Workforce Planning Coordinator

Position Summary

The Workforce Planning Coordinator supports the department manager in coordinating and scheduling field personnel to meet operational and project requirements. This role serves as a key point of coordination between employees and management, including assigning work orders, managing employee schedules and assignments, monitoring attendance and timesheet information, and responding to workforce-related operational issues.

The position also reviews labor and bank-hour transactions, maintains accurate workforce records, analyzes operational data, and identifies discrepancies or unusual reporting patterns to support the efficiency and integrity of Field Controls operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the scheduling and assignment of field personnel based on work orders, project requirements, employee availability, and operational priorities.
• Support the department manager in allocating employees to work orders and projects and adjusting assignments as operational needs change.
• Communicate with employees and managers regarding work schedules, assignments, schedule changes, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain accurate records of employee assignments, schedules, work orders, and related workforce information using company-approved systems.
• Monitor and maintain accurate work order information, including updates, status changes, and completion records.
• Review employee timesheets, job numbers, labor allocations, and bank-hour transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Analyze labor utilization, time reporting, and operational data to identify discrepancies, unusual trends, inconsistencies, or potential misuse of company time-reporting systems.
• Investigate time-reporting discrepancies through data analysis and supporting documentation, and escalate findings to management for review and follow-up.
• Generate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to workforce utilization, work orders, labor hours, productivity, and operational performance.
• Assist with internal audits by maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and managers regarding work orders, schedules, timesheets, and bank-hour balances.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and data integrity.
• Perform general administrative duties, including data entry, document management, filing, and record retention.
• Contribute to team objectives and undertake additional duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in scheduling, workforce coordination, operations administration, or data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, anomalies, and discrepancies within large datasets.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Experience working with ERP, work order management, scheduling, or workforce management systems is an asset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.