At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Job Description
The Manager, Workforce Planning and Analytics leads the design, development, and execution of enterprise workforce planning strategies. This role uses data-driven insights, forecasting models, and workforce analytics to ensure the organization has the talent capacity, skills, and structure needed to achieve business objectives. The manager collaborates closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and business leaders to deliver actionable intelligence, optimize staffing decisions, and enhance workforce effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Forecasting
- Develop short‑ and long‑term workforce plans aligned to organizational strategy and budget.
- Utilize predictive analytics to anticipate talent needs, skill gaps, and workforce risks.
- Build scenario models to support staffing plans, hiring strategies, and capacity management.
People Analytics & Reporting
- Lead the creation of dashboards, scorecards, and analytics that provide insights into headcount, turnover, labor spend, talent flows, and productivity.
- Translate complex data into clear, concise, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Ensure data quality and integrity across HR systems and reporting processes.
Strategic Partnership
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and Finance to inform hiring plans, resource allocation, and organizational design decisions.
- Serve as a consultative advisor on workforce trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Present insights and recommendations to leaders to support data-driven decision-making.
Process & Technology Optimization
- Improve workforce planning processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Introduce best practices for analytics automation, reporting efficiency, and data visualization.
- Support system enhancements and new technology integrations that strengthen analytics capability.
- Coach or lead analysts to ensure high-quality analysis, reporting, and delivery.
- Promote a culture of curiosity, data literacy, and continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in workforce planning, HR analytics, people analytics, or related field
- Proven experience supporting senior leadership with data-driven insights and recommendations
- Experience working with HRIS, ATS, and workforce/financial planning tools
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Advanced Excel capabilities, including modeling and scenario analysis
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets
- Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday, SuccessFactors, or equivalent platforms
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Ability to influence leaders through data storytelling and insight-driven recommendations
- Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally
Benefits & Perks
The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.
We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.