Workforce Data & Forecasting Lead

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2 Locations
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Senior level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
Leads workforce forecasting, analytics, and capacity planning across contact center and processing operations. Builds and improves demand forecasts, staffing models, scenario analyses, and capacity frameworks. Provides visibility into staffing needs, service risks, costs, and operational trade-offs. Owns workforce planning assumptions, data definitions, analytics standards, and reporting requirements while translating complex data into actionable recommendations for operational and non-technical stakeholders.
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At MMS we're proud of our history, our heart, and our commitment to making a difference to people's lives. We care because people matter. We collaborate because the greatest achievements are made together, and we continuously create because some of the best innovations have yet to be imagined.

Here’s how you will make a difference in this role…  

As the Workforce Data & Forecasting Lead you’ll turn data into clear insights the business can trust You’ll be responsible for forecasting, workforce analytics and capacity planning across Maxxia and RemServ Operations; providing accurate demand forecasts, workforce models and planning insights that enable the business to make informed decisions regarding workforce requirements, service delivery, operational performance and future growth. 

You’ll own the forecasting methods, assumptions, models and capacity frameworks that shape decisions across contact centre and processing operations, uplifting workforce planning capability, strengthening reporting standards and building smarter, more practical workforce models. 

 

At MMS clear expectations help our people Be the Difference.  Your key responsibilities in this role will include:  

  • Lead long-term, short-term and intraday forecasting across contact centre and processing workloads. 

  • Provide visibility of demand, staffing needs, service risks, cost impacts and operational trade-offs. 

  • Build, validate and continuously improve forecasting models using trends, drivers and scenario modelling. 

  • Develop capacity plans aligned to forecast demand, service objectives and operational requirements. 

  • Own workforce planning models, staffing assumptions, data definitions, analytics standards and reporting requirements. 

  • Translate workforce data into insights and recommendations that improve service performance, workforce efficiency and planning outcomes. 

 

To be considered for this role you will have:  

  • Demonstrated forecasting experience (7+ years) within contact centre and/or processing environments. 

  • Proven ability to translate forecasts into staffing requirements and service risk visibility. 

  • Experience using Genesys Cloud WFM (preferred) or another enterprise WFM platform for forecasting, scheduling or interval‑based planning. 

  • Strong understanding of WFM metrics and interval‑based forecasting methodologies. 

  • Experience validating, reconciling and documenting datasets to ensure trust and accuracy.  

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with high attention to detail. 

  • Ability to simplify complex workforce data and forecasts into clear, actionable insights. 

  • Confident using workforce management systems, analytics tools and technology to improve forecasting accuracy and workforce planning outcomes. 

  • Effective communicator who can influence operational and non‑technical stakeholders. 

What we can offer you:

·         Strong culture and the support of a values-based recognition program

·         Novated leasing benefits and discounts

·         12 weeks paid parental leave 

·         Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

·         Sonder digital wellbeing platform, providing personalised support 24/7, plus annual flu vaccinations

·         Default Income Protection Insurance reimbursed for members of the MMS Default Super Fund

·         Exempt Employee Share Plan

·         Volunteer leave & Career break

·         MMS Rewards program

 

Embracing our value of Everyone Matters we hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected. 

·         We encourage individuals from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those caring for someone or living with a disability, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse applicants to apply.

·         We value the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our organisation.

·         We embrace hybrid working and welcome conversations about flexibility.

Please note all successful candidates will undergo background checks (including criminal history and ASIC checks) and an NDIS Workers Screening Check if appropriate.  All information provided will be treated confidentially.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

Skills Required

  • At least 7 years of forecasting experience in contact center and/or processing environments
  • Ability to translate forecasts into staffing requirements and service risk visibility
  • Experience using Genesys Cloud WFM or another enterprise workforce management platform
  • Strong understanding of workforce management metrics and interval-based forecasting methodologies
  • Experience validating, reconciling, and documenting datasets
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with high attention to detail
  • Ability to simplify complex workforce data and forecasts into actionable insights
  • Confidence using workforce management systems, analytics tools, and technology
  • Effective communication and ability to influence operational and non-technical stakeholders
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The Company
HQ: Melbourne, Victoria
1,199 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

With eight brands across the employee benefits, fleet management and disability support industries, MMS employs around 1300 people in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1989, MMS blazed the trail for salary packaging in Australia, and we have grown from a small family business to the ASX-listed house of brands we are today. At MMS, we're proud of our history, our heart, and our commitment to making a difference to people's lives. ​We care because people matter. ​We collaborate because the greatest achievements are made together, and we continuously create because some of the best innovations have yet to be imagined.​ Our vision – to be a trusted partner that provides solutions in making complex matters simple – reflects our strong nationwide presence and the many long-term clients we partner with including Federal and State governments and some of the largest public and private sector, health and charitable organisations

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