Senior Manager, Workforce Optimization

Role Overview

• Drive end‑to‑end project management for high‑impact workforce optimization initiatives, operating effectively in grey areas where requirements, risks, and stakeholder inputs may be evolving.
• Partner closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Talent Acquisition, Communications, and HR to scope work, align resources, manage timelines, mitigate risk while managing the project plan.
• Serve as an enterprise‑wide strategic advisor to leaders at all levels, providing consultative guidance in complex, ambiguous, and high‑impact scenarios where solutions are not clearly defined and require strategic judgment, influence, and risk assessment to inform workforce strategy and future‑state design.
• Influence talent decisions by evaluating current capabilities against future organizational needs, identifying skill gaps, and recommending workforce solutions that enable long-term business success and adaptability.
• Leverage data to proactively identify workforce activities and emerging risks, delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations that inform organizational design and talent decisions.
• Lead strategic process improvements and system enhancements for severance administration technology, translating complex and evolving business and legal needs into scalable system requirements.
• Own end‑to‑end solution integrity by defining requirements, designing and executing test scripts, and overseeing full regression testing to ensure compliant, reliable, and future‑ready outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal laws (WARN, OWBPA, EEO Title VII, ERISA, Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, etc.) and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of related HR experience, preferably with experience as a HR Business Partner or equivalent
• Excellent consulting, influencing, strategic thinking, and project management skills
• Strong knowledge of full cycle workforce optimization activities including, supporting organizational restructuring and employment law
• Familiarity with WARN, OWBPA, EEO Title VII, ERISA, and Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced, agile environment with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to partner with technology teams for system enhancements
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• retirement savings options
• wellness programs