Senior Manager of Workforce Management at TravelCenters of America modernizing labor planning across retail, restaurants, and service operations. Leading teams and improving workforce practices in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Lead TA’s enterprise Workforce Management strategy and execution across 270+ retail, restaurant, truck service, and site operations
Ensure safety is embedded in all labor planning, deployment, and system optimization decisions
Improve forecasting accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and labor utilization through data-driven workforce planning
Guide and develop the WFM team, fostering strong capability in analytics, planning, and continuous improvement
Partner with Operations, Finance, People & Culture, Hospitality, Truck Service, Safety, and Technology to align labor plans with business goals, budgets, and demand patterns
Advance WFM technology, system configuration, and labor models, ensuring critical updates drive meaningful operational impact
Drive large-scale optimization projects focused on improving labor management systems and processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and resource allocation
Use historical data and operational trends to recommend strategic actions that strengthen labor deployment and performance
Provide clear reporting and insights to senior leadership, serving as a key point of contact for WFM strategy and results
Champion change management, ensuring smooth adoption of new tools and processes across the national network
Mentor and develop the Workforce Management Manager and wider team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Requirements
10+ years in Workforce Management, Operations Strategy, or Labor Planning in a large, national, multi-unit operation (retail, hospitality, travel centers, trucking, restaurants)
Experience leading WFM teams and scaling processes across distributed operations
Strong forecasting, scheduling, and WFM systems expertise
Confident working with senior leaders and field operators
Data-driven, clear communicator, and comfortable navigating transformation
Ability to adapt to rapid changes and drive innovation in multi-site workforce planning at scale
Experience with Lean Six Sigma (LSS), process improvement or project management methodologies is helpful
Benefits
paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience ranging from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours for part time employees)
9 paid holidays per year
2 personal choice holidays
parental leave policy offering up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child
discretionary annual bonus program
long-term incentive program
generous retirement benefits including a 401k matching program
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