Sr Analyst Strategy & Workforce Analytics

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

As a Senior Analyst Strategy & Workforce Analytics at KinderCare, you will play a crucial role in crafting and advancing our workforce and labor strategy. In this role, you will use data, analytics, and operational insights to optimize staffing models, improve labor utilization, and enhance workforce planning across our nationwide network of childcare centers.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement critical initiatives that strengthen labor efficiency, support organizational growth, and drive business outcomes. Your strategic thought partnership will help transform internal labor management processes across all KinderCare Learning Company brands.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct sophisticated analysis of workforce and labor data—including center-level labor performance, staffing patterns, employee trends, and labor cost drivers—to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Develop and refine forecasting models and staffing plans using historical performance, demand trends, and business projections to ensure optimal labor allocation across centers.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, HR, and other partners to evaluate and improve scheduling practices, staffing strategies, and labor deployment in support of organizational goals.
• Translate analytical findings into clear recommendations and pivotal initiatives. Partner with leadership to design and implement solutions that enhance labor efficiency, operational effectiveness, and cost management.
• Build and maintain high-quality dashboards, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate labor performance, trends, and strategic insights to partners at all levels.
• Own core workforce management processes, including setting center-level labor-hour targets and managing the scheduling system and tools that deliver labor guidance to field leaders.
• Support additional strategic or analytical initiatives as needed.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in workforce analytics, labor planning, or related fields, preferably in a multi-unit operations, education, retail, healthcare, hospitality, or other labor-intensive industries.
• Proven expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency in analytical tools and technologies, such as Excel (advanced functions), SQL, Python, R, or similar data analysis tools.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (e.g. PowerBI) and building dashboards for operational leadership.
• Understanding of workforce management principles, such as trend forecasting, staffing models, labor planning, schedule optimization, and productivity metrics.
• Experience building or refining labor models, staffing standards, or productivity frameworks.
• Familiarity with forecasting methodologies and demand-based staffing models.
• Strong business sense and ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present sophisticated information in a clear and concise manner.
• Diligent, organized, able to work independently, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with workforce management systems, particularly Legion (preferred), as well as platforms such as Kronos/UKG, Workday, or Zebra/Reflexis.
• Travel up to 10% required.
  
  

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.
  
  

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.