Labor Manager (ONSITE)
Salary Range:
$90,000.00 to $100,000.00 based upon experience.
The Labor Manager will be responsible for El Super and Fiesta Stores labor planning, system implementation & maintenance, reporting & analytics. Works closely with Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and Merchandising in the development of, weekly/period/annual budgets as well as managing variances between actual and budgeted hours and dollars. Additionally, this role will be responsible for creating and delivering weekly labor reports to various stakeholders across the organization.
Onsite:
Candidates must be able to work onsite at our Store Support Center in Commerce, CA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Create and distribute weekly labor reports to stakeholders across the organization, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights.
- Develop, annual budget and period/weekly forecast for store labor cost including forecasting hourly rates based on minimum wage adjustment.
- Manage labor standards for all El Super and Fiesta stores.
- Maintain ADP labor system configurations and enhancement to support changes in business processes along with day-to-day system support.
- Collaborate with Operations, IT and HR to troubleshoot ADP issues related with schedules, timesheets, and HR data.
- Develop best practices to streamline & automate data flow between Regional Directors and Stores.
- Automate processes to support Store Operations in managing labor and payroll effectively.
- Train District Managers, Store Management and partners on labor planning & reporting, and labor systems (ADP).
- Partner with Regional Directors and HR to ensure labor compliance.
- Collect and deliver data driven insights and recommendations on various labor related initiatives.
- Facilitate discussions with Operations leadership to develop plans to improve labor performance and reporting.
- Analyze labor trends, patterns, and variances to support labor cost management, staffing optimization, and productivity improvements.
- Develop and maintain labor-related metrics, reports, and dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making.
- Respond to ad-hoc data requests and provide support to business partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting of labor-related data.
- Conduct audits and identify potential discrepancies in labor data, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Work closely with Payroll & HR to ensure accurate labor costs planning & reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement labor management strategies that support business objectives
- This role may include other reporting responsibilities outside of labor analysis, such as sales, inventory, or financial reporting, to support overall business operation strategies. The ideal candidate should be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Strong problem-solving skills with emphasis on Workforce Management. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in related field preferred from an accredited 4-year college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience, and a minimum of two years prior experience performing systems development and analysis or equivalent responsibilities as required in a retail distribution environment. Prior experience performing the analysis and design of business applications on complex systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in labor analysis, preferably in a retail or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with labor management systems (LMS) and time and attendance systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data visualization tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. English/Spanish bilingual is a PLUS
COMPUTER/PC SKILLS
- Proficient in ADP software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Access.
- Proficient in Microsoft VBA programming language.
- Knowledge of XML, and CSV, file structures.
- Able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies as they related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Strong knowledge in the writing of business & technical specification.
- Proficient in navigating the internet using web browsers, especially Google Chrome.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of statistics mathematics.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The associate frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.