productivity, and high patient care standards within the department.
- Uses written and verbal communication skills to advise senior-level clients on workforce planning process recommendations and best practices, leading both internal and client-facing review sessions focused on processes and deliverables.
- Collaborates with leadership in the implementation and management of organizational design and structure to meet enterprise needs effectively.
- Assists in forecasting staffing requirements based on historical data, trends, and projected volume to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Guides leaders through workforce optimization reviews, ensuring the best utilization of existing staff and adherence to the approval process for additional staffing requests.
- Provides guidance on correct organizational structure and compliance with FLSA, tax regulations, and other human resources governance standards.
- Manages and maintains relationships with clients and client leadership teams, overseeing correspondence and reporting.
- Analyzes the impact of mass changes or reorganization requests, working with business and leadership teams through the governance process.
- Ensures alignment of departmental positions with budgetary and allocation guidelines.
- Proactively audits position and work assignment data, developing reports and making recommendations based on findings.
- Resolves escalated inquiries within agreed-upon SLAs.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of CHRISTUS Labor Council Policies, Processes, and Procedures.
- Works independently with minimal direction.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for HR, Talent Acquisition, and hiring managers regarding position management and organizational structures.
- Assists with training team members as needed.
- Must have problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
- Experience with data systems and data visualization platforms like Power BI required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, web applications, and Outlook required.
- Experience with HRIS preferred.
Experience
- 2-4 years’ experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, data analytics, or related field required.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Human Resources Certification preferred.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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Entry Level Workforce Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level workforce management specialist job?
Entry level workforce management specialist roles typically look for candidates who understand scheduling principles, workforce planning basics, and data tools like Excel or workforce management software. Internship experience in operations, HR, or contact center environments gives a strong edge. Highlighting coursework in operations management, organizational behavior, or business analytics also helps, and some employers welcome candidates who have completed relevant certifications even without full-time experience.
Which companies hire entry level workforce management specialists?
Companies hiring entry level workforce management specialists right now include Oscar Health, Rippling, and System One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, the most active employers tend to be large contact centers, healthcare systems, retail chains, and logistics operations that rely on high-volume shift planning and need junior analysts to support their scheduling teams.
Are there remote entry level workforce management specialist jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level openings are on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote. About 67% of entry level workforce management specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how many employers prefer new hires to train in person before working independently on scheduling and staffing workflows.
Are these new grad workforce management specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior workforce management specialist roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, co-ops, or relevant academic projects in place of full-time work history. Some also accept a strong portfolio demonstrating scheduling analysis or data-driven staffing recommendations as a substitute for direct on-the-job experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level workforce management specialists?
Entry Level workforce management specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Hospitality & Tourism, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate large, shift-based workforces that constantly need junior analysts to help forecast demand, build schedules, and track real-time staffing against coverage targets.