Workforce Management Specialist at Remote

São José da Laje, Alagoas, Brazil -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

83050.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Workforce Management, Real-time Monitoring, Scheduling, Forecasting, Data Analysis, SLA Management, Resource Allocation, KPI Reporting, Process Improvement, English Fluency, Remote Collaboration

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

About Remote Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote. With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role. We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work! The Workforce Management Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of support teams. Their primary responsibility is focused on scheduling and real-time optimisation to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and operational goals. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to assist in workload forecasting based on business needs, leveraging historical data and current trends to support accurate staffing plans. Key Responsibilities: Create and maintain agent schedules that align with forecasted workload, operational requirements, and employee preferences, ensuring compliance with labour laws and company policies. Monitor real-time data, including ticket volumes, live messaging queues, and agent availability, to ensure optimal coverage and adherence to SLAs. Proactively address staffing gaps or workload fluctuations by reallocating resources or making adjustments to assignments. Track and report on schedule adherence, attendance, and productivity metrics. Identify and escalate real-time issues (e.g., volume surges, system outages) to appropriate stakeholders and execute contingency plans as needed. Recommend and implement process improvements or automation opportunities to enhance workforce management efficiency. Assist in the development of accurate short-term and long-term workload forecasts by analysing historical data, current trends, and external factors. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate forecasts into actionable staffing plans and schedules. Generate and share detailed reports on team performance, operational efficiency, and adherence to KPIs. Identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement using data insights and collaborate with teams to implement solutions. Qualifications: Proven experience in workforce management, including real-time monitoring, scheduling, and forecasting in a multi-department or multi-site environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and act on data insights. Experience with workforce management tools/software (e.g., NICE, Teleopti, Assembled, or similar) is preferred. Proven ability to manage time-sensitive, high-pressure situations effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels. Fluency in English is required. Experience working in a remote or distributed team is a plus. A proactive approach to process improvements and a willingness to stay updated on industry best practices. Practicals You'll report to: Senior Director, CX Strategy & Business Operations Team: [Operations] - [Customer Experience] Location: EMEA Start date: As soon as possible Application process Interview with recruiter Interview with future manager Interview with team members (no managers present) Bar Raiser Interview Prior employment verification check Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries. At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce. We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change. At Remote, we foster internal mobility as a key element of our culture of employee growth and development, supported by a compensation philosophy that guarantees pay equity and fairness. Therefore, all compensation changes associated with an internal move will be reviewed by the Total Rewards & People Enablement team on a case by case basis. The annual salary range for this full-time position is $36,900—$83,050 USD Benefits Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters: work from anywhere flexible paid time off flexible working hours (we are async) 16 weeks paid parental leave mental health support services stock options learning budget home office budget & IT equipment budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces How you’ll plan your day (and life) We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async. You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs. If that sounds like something you want, apply now! How to apply Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote. If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead. Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age, abilities, disability status and any other under-represented group to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. We have 4 ERGs (Women, Disability, Queer, Minorities in Tech) who meet regularly with the People team. During your interviews and beyond, we ask & encourage anybody who needs an accommodation to request one from their recruiter. We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to. At Remote, we embrace AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity and authenticity. We look forward to meeting candidates who balance innovation with genuine expertise and experience. To learn more about Remote's AI guidelines check see here. Please note we accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

The specialist is responsible for creating agent schedules and performing real-time optimization to meet SLAs and operational goals. They also assist in workload forecasting and performance reporting to enhance overall workforce efficiency.