Business Analyst

Description We are looking for a Business Analyst to support strategic workforce planning efforts within a healthcare-focused organization in Federal Way, Washington. This Long-term Contract position will turn workforce data into practical recommendations that help leaders prepare for future talent needs, improve workforce readiness, and support long-range business goals. The role calls for strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to convert complex findings into clear guidance for cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities: - Create short- and long-range workforce forecasts by analyzing trends in staffing levels, turnover, tenure, internal movement, performance, and relevant labor market conditions. - Build planning models, scenario analyses, and risk assessments to highlight capacity constraints, staffing vulnerabilities, and future skill needs. - Develop and streamline recurring dashboards and reports that track workforce performance indicators using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Python, Access, and other reporting platforms. - Evaluate current role capabilities and contribute to future-focused skills planning to support broader workforce strategy initiatives. - Break down complex business questions into structured analyses that lead to practical recommendations for hiring, reskilling, internal mobility, and organizational effectiveness. - Partner with business leaders, people-focused teams, and talent acquisition stakeholders to align workforce plans with operational priorities and long-term objectives. - Present findings and strategic recommendations to leadership in a concise, compelling manner that supports informed decision-making. - Support annual planning activities and special workforce projects by managing timelines, priorities, stakeholder input, and analytical deliverables. - Pull and assess training and development data to measure program progress, learning outcomes, and adoption across the organization. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field; advanced education is preferred. - At least 3 years of experience in workforce planning, HR analytics, business analysis, or financial and operational modeling. - Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of Tableau; experience with Python, Access, or similar tools is a plus. - Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative analysis, build models, and identify actionable insights from complex datasets. - Experience translating analytical results into business recommendations for a variety of audiences, including senior leadership. - Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment. - Familiarity with business analysis methods such as gap analysis, workforce optimization, and strategic planning. - Healthcare industry experience is preferred, particularly in environments involving workforce operations, service delivery, or revenue-related functions. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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