Senior Labor Productivity and Workforce Optimization Advisor

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

. Develop, maintain, and refine unit- and department-level labor productivity standards for inpatient nursing and Professional & Support Services departments .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $86,590 - $140,358 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare labor productivity analysis, including staffing models, payroll data management, and financial reporting. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytical tools and methodologies to drive performance improvement and operational efficiency.

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Healthcare Labor Productivity AnalysisPayroll Data ManagementStaffing Model DevelopmentAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsLabor Benchmarking Experience

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Hard Skills

Labor Productivity MetricsFinancial AnalysisData Integrity ValidationScenario-Based Staffing ModelsRoot-Cause Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTact and DiplomacySelf-MotivationProject Coordination

Tools & Technologies

AxiomStrataJazzCognosOracleEpicKronos/UKGSQLPower BITableau

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare OperationsStaffing GridsFloat Pool DeploymentCharge CoverageUnion Work Rules

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CognosOracleSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and refine unit- and department-level labor productivity standards for inpatient nursing and Professional & Support Services departments
Benchmark staffing and productivity performance against external standards and internal targets; identify sustained variances and quantify improvement opportunities
Analyze staffing grids, replacement factors, charge coverage models, and scheduling practices to identify structural overstaffing and recommend right-sized core staffing models
Produce forecast-informed staffing plans and intra-day redeployment analyses in partnership with nursing and department leadership
Build and maintain bi-weekly productivity scorecards and variance reports at unit, department, and executive levels
Facilitate monthly operating reviews, presenting productivity results, root-cause analyses, and corrective action recommendations
Analyze bi-weekly payroll data for overtime, incentive differential, contract labor, and float pool utilization patterns
Develop blended-rate cost comparisons across premium pay and core staffing options
Design and maintain real-time premium pay dashboards and a distinct premium pay management metric
Administer premium pay approval thresholds, monitor utilization trends, track vacancy duration and position control discipline, and prepare executive review materials
Partner with HR, workforce planning, and recruitment to address structural staffing gaps through planned coverage and proactive hiring
Own bi-weekly payroll-based run-rate tracking for assigned initiatives and measure realized savings against approved margin improvement targets
Integrate volume, staffing, premium pay, and financial data from enterprise systems into unified management reporting with drill-through capability
Develop scenario-based staffing and financial models for hiring, overtime, contract labor, and workload trade-offs
Validate data integrity across payroll, position control, and productivity reporting sources; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Prepare initiative documentation, benefit calculation methodologies, and implementation tracking materials
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Health Administration, Business, Economics, or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare labor productivity, management engineering, financial analysis, or performance improvement; OR
Master’s degree in one of the above fields and two (2) years of relevant experience; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling eight (8) years
Demonstrated experience working with payroll data, worked/paid hours, unit volumes, and volume-adjusted labor productivity metrics (e.g., HPPD, worked hours per unit of service) in a hospital or health system environment
Experience with external labor benchmarking (e.g., Vizient, Premier, or comparable databases) and development or maintenance of labor standards and staffing targets
Experience with Axiom and/or StrataJazz, Cognos, Oracle, Epic, Kronos/UKG or comparable scheduling and workforce management systems; SQL, Power BI, or Tableau skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including large dataset analysis, modeling, and executive-ready reporting; proficiency with Word and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex labor and financial data into clear recommendations for clinical and operational leaders
Skills to communicate with tact and diplomacy and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Ability to self-motivate, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously without constant supervision
Preferred: Experience as a Management Engineer, Productivity Consultant, or Performance Improvement Specialist within a large health system or consulting environment
Preferred: Experience supporting margin improvement, labor optimization, or cost transformation programs with defined savings targets and executive-level reporting
Preferred: Working knowledge of hospital operations, including staffing grids, float pool deployment, charge coverage, incentive differentials, and union work rules
Preferred: Familiarity with position control, vacancy management, and workforce planning processes
Preferred: Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable process improvement certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents
$50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time
Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time
9 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Childcare service discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts to local and major businesses