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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - Workforce Planning - **Company:** ALH HOTEL SERVICES, LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Data Visualization, Database Queries, Tableau (Software), Firepower - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pfdzgndnq8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or related quantitative field. * Have a minimum of 5 years hands on experience * Experience in workforce management and familiarity with enterprise scheduling software (e.g., UKG). * Proficiency in Cloud platforms (GCP, DBT), strong SQL skills and data visualisation (Tableau). * Experience in building predictive forecasting models and applying advanced analytics (incl. AI) * Ability to travel to venues to understand operational 'floor reality'. * Experience in hospitality sector operations will be highly regarded. ## Description * Everyone's welcome, come as you are * Deliver demand-based workforce planning across Australia's largest hospitality network * Sydney or Melbourne based As the Data Scientist - Workforce Planning, you'll be at the heart of our Business Excellence (BEX) transformation, providing the analytical firepower to move our pub operations toward predictive, demand-driven workforce planning and broader workforce planning analysis. You will be critical in delivering demand-based Workforce Planning, creating the models that link demand to optimised staffing, and will own data-analytics for Advanced Workforce Planning Tooling Discovery, ensuring we build a robust business case for advanced enterprise rostering tooling. Your work will directly enable our +350 Publicans to schedule the 'right team at the right time,' balancing sales maximisation and cost-efficiency - with team and guest experience. Sound good? Read on. Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role: Productivity Opportunity Ideation * Perform deep-dive diagnostics on historic sales and labour performance to identify and quantify efficiency gaps through advanced statistical analysis of labour productivity across suitable venue segmentation. * Execute independent data exploration to uncover untapped optimisation opportunities beyond standard reporting; proactively partner with BEX team members to turn hypotheses into actionable business cases. Support Development of Demand-based Workforce Planning * Build and maintain venue segmentation frameworks and labour productivity benchmarks. Develop 'by driver' demand-forecasting models that translate complex sales drivers into granular required labour hours. Provide Analytical Support for Advanced Workforce Planning Tooling Discovery * Play a key supporting role in the discovery phase for advanced workforce planning tooling, working in close collaboration with the dedicated Project Team and business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). * Assist with necessary labour modelling and analysis, and provide data access to inform the development of suggestions for future-state workforce planning solutions. Insight Communication * Translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable 'so-what' insights for Publicans and Area Managers, fostering a culture of data-led decision-making. 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