Equifax

Operations Specialist (Workforce Planning)

AUS - Brisbane Full time

Fixed Term Contract - 12month

Work Location - Brisbane ONLY

Join the HRS Operations team to champion workforce optimization and operational excellence.In this role, you will work 7:30 am – 3:30 pm to oversee critical start-of-day scheduling, ensuring phone lines are fully operational and workforce capacity is balanced against service demands from the moment we open.

What you’ll do

  • Manage start-of-day procedures to ensure schedules are in place and phone lines are adequately staffed from 7:30 am.

  • Analyze call volumes and time-of-day interval trends to develop monthly rosters that ensure comprehensive demand coverage.

  • Monitor fulfillment and email demand trends to ensure rostered processing time maintains Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

  • Manage real-time operations by assessing volume shortfalls, monitoring unplanned leave, and making immediate roster adjustments.

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards to oversee Operations Associate performance across productivity, adherence, and quality.

  • Produce daily business reporting and monthly insights on performance metrics for the leadership team.

  • Plan staggered break times to maximize service availability while tracking agent adherence to schedules.

  • Identify and highlight operational risks or resource shortfalls to leadership to prevent SLA breaches.

  • Conduct deep-dive analysis on key themes and support forecasting activities to drive business strategy.

  • Recommend process improvements and continuous improvement opportunities based on data trends and operational learnings.

What experience you need 

  • Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, resource allocation, or operational rostering.

  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Google Suite for data modeling and reporting.

  • Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate them into clear business insights and dashboards.

  • Experience with real-time monitoring of operational volumes and executing immediate coverage adjustments.

  • Strong capability in lateral thinking to identify the downstream impacts of proposed operational changes.

  • A track record of working autonomously with high discipline in a governance-focused environment.

  • Experience prioritizing conflicting responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.

What could set you apart 

  • Previous experience working specifically within call center operations.

  • A degree in Business or Project Management.

  • Practical experience applying project management skills to operational initiatives.

  • Background in designing business intelligence metrics from scratch.

  • A willingness to drive AI usage, not just for personal productivity, but to transform how we work.

Primary Location:

AUS-Brisbane

Function:

Function - Fulfillment / Operations

Schedule:

Full time