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Workforce Management Scheduler

Tatu City

Tatu CityNot stated · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

Tatu City is hiring a Workforce Management Scheduler to work at their Call Center in Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya. This role is suited for someone with experience in forecasting and scheduling in large contact centers who can manage staffing and scheduling to meet service levels.

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What you will do

  • Manage the workforce management forecasting and scheduling software to create effective employee work schedules.
  • Prepare and analyze agent schedules to meet service level requirements while adhering to work rules and legal constraints.
  • Use Genesys Workforce Optimization and Engagement software along with ACD reporting tools to assess forecast accuracy, staffing needs, and service levels.
  • Publish schedules within required timeframes and optimize daily breaks and lunches.
  • Evaluate and respond to schedule change requests appropriately.
  • Interpret operational trends and recommend changes to management.
  • Identify scheduling gaps and suggest or schedule additional agents as needed.
  • Analyze and report on shrinkage, agent trends, and attrition.
  • Monitor daily service levels and productivity, adjusting schedules when necessary.
  • Deliver reports and respond to inquiries promptly.
  • Handle shift bids, review paid time off requests, resolve escalated scheduling issues, and assist in training development on workforce processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a forecasting or scheduling analyst in a contact center with over 500 seats, preferably using Genesys Cloud.
  • Proven experience implementing workforce strategies and plans.
  • Knowledge of workforce processes including staff planning, workload distribution, and trend analysis.
  • Ability to analyze data quickly and recommend alternatives.
  • Basic understanding of omni-channel communications platforms.
  • Proficiency in Genesys Cloud CX and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), and familiarity with computerized reservation systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, employees, and management.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-changing environment.
  • Willingness to work variable shifts Monday to Friday, with some weekends.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.

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