Manager, Labor Management Productivity

Ascension • Wichita, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary:
Implements market-wide labor management and productivity improvement initiatives, procedures, processes, and projects. Acts as a labor management resource for select market ministries in support of companywide standardization initiatives for routine labor management practices and other operational/financial improvement initiatives. Owns data integrity, analytics, and reporting for labor management for assigned market ministries. Participates in labor initiatives and leads labor management meetings to drive appropriate staffing and productivity outcomes.

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

Responsibilities

• Support market, hospital, and department leaders in the implementation of labor management strategies.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness, identifies areas for improvement, and provides guidance about the appropriate corrective actions.
• Implements market-wide project and action plans for labor management, premium pay, contract labor, and overall labor expense management.
• Prepare regular reporting and maintain detailed and organized documentation for all labor metrics and initiatives.
• Support the training and development initiatives for market associates to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensures accuracy of volume forecasts, controls target requirements, manages stakeholder and business demands, and assesses and implements appropriate resource utilization.
• Participate in labor management projects, providing support in planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Participate in projects related to the development and innovation of new systems, processes, and technologies within the labor management scope.
• Assesses and maintains quality control practices that improve productivity and operational metrics.
• Maintain accurate reporting of labor management and productivity metrics and responsible for data integrity within markets in all labor management systems.
• Participates in the development and delivery of new reporting and analytics to support decision making.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and disseminate labor data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and corrective actions.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to regional and market leadership.
• Identify and recommend areas of improvements in labor processes and workflows.
• Support market leadership with actions to improve results and ensure needs and requirements are met.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned and as needed.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED