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Ascension

Scheduling Excellence Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

What additional requirements you'll need * Healthcare industry background. * 3+ years of experience in scheduling operations, workforce management, or staff coordination. * Experience with an ...

Ascension

Scheduling Excellence Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65K/yr

What additional preferences we're seeking * Healthcare industry background. * 3+ years of experience in scheduling operations, workforce management, or staff coordination. * Experience with an ...

Tstc

Workforce Trainer, Part Time

Campus, IL

$50/hr

... workforce development and industrial training clients ... Opportunity for steady, consistent part-time hours, with flexible scheduling throughout the week ...

AEG

Manager, HR Systems & Workforce Analytics

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Manager, HR Systems & Workforce Analytics Department: Legal Affairs & Human Resources Reports To ... schedule. Status: Full-Time, Exempt # Direct Reports: 0 Compensation: The budgeted annual base ...

At Home Stores

Store Manager

Elmhurst, IL

$59K - $77K/yr

Experience utilizing task management, HRIS, and workforce scheduling systems. * Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and comprehension. * Ability to inspire, drive urgency ...

At Home Stores LLC

Store Manager

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

$59K - $77K/yr

Experience utilizing task management, HRIS, and workforce scheduling systems. * Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and comprehension. * Ability to inspire, drive urgency ...

Komatsu

IT Manager, WFM/HCM

Chicago, IL · On-site

This role will also partner closely with HR Operations, HRIS, local workforce management teams, IT, and business leadership to ensure systems effectively support timekeeping, scheduling, attendance ...

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What is the difference between Workforce Scheduling vs Workforce Planning?

AspectWorkforce SchedulingWorkforce Planning
FocusAssigning shifts and managing daily staff schedulesStrategic forecasting of staffing needs over time
CredentialsTypically requires scheduling software knowledge and industry experienceRequires analytical skills, industry knowledge, and sometimes HR or planning certifications
Work EnvironmentOperational, day-to-day management in various industriesStrategic, long-term focus often involving HR and management teams
PurposeEnsure adequate staffing for daily operationsAlign staffing levels with future business goals and growth

While workforce scheduling focuses on daily staff assignment and shift management, workforce planning involves strategic forecasting to meet future staffing needs. Both roles are essential for effective workforce management but serve different purposes within an organization.

What does a workforce scheduler do?

A workforce scheduler plans and coordinates employee work shifts to ensure adequate staffing levels. They use scheduling software and analyze workload demands to optimize staff availability, often working within specific timeframes and requiring strong organizational skills. Their role helps improve operational efficiency and employee coverage.

What is workforce scheduling?

Workforce scheduling is the process of planning and assigning employees' work hours to ensure adequate coverage and operational efficiency. It involves creating schedules that consider employee availability, workload demands, and labor regulations, often using scheduling software or tools. Effective workforce scheduling helps organizations meet their staffing needs while managing costs and employee satisfaction.

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Scheduling Excellence Manager

Ascension

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Ascension Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 1,046 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

423rd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL

Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

Department: Labor Management 

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Onsite greater than 50% of the work week

Salary: $87,463 - $121,918

Eligible for annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role
  • Provides enterprise leadership for advancing scheduling strategy, standards, and performance across Ascension.
  • Responsible for overseeing the implementation/ sustainment of scheduling best practices, and partnering with operational and clinical leaders to ensure alignment with staffing targets, labor budgets, and patient care needs.
  • Leads initiatives that strengthen schedule integrity, reduce premium labor, and promote equitable and transparent scheduling processes.
  • Provides oversight of scheduling governance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to advance Scheduling Excellence across ministries.
  • Responsible for working with market schedulers to improve schedule quality, timeliness, accuracy and completeness and ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are met in these areas.
What minimum qualifications you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional requirements you'll need
  • Healthcare industry background.
  • 3+ years of experience in scheduling operations, workforce management, or staff coordination.
  • Experience with an enterprise scheduling platform (such as UKG) preferred.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

What Ascension Healthcare employees say

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About Ascension

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Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US

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