Manager Workforce Strategy & Analytics - Remote Opportunity

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

KinderCare seeks an outstanding Workforce Strategy & Analytics Manager to shape the future of our labor models and deliver an outstanding experience for staff, families, and students. This cross-functional role within Corporate Strategy partners with Finance & Operations to optimize budgets, manage practices, and drive adoption of new technologies.

• Lead and empower a team of analysts to build and implement data-driven workforce models, ensuring accurate budgets and exceptional experiences.
• Partner with Center Operations to develop efficient labor tools and standards, promoting model adoption and operational excellence.
• Oversee the optimization of workforce management systems and drive new technology adoption.
• Collaborate with FP&A to budget labor expenses and forecast weekly fluctuations.
• Contribute to crafting a dynamic Workforce Strategy aligned with industry trends.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, operations management, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience, including shown expertise in managing and constructing workforce planning models for a substantial hourly workforce, operations finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with workforce planning systems.
• Outstanding communication skills, enabling effective summarization of sophisticated trends for communication at all leadership levels, strong leadership abilities, and the capability to coach and mentor direct reports and others.
• Preferred experience in database management and data visualization, robust analytical and problem-solving skills, and comfort using large and sophisticated datasets to advise decisions and drive continuous testing and optimization.
• Highly motivated and intellectually curious, displaying a self-starting attitude, and adept at leading multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing based on business impact.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.