Workforce Manager (Customer Service)

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Country: United States

Category: Human Resources

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: February 4, 2026

Job ID: 643799

Job Description

Workforce Manager
Location: Detroit, MI
Contract: 12 months
Schedule: 3 days onsite
Pay: $68-72.11/hr, DOE

Workforce Manager Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in workforce management, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role.
  • Extensive experience offshoring experience
  • Proficiency with the IEX, NICE, and PowerBI.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Green Belt Certification required; Black Belt Certification preferred.
Workforce Manager Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Workforce Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive workforce strategies to meet long-term business objectives and service level agreements.
  • Forecasting: Utilize advanced analytical techniques to predict future workforce needs, ensuring alignment with business growth and seasonal variations.
  • Scheduling: Oversee the creation and management of efficient schedules that optimize workforce availability and productivity while meeting service level targets.
  • Real-Time Management: Lead real-time analysts in monitoring and adjusting workforce performance to maintain operational efficiency and address immediate challenges.
  • BPO Vendor Management: Partner with BPO operations in Egypt and the Philippines to ensure seamless integration and alignment with contractual penalties & incentives.
  • Performance Management: Utilize the IEX NICE platform to track, analyze, and enhance workforce performance, implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Reporting and Analytics: Direct the reporting team to deliver accurate and timely performance reports, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Executives and Operational leaders, and other key stakeholders to address workforce-related challenges, drive strategic initiatives, and support organizational goals.
  • Budget Management: Construct and support the workforce budget of nearly $40 million, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets.

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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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