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Emory Healthcare · 3 hours ago

Business Analyst II (Call Center Forecast & Scheduler)

Emory Healthcare is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, and they are seeking a Business Analyst II to support workforce management through forecasting and scheduling. The role involves analyzing call volume data, managing agent schedules, and improving processes using workforce management software.

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Responsibilities

Analyzing historical call volume, average handle time, and other key metrics to predict future workload
Developing short-term, medium-term, and long-term forecasts using statistical models
Collaborating with operations, marketing, and sales teams to incorporate business changes into forecasts
Providing reports and insights on forecast performance and variance analysis
Creating and managing agent schedules to align with forecasted demand
Optimizing shift patterns, breaks, lunches, and off-phone activities to maximize efficiency
Ensuring compliance with labor laws, company policies, and agent preferences when scheduling
Managing and approve time-off requests, shift swaps, and other scheduling adjustments
Monitoring real-time call volume, agent availability, and service levels to make dynamic adjustments
Identifying and respond to unexpected fluctuations in workload
Communicate with team leads and supervisors to ensure proper staffing coverage
Generate intraday performance reports and provide actionable recommendations
Utilizing workforce management software to enhance forecasting and scheduling accuracy
Identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements in WFM operations
Stay updated on industry trends and workforce optimization strategies
Providing recommendations for improving workforce planning efficiency
In conjunction with departmental customers, conducts business analysis of information systems and identifies business objectives, requirements and information management needs
Coordinates planning and implementation of systems related projects
Assists in the development of technology plans and strategies which support of departmental objectives and the overall organizational mission and objectives
Works to maintain a high level of client satisfaction with Information Services as provided to assigned clients
Attends meetings of professional, civic and services organizations
Promotes good public and professional relations
Contributes to published articles, presents public speeches, and teaches
Administers and ensures compliance to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development
Attends educational in-services as appropriate
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
Identifies and develops solutions for customers' information technology needs
Monitors and analyzes the delivery of ongoing information services provided to assigned clients
Serves as a client advocate identifying and facilitating solutions for the clients' information technology needs
Manages systems projects to assure that business objectives and requirements are realized
Collects, organizes, and analyzes data and generates and provides accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies
Interprets applicable regulations and establishes filing and auditing procedures to ensure records and files are accurate and in compliance
Works closely with clients to foster the development and successful implementation of innovative, high quality business solutions and ensure a high level of satisfaction with services provided
Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Forecasting & PlanningScheduling & Capacity PlanningReal-Time MonitoringWorkforce Management SoftwareData AnalysisProcess ImprovementClient AdvocacyCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree
3-5 years of experience in planning and applying information technology to one or more business functions
Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred

Experience Forecasting & Planning
Analyzing historical call volume, average handle time, and other key metrics to predict future workload
Developing short-term, medium-term, and long-term forecasts using statistical models
Collaborating with operations, marketing, and sales teams to incorporate business changes into forecasts
Providing reports and insights on forecast performance and variance analysis
Scheduling & Capacity Planning
Creating and managing agent schedules to align with forecasted demand
Optimizing shift patterns, breaks, lunches, and off-phone activities to maximize efficiency
Ensuring compliance with labor laws, company policies, and agent preferences when scheduling
Managing and approve time-off requests, shift swaps, and other scheduling adjustments
Real-Time Monitoring & Intraday Management
Monitoring real-time call volume, agent availability, and service levels to make dynamic adjustments
Identifying and respond to unexpected fluctuations in workload
Communicate with team leads and supervisors to ensure proper staffing coverage
Generate intraday performance reports and provide actionable recommendations
Technology & Process Improvement
Utilizing workforce management software to enhance forecasting and scheduling accuracy
Identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements in WFM operations
Stay updated on industry trends and workforce optimization strategies
Providing recommendations for improving workforce planning efficiency
In conjunction with departmental customers, conducts business analysis of information systems and identifies business objectives, requirements and information management needs
Coordinates planning and implementation of systems related projects
Assists in the development of technology plans and strategies which support of departmental objectives and the overall organizational mission and objectives
Works to maintain a high level of client satisfaction with Information Services as provided to assigned clients
Attends meetings of professional, civic and services organizations
Promotes good public and professional relations
Contributes to published articles, presents public speeches, and teaches
Administers and ensures compliance to departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development
Attends educational in-services as appropriate
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments
Identifies and develops solutions for customers' information technology needs
Monitors and analyzes the delivery of ongoing information services provided to assigned clients
Serves as a client advocate identifying and facilitating solutions for the clients' information technology needs
Manages systems projects to assure that business objectives and requirements are realized
Collects, organizes, and analyzes data and generates and provides accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies
Interprets applicable regulations and establishes filing and auditing procedures to ensure records and files are accurate and in compliance
Works closely with clients to foster the development and successful implementation of innovative, high quality business solutions and ensure a high level of satisfaction with services provided
Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
And more

Company

Emory Healthcare

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Emory Healthcare is the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia., United States.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jennifer Schuck
Chief Executive Officer
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Joon S Lee MD
Chief Executive Officer
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