Workforce Planning Analyst III
Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY: The Demand Forecaster supports enterprise-wide workforce and operational planning by developing accurate, data-driven demand forecasts across gaming, hotel, food & beverage, and entertainment functions. This role provides forward-looking insights into expected business volumes, guest demand, and event-driven fluctuations to guide optimal labor deployment, scheduling, and resource allocation ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Forecast modeling & analytics Develop, refine, and maintain short-term and long-term demand forecasts using historical performance, event schedules, promotions, seasonality, etc. Build forecasting dashboards and reports that visualize demand projections by business unit, daypart, and property Continuously monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models based on observed variances, business shifts, or emerging trends Performance analysis & continuous improvement Analyze forecast accuracy and identify drivers of deviation (e.g., weather impacts, marketing campaigns, special events, market conditions) Recommend process and system improvements to enhance forecasting precision, responsiveness, and usability Support workforce and operations teams in translating forecast outputs into actionable staffing and budgetary plans Data management & reporting Manage data integrity within forecasting tools and systems; ensure consistent data structures across gaming, hotel, and F&B operations Partner with IT and analytics teams to automate data pipelines and streamline recurring reporting cycles Provide daily, weekly, and monthly forecast summaries with variance analyses to property and corporate stakeholders Cross-functional collaboration Communicate demand insights and trends clearly to property leaders, enabling data-driven decision-making Participate in planning meetings to inform labor models, service level expectations, and profitability initiatives KNOWLEDGE OF: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience in demand forecasting, data analytics, or financial modeling Proficiency with forecasting and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar) Experience in casino, hospitality, or large-scale entertainment operations strongly preferred Excellent communication and collaboration skills to present insights to both analytical and non-analytical stakeholders Ability to balance analytical rigor with practical operational decision-making in a fast-paced environment ABILITY TO: Collaborate with Scheduling Analysts and Managers to translate demand forecasts into staffing and scheduling plans Communicate forecast updates, trends, and assumptions to property operations and department leaders Partner with Marketing and Revenue Management to incorporate event calendars, promotions, and pricing strategies into forecasts Provide actionable insights to the Corporate WFM team and Finance regarding forecast accuracy and performance trends EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc.): Reports to Seminole Hard Rock Support Services Workforce Management/Workforce Analytics Apply To This Job