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The Workforce & Reporting Specialist supports the Contact Center by overseeing workforce management functions and delivering accurate operational reporting and analysis. This role monitors call volume, real-time adherence, and service level performance while also generating meaningful reports that guide business decisions. The Specialist ensures optimal staffing, maintains workforce systems, analyzes performance trends, and provides recommendations to improve efficiency and service outcomes. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to support both daily operations and long-term strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate with Management and Supervisors to create and maintain team member schedules that align with call volume demands and service level goals.


• Manage schedule adjustments to ensure adequate daily resource coverage.


• Reconcile attendance daily by comparing employee timesheets with scheduled hours and time in/out reporting.


• Oversee and coordinate real-time adherence management and communicate staffing adjustments as needed.


• Maintain workforce management software and staff resource databases.


• Partner with Supervisors to coordinate time-off requests.

• Create, prepare, and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly reports that communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances.


• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all reports distributed.


• Analyze call center performance results, identify variances, and provide recommendations for improvements.


• Distinguish meaningful insights from large data sets and translate findings into actionable strategies.


• Develop and maintain performance statistics.


• Support activities, projects, and data extrapolation requests as needed.


• Lead or support project management efforts, including developing data-driven action plans, presenting findings to leadership, and supporting implementation.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and customer-friendly work environment.


• Promote Peckham’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders.


• Assist in maintaining organization-wide quality standards.


• Support the training of people with disabilities.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

At least 18 months of experience supporting a contact center environment, including reporting responsibilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Avaya/CMS or similar call center management software.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.


• High attention to detail with consistent accuracy and timeliness.


• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.


• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.


• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform well under pressure to meet critical deadlines.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain required government clearance.

• 1–3 years of workforce management experience, including forecasting and/or capacity planning.


• Bachelor’s degree or an industry‑standard IT certification (or related IT degree).


• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and experience with Workforce Optimization software.


• Experience with call center technologies, such as Avaya/CMS or other call center management platforms.


• Proficiency with reporting and analytics tools, including MS Access, Crystal Reports, SSRS, Power BI, and similar software.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case by case basis.

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case‑by‑case basis.

Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Peckham participates in the E-Verify program.

Peckham is a national award-winning social enterprise, recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We accomplish our mission by working with community partners and through our own diverse business lines consisting of apparel manufacturing, warehousing, call centers, environmental services, and farming. Peckham prides itself on having a great culture which fosters a respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. Employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, share ideas, and engage in lifelong learning. Our culture further supports our mission by encouraging flexibility, health, and wellness.

Staff enjoy benefits such as generous PTO policies, modern facilities, pet friendly work sites, free fruit, fitness classes, massages available for purchase, and opportunities for flexible work arrangements.

Peckham, a nonprofit community vocational rehabilitation organization, is a unique business and human services agency which values quality, diversity, and performance. Our mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to maximize human potential for persons striving for greater independence and self-sufficiency. We embrace collaboration, effective resource management, and innovative approaches to achieve world-class excellence.

To prove that people with disabilities and other barriers are more than capable of delivering world-class, high-quality products and solutions.

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Business Line: Contact Center Solutions

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Worker Sub-Type: Staff Member