Sr. Consultant, Productivity Optimization

Alternate Locations: Work from Home; Atlanta, GA (Georgia); Boston, MA (Massachusetts); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Dover, NH (New Hampshire); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Phoenix, AZ (Arizona); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); US All RegionsWork Arrangement:Hybrid/Flexible : Work at home and use the office as appropriate for in-person collaboration.Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.Requisition #: 73603The Role at a GlanceWe are excited to bring on a Sr. Analyst, Workforce Management to support the Group Protection business.Background DetailsAs a Sr. Analyst on the Workforce Management team, provide subject matter expertise and direction to design and implement in-depth business analytics, metrics, and predictive modeling to support goals and objective. You will also develop, analyze, and communicate detailed and thorough long and short-term complex forecasting. You will collaborate with stakeholders and provide consultative advice & analytic support to advance growth & profitability initiatives and deliver meaningful business results by utilizing the Verint software.What you'll be doing• Applies foundational knowledge to provide recommendations for best methods for reporting and displaying data that enables the business areas to best manage their departments/teams.• Creates presentation materials for project kick off, status and implementation meetings.• Identifies and communicates to management process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality.• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.• Develops proposals for effective resource utilization and efficiency gains, including innovative changes to call/work item routing, staffing, scheduling processes, and procedures.• Performs real-time complex analysis of call center and/or other work item queues to evaluate adherence to staff schedules.• Takes initiative to drive request generation by educating business partners on Verint capabilities.• Creates and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and business leaders.• Tracks project progress and frequently shares updates with team and leadership.• Work in tandem with Speech Analytics counterpart.• Performs and delivers on routine assignments/projects while simultaneously leveraging and applying knowledge.• Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.What we’re looking forMust-haves:• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) - Minimum Required• 5 – 7+ Years experience in workforce management and business analytics directly related to the specific responsibilities of this position (Required)• Verint software experience• Strong Excel, building Macros preferredNice-to-haves:• Coding experience• Speech Analytics experienceApplication DeadlineApplications for this position will be accepted through 9/9/24 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.What’s it like to work here?At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.What’s in it for you:• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute.• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities• PTO/parental leave• Competitive 401K and employee benefits (https://hrdirectdocs.lfg.com/misc/HR/Recruiting/BenefitsResourcesGuide.pdf)• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program• Tuition assistance program• A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations• Effective productivity/technology tools and trainingThe pay range for this position is $90,300 - $164,700 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.About The CompanyLincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive (https://www.lfg.com/public/aboutus/companyoverview/diversityinclusion?audience_page_id=1422918942386) environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/lincolnfinancialgroup) , X (https://mobile.twitter.com/lincolnfingroup) , LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/4307?trkInfo=tas%3Alincoln+financial%2Cidx%3A3-1-3&trk=tyah) , and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lincolnfingroup/) . 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We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.Additional InformationThis position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.Lincoln Financial Group (“LFG”) is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov) notices.Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es) avisos.Lincoln Financial Group ("LFG") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veterans status, or genetic information. Opportunities throughout LFG are available to employees and applicants and are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. 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