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KinderCare Learning Companies · 4 weeks ago

Senior Analyst Strategy & Workforce Analytics - Remote Opportunity!

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

KinderCare Learning Companies is an early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. As a Senior Analyst Strategy & Workforce Analytics, you will play a crucial role in crafting and advancing workforce and labor strategies, utilizing data and analytics to optimize staffing models and enhance workforce planning across childcare centers.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Conduct sophisticated analysis of workforce and labor data—including center-level labor performance, staffing patterns, employee trends, and labor cost drivers—to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights

Develop and refine forecasting models and staffing plans using historical performance, demand trends, and business projections to ensure optimal labor allocation across centers

Collaborate with Operations, Finance, HR, and other partners to evaluate and improve scheduling practices, staffing strategies, and labor deployment in support of organizational goals

Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations and pivotal initiatives. Partner with leadership to design and implement solutions that enhance labor efficiency, operational effectiveness, and cost management

Build and maintain high-quality dashboards, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate labor performance, trends, and strategic insights to partners at all levels

Own core workforce management processes, including setting center-level labor-hour targets and managing the scheduling system and tools that deliver labor guidance to field leaders

Support additional strategic or analytical initiatives as needed

Qualification

Workforce analyticsData analysisStatistical modelingForecasting techniquesExcel (advanced functions)SQLPythonRData visualizationPrioritizationBusiness senseDiligenceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsIndependent workCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field

3-5 years of experience in workforce analytics, labor planning, or related fields, preferably in a multi-unit operations, education, retail, healthcare, hospitality, or other labor-intensive industries

Proven expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques

Proficiency in analytical tools and technologies, such as Excel (advanced functions), SQL, Python, R, or similar data analysis tools

Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g. PowerBI) and building dashboards for operational leadership

Understanding of workforce management principles, such as trend forecasting, staffing models, labor planning, schedule optimization, and productivity metrics

Experience building or refining labor models, staffing standards, or productivity frameworks

Familiarity with forecasting methodologies and demand-based staffing models

Strong business sense and ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present sophisticated information in a clear and concise manner

Diligent, organized, able to work independently, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Travel up to 10% required