Workforce Management Traffic Analyst - REMOTE

Driven to be the Best

People. Performance. Purpose.

At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

The Workforce Management Traffic Analyst will be responsible for interpreting customer contact data, formulating, and implementing modifications to staffing plans for employee schedules and skill assignments to balance resources, both in real time and for future planning.  This role will provide input and assist in the management of staff resources dynamically to support call center network goals and expectations.  This role will also process timely, accurate reports on performance, goals, actions taken and needed to meet our daily goals. This position supports both internal and outsourced contact centers.  

What You'll Do:

• Closely monitor contact center volume (voice, social media, etc.) routed to multiple outsource partners and internal ABG contact center, and make decisions to obtain service and budget levels determined by management

• Adjust routing on a real-time basis to allocate to different skills and/or vendors based on service level or contractual metrics

• Coordinate with IT Security to create new employees in the “SSO” systems (Symbee, Amazon, Verint) and add/adjust/monitor appropriate skills/permissions

• Create/Adjust routing profiles (skills) in ACD and Workforce Management Systems

• Act as point of contact for access/permissions issues related to WFM systems (Verint, Amazon, Symbee)

• Direct and coordinate the real-time operation. Make decisions related to overtime, vacation, and time off without pay

• Analyze real time contact center trends including all customer contact volumes/ patterns, staff productivity, absenteeism, and resource allocation

• Monitor and adjust daily/weekly/monthly employee schedules, and make empowered decisions based on any impact to staffing levels

• Create “Intraday” reporting and distribute to management team

• Interact with Managers, Supervisors, and Outsource Partners throughout the day to optimize performance

• Assists in the recovery from periodic outages and system down-time as they occur within the contact center

• Monitor severe weather (forecast and current) that may impact volumes, location closures, and inventory loss

• Monitor airport activity that may impact flight delays and call arrival volume/patters

• Serve as a primary contact for contact center WFM to make decisions or escalate work related issues in the absence of the department manager and/or scheduling analyst

• Coordinate/conduct daily briefings with WFM team and leadership team to ensure staffing opportunities are brought to the attention of operations

• Facilitates recovery efforts from periodic outages and system down time when they occur within the contact center

• Act as backup for critical roles, including department Scheduler, Forecaster, and Technology Analyst

• Other duties as assigned

Perks You’ll Get:

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance  

• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions 

• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills 

• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars  

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more   

What We’re Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• 1-2 years prior RPM / WFM experience as a Traffic/Scheduling Analyst

• Two years’ experience in a Call Center environment (or equivalent of professional experience)

• Knowledge of Verint WFM Software (preferred) or similar application (NICE/IEX, E-WFM, Genesis, etc.)

• Intermediate knowledge of ACD Technology (AWS-preferred, Avaya, Aspect, etc.)

• Two years’ experience in a Call Center environment 

• Requires a high level of computer expertise, including MS Office Suite.  (SQL experience a plus) 

• Ability to analyze and interpret data

• Ability to communicate with all levels of company leadership and call center personnel

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

• Regular and punctual attendance is required

• Ability to work in an expanded hours operation, including evenings and weekends

• Minimal travel is required

The starting hourly rate for this position is between $25.00– $28.00 hourly. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for up to 10 % bonus opportunities. [long-term incentive compensation awards].

Who We Are: 

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.   

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.