Labor Analyst, Workforce Management Labor Analytics

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Labor Analyst, Workforce Labor Analytics supports the Workforce Management and Business Analytics functions by delivering actionable labor insights, reporting, forecasting support, and operational analytics that drive productivity, labor optimization, and workforce performance. This role serves as a key analytical resource responsible for developing reports and dashboards, maintaining labor and workforce data integrity, supporting forecasting and planning activities, and providing analytical support for workforce management initiatives. The analyst partners closely with Operations, Finance, HR, Payroll, Technology, and Field Leadership to identify trends, improve labor efficiency, support decision-making, and ensure accurate workforce planning processes. The position combines advanced business analytics responsibilities with hands-on workforce management support, helping bridge operational execution and strategic workforce planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related field
2+ years of experience in Workforce Management, HR Systems or related field.
Strong SQL skills required.
Familiarity with data warehouse environments such as Snowflake. Databricks etc.
Working knowledge of Python, R, or other analytical programming languages.
Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis
Exposure to BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
Ability to communicate insights clearly and concisely
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with an operational mindset
Willingness to learn and grow into greater ownership
Ability to balance data insights with practical execution
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to document processes and follow governance standards

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting retail, service-based, or multi-unit operations
Interest in analytical modeling, forecasting, and optimization

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, scorecards, and reporting solutions supporting labor, productivity, scheduling, and operational performance metrics.
Analyze workforce and operational data to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
Ensure data integrity through validation, reconciliation, and continuous improvement of reporting processes and analytics tools.
Support labor forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes using historical performance, business drivers, and operational demand.
Monitor forecast accuracy, labor productivity, and key workforce performance metrics, identifying variances and improvement opportunities.
Support workforce management system administration, including data loads, organizational updates, testing, and approved configuration changes.
Troubleshoot system and user issues, coordinate resolutions, and ensure reliable operation of interfaces, integrations, and scheduled processes.
Identify and implement opportunities to automate reporting, improve analytics capabilities, and enhance workforce planning processes.
Support cross-functional projects related to labor optimization, workforce management, and operational efficiency.