Senior Labor Engineer

Target

. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve engineered labor standards and labor model inputs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $73,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to develop and improve labor standards and operational processes. Effectively communicates complex data insights and recommendations to diverse audiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives.

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Data Analysis TechniquesOperational ImprovementProject ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaboration and Stakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Analytical MethodsForecasting WorkloadProcess ImprovementLabor MethodologiesOperational Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityCuriosity

Industry Keywords

RetailSupply ChainIndustrial EngineeringWorkforce ManagementAnalytics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve engineered labor standards and labor model inputs
Use operational data, engineered standards, and analytical methods to forecast workload and inform labor planning decisions
Support store capacity management
Design, test, validate, and implement process improvements
Identify operational improvement opportunities through analysis, modeling, field observation, and structured problem solving
Plan and participate in pilots, validations, and field tests
Communicate complex analyses, labor methodologies, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Translate data and operational insights into actionable stories and recommendations
Adapt written, verbal, and presentation communication to the audience and business context
Build alignment across cross-functional teams through collaboration, facilitation, and stakeholder management
Partner with Store Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Product, Technology, and other teams on strategic initiatives
Follow governance and quality-control practices for accurate, scalable labor methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
2-5 years of experience in an operational environment; retail, supply chain, industrial engineering, workforce management, analytics, or related experience preferred
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience using data analysis techniques and tools to inform business decisions
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to simplify complex concepts and tailor messages for different audiences
Demonstrated ability to tell a clear story with data and translate analysis into actionable recommendations
Ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and influence partners and peers
Ability to plan and manage projects effectively
Ability to manage and adjust multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to identify, define, and resolve ambiguous problems, including problems without clear precedent
Curiosity, sound judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset
Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Financial, education, and well-being benefits and programs
Remote work arrangement may allow working full-time from home or an alternate location
Remote team members may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year