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Manager, Workforce Planning SolutionsBiolife Plasma Services • SPRINGFIELD, IL, US
Manager, Workforce Planning Solutions

Manager, Workforce Planning Solutions

Biolife Plasma Services • SPRINGFIELD, IL, US
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Job Description

About BioLife Plasma Services

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is an industry leader in the collection of high-quality plasma that is processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies. Some diseases can only be treated with medicines made with plasma. Since plasma can’t be made synthetically, many people rely on plasma donors to live healthier, happier lives. BioLife operates 250+ state-of-the-art plasma donation centers across the United States. Our employees are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and ensuring that the donation process is safe, easy, and rewarding for donors who want to make a difference.

When you work at BioLife, you’ll feel good knowing what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we’ll support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

This position is currently classified as “hybrid” in accordance with Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE

  • Enhance workforce systems by automating workflows, improving scheduling processes, and optimizing resource planning for BioLife Plasma Centers.
  • Collaborate across HR, DD&T, operations, and forecasting teams to align workforce planning tools with organizational priorities and strategic goals.
  • Provide actionable insights through dashboards and analytics to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across BioLife centers.
  • Drive continuous system improvements and innovative solutions to streamline labor management workflows and replace manual processes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Serve as the operational systems expert for workforce planning and scheduling tools, ensuring alignment with BioLife Plasma Center operations and organizational priorities.
  • Evaluate, onboard, and enhance scheduling tools or modules tailored to workforce needs in collaboration with HR, DD&T, and BioLife operations.
  • Streamline resource planning by automating workflows and integrating system-driven solutions.
  • Partner with key stakeholders to align capacity tools and system enhancements with organizational goals and shared team objectives.
  • Develop dashboards and reporting workflows using workforce systems to provide actionable insights into scheduling efficiencies and trends for BioLife centers.
  • Share system-driven analytics with HR, DD&T, and BioLife operations teams to enable data-driven decision-making.
  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of workforce system processes across BioLife centers, ensuring enhanced operational efficiency through automation.
  • DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

    Technical / Functional (Line) Expertise

  • 8-10+ years of experience in workforce systems, scheduling software configuration, and systems implementation, especially within healthcare, retail, or operational environments.
  • Skilled in workflow automation and applying tools to resolve complex workforce planning challenges.
  • Advanced analytical capabilities to transform workforce system data into actionable strategy recommendations.
  • Decision-making and Autonomy

  • Operates independently with advanced decision-making capabilities to implement scalable tools and automation-driven solutions.
  • Evaluates interactions between new systems and workflows, choosing optimal methods for system utilization.
  • Leadership

  • Serves as a subject matter expert, mentoring team members on advanced workforce system tools and automation strategies.
  • Drives collaborative engagement across HR, DD&T, operations, forecasting, and BioLife leadership to ensure alignment of system capabilities with organizational goals.
  • Interaction

  • Guides center leadership on workforce systems and drives collaborative engagement across HR, DD&T, forecasting, and BioLife leadership.
  • Coordinate strategies and objectives within the Workforce Optimization team, integrating solutions seamlessly across functions.
  • Innovation

  • Replaces manual processes with automation-driven solutions to enhance scheduling and workforce planning.
  • Recommends advancements in dashboards and reporting to drive insightful decision support for BioLife centers.
  • Complexity

  • Navigates diverse operational environments across BioLife Plasma Centers, addressing cross-departmental and cross-system dependencies.
  • Manages logistical and cultural considerations during workforce system implementations while ensuring organizational alignment.
  • EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :

    Education

  • Required :  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Preferred :  Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in Workforce Management, Information Systems, or related field).
  • Skills

  • Expertise in workforce systems configuration, workflow automation, and capacity optimization tools.
  • Proficiency in implementing, developing, and enhancing scheduling software for impactful utilization.
  • Experience with Dayforce and / or UKG highly preferred
  • Exceptional analytical skills to transform workforce data into strategic recommendations.
  • Effective collaboration and communication across HR, DD&T, operations, and BioLife leadership.
  • Strong ability to develop dashboards and reporting workflows tailored for decision-making.
  • Proven capacity to innovate workforce systems and streamline labor management processes.
  • Behavioral Competencies

  • Team-oriented collaborator with a focus on shared organizational goals.
  • Adaptable in managing change and ensuring seamless adoption of new tools or workflows.
  • Ability to mentor and support team members in workforce optimization methodologies.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Travel required : 10%
  • BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

    We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. W e are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

    For Location : Illinois - Virtual

    U.S. Base Salary Range :

    $111,800.00 - $175,670.00

    The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position . T he actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors , including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained , certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.   The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

    U.S. based e mployee s may be eligible for s hort -t erm and / or l ong- t erm incentiv e s . U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental , vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

    EEO Statement

    Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

    Locations

    Illinois - VirtualUSA - IL - Bannockburn - Virtual

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Worker Sub-Type

    Regular

    Time Type

    Full time

    Job Exempt

    Yes

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