Labor Workforce Management Manager
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Location: Must be located in Wichita, KS or Tulsa, OK to work on-site 3-4 days/week with 50% local travel Facility: Supports 6 hospitals/locations in the Wichita, KS area or 7 hospitals in the Tulsa, OK area Department: Labor Management Schedule: Day shift l Full-time Salary range: $100,218 - $139,698 per year Sign-on bonus: Sign on bonus or relocation available up to $10,000 Eligible for an annual bonus incentive #LI-AM2 Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Supporting market and hospital leaders with workflow improvements and implementing strategies to manage premium pay, contract labor, and overall expenses. Monitoring KPIs to identify trends and developing data-driven reporting to guide corrective actions. Ensuring accurate volume forecasting and managing stakeholder demands to optimize resource utilization. Planning and evaluating labor management projects, including the implementation of new systems and technologies. Assessing quality control and supporting associate training to enhance productivity. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What additional preferences we're seeking 2-5 years of experience in labor management, productivity, and/or workforce analytics Previous healthcare experience Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Requirements
- High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- 2-5 years of experience in labor management, productivity, and/or workforce analytics
- Previous healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Supporting market and hospital leaders with workflow improvements and implementing strategies to manage premium pay, contract labor, and overall expenses.
- Monitoring KPIs to identify trends and developing data-driven reporting to guide corrective actions.
- Ensuring accurate volume forecasting and managing stakeholder demands to optimize resource utilization.
- Planning and evaluating labor management projects, including the implementation of new systems and technologies.
- Assessing quality control and supporting associate training to enhance productivity.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
