Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job understands and supports the business information needs of the company and its stakeholders in making human capital decisions and in managing employees.  The incumbent works with senior staff, business leaders, and support partners on workforce analytics and planning projects; determines what data is useful to the stakeholders - gathering and analyzing that data; and participates in development and maintenance of such materials as staffing models, metrics, reports, presentations, and dashboards. Takes part in staffing governance routines which pull together all facets of staff demand and supply, focusing both on cost optimization as well as employee acquisition/engagement/retention; and which include participation from all business and support stakeholders.  The incumbent collaborates with technology partners regarding the use of systems, programs, software and other tools associated with workforce planning and analytics.  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and analyze data related to the workforce in order to support staffing decisions.  Understand the Company’s strategic and operating plans, cost targets, and workforce utilization requirements.  Serve as a subject matter expert on workforce planning methodologies and associated tools/reports; makes recommendations for workforce-related decisions.Recommend, develop, and implement metrics and other measurements for workforce productivity, ROI, HR program effectiveness, etc. to improve business results.  Participate in regular forums and interactions to educate and hold business leaders and support partners accountable for timely workforce-related decisions and actions.  Participate in data gathering, needs assessments, staff modeling, cost-of-workforce assessments, and survey processes to provide business intelligence that produces actionable insights.  Directly supports senior workforce planning and workforce management staff, and supports business leaders in a matrixed format.  Establish close partnerships and works within service level agreements with not just business leaders but also internal partners critical to staffing: including Finance, HR, Learning and Development, and Onboarding.Support design and implementation of new management tools which optimize workforce planning and management (for example:  workforce analytics and planning systems; Tableau dashboards, Skills Inventory systems, and similar reports and tools). Make recommendations regarding technology and other tools to improvement workforce planning and workforce management.Support design and implementation of KPI’s that serve as catalysts for change by helping leaders and managers make data-driven decisions about their workforce (e.g., turnover, span of control, headcount demographics, staffing efficiencies, engagement measures, risk-of-leaving for high performers, effectiveness of hiring processes).Develop and deliver presentations to partners and business leaders regarding workforce dynamics and metrics that impact business outcomes (e.g., improve the effectiveness of customer-facing staff, identify specific competencies that drive better business results, reduce turnover in key positions, attract and retain a diverse workforce).Participate in ad-hoc projects per the direction of Leadership and the Workforce Consultant adding in properly addressing the needs of the organization. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Human Resources Management, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or related degree

Substitutions

None

Preferred

None

EXPERIENCE

Required

5 - 7 years of Business Intelligence experience5 -7 years of Data Analytics experience

Preferred

5 - 7 years of Capacity Planning or Staffing Models experience

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

None

SKILLS

Statistical Analysis and MeasurementStatistical Sampling MethodologyData Gathering and AnalysisHR Policies, Standards and ProceduresHuman Resources ConsultingInfluence and PersuasionCollaborative Problem SolvingGeneral Computer SkillsWritten & Oral Presentation Skills

Language Requirement (other than English)

None

Travel Required

None

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required 

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Frequently

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

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Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

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