Manager, Workforce Operations, Forecasting and Payroll
About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Overview
The Manager of Forecasting and Payroll is crucial in managing payroll accuracy through advanced forecasting models. Emphasizing collaboration with finance and workforce teams, this leader ensures payroll targets align with operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Forecast Development and Analysis.
- Utilize SAS forecasting platform to develop accurate payroll forecasts.
- Analyze historical data to refine forecasting models.
- Validate model outputs against industry standards and store needs.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Reporting.
- Present and defend forecasts to senior leadership and operations finance.
- Collaborate with finance teams to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
- Provide comprehensive reports and insights on payroll trends.
- Team Leadership
- Lead the team in exploring innovative forecasting techniques.
- Mentor staff for career growth and skill enhancement.
- Facilitate training sessions to improve team capabilities in SAS and forecasting.
- Process Optimization and Innovation.
- Identify improvements in the forecasting process to increase efficiency.
- Develop adaptable strategies based on data analyses.
- Create contingency plans for unexpected forecasting deviations
- Oversee and manage the maintenance of existing, and implementation of new, engineered labour standards utilizing MOST (or similar) methodology
- Design and conduct time and motion studies for the development of engineered labor standards and process re-engineering activities
- Conduct in-depth analysis to determine the impact to the organization resulting from revisions to engineered labor standards, SOP changes or implementation of pilot programs.
- Act as an internal consultant by developing and maintaining relationships with business partners, gain an understanding of their business processes and vision, and present and influence stakeholders with recommendations for process reengineering
Competencies
- Drives Purpose and Vision
- Courage, Develops Talent, Plans and Aligns, Ensures Accountability, Instills Trust, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Drives Results, Communicates Effectively
Skills
- Proficiency in SAS and forecasting models
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Which position does this role report directly into?
SR Manager Workforce Operations
Travel Requirements
10-20%
Working Conditions
Office
Minimum Education
Degree
Minimum Years of Work Experience
4
Minimum Leadership Experience
2
Certifications
SAS Certification preferred
Other Requirements - Assets
Experience with machine learning techniques is an asset
Physical Effort
A. Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally required to stop or lift light material or equipment.
Physical Environment
C. Almost constant exposure to factors listed in option B, which cause frequent periods of extreme discomfort
Sensory Attention
B. Regular need to give close attention, either hearing or seeing, to what is happening.
Pressures
A. There is some modest pressure from deadlines or other productivity standards. Work is somewhat repetitive.
About Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.
Manager, Workforce Operations, Forecasting and Payroll
About the role
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Overview
The Manager of Forecasting and Payroll is crucial in managing payroll accuracy through advanced forecasting models. Emphasizing collaboration with finance and workforce teams, this leader ensures payroll targets align with operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Forecast Development and Analysis.
- Utilize SAS forecasting platform to develop accurate payroll forecasts.
- Analyze historical data to refine forecasting models.
- Validate model outputs against industry standards and store needs.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Reporting.
- Present and defend forecasts to senior leadership and operations finance.
- Collaborate with finance teams to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.
- Provide comprehensive reports and insights on payroll trends.
- Team Leadership
- Lead the team in exploring innovative forecasting techniques.
- Mentor staff for career growth and skill enhancement.
- Facilitate training sessions to improve team capabilities in SAS and forecasting.
- Process Optimization and Innovation.
- Identify improvements in the forecasting process to increase efficiency.
- Develop adaptable strategies based on data analyses.
- Create contingency plans for unexpected forecasting deviations
- Oversee and manage the maintenance of existing, and implementation of new, engineered labour standards utilizing MOST (or similar) methodology
- Design and conduct time and motion studies for the development of engineered labor standards and process re-engineering activities
- Conduct in-depth analysis to determine the impact to the organization resulting from revisions to engineered labor standards, SOP changes or implementation of pilot programs.
- Act as an internal consultant by developing and maintaining relationships with business partners, gain an understanding of their business processes and vision, and present and influence stakeholders with recommendations for process reengineering
Competencies
- Drives Purpose and Vision
- Courage, Develops Talent, Plans and Aligns, Ensures Accountability, Instills Trust, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Drives Results, Communicates Effectively
Skills
- Proficiency in SAS and forecasting models
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Which position does this role report directly into?
SR Manager Workforce Operations
Travel Requirements
10-20%
Working Conditions
Office
Minimum Education
Degree
Minimum Years of Work Experience
4
Minimum Leadership Experience
2
Certifications
SAS Certification preferred
Other Requirements - Assets
Experience with machine learning techniques is an asset
Physical Effort
A. Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about. Occasionally required to stop or lift light material or equipment.
Physical Environment
C. Almost constant exposure to factors listed in option B, which cause frequent periods of extreme discomfort
Sensory Attention
B. Regular need to give close attention, either hearing or seeing, to what is happening.
Pressures
A. There is some modest pressure from deadlines or other productivity standards. Work is somewhat repetitive.
About Home Depot Canada
The Home Depot Canada is the Canadian arm of the world’s largest home improvement retailer. The company has 182 stores in 10 Canadian provinces, employing more than 30,000 associates from coast-to-coast.
Our company is the largest home improvement retailer in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Our global expansion demonstrates how The Home Depot combines its vast knowledge of the home improvement industry with the needs, shopping trends and customs of each unique geography to best serve customers.
Based out of our dynamic Toronto-based Store Support Centre, we have many opportunities available for corporate professionals seeking a big challenge with great rewards. Our high-performing team consists of marketing and communication specialists, the industry’s best product merchants, and experts in financial and inventory planning. We also have exciting opportunities within our Supply Chain team including positions at our Distribution Centres.
The Home Depot’s values are the fabric of the company's unique culture and are central to our success. In fact, they are our competitive advantage in the marketplace. Associate pride and our "orange blooded" entrepreneurial spirit are distinctive hall marks of our company.
With our unprecedented growth, there's no better time to build your career at The Home Depot Canada.