Director - Workforce Optimization

Director – Workforce Optimization

Stanford Health Care is seeking a dynamic leader to drive labor efficiency and productivity across the organization. The role will develop, plan, and implement innovative workforce strategies that align with Stanford’s goals and improve operational performance.

• Lead workforce optimization initiatives to achieve strategic labor productivity goals.
• Design and execute workforce strategies that support organizational objectives and foster continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics linking workforce initiatives to measurable outcomes.

Menlo Park, CA – 145 El Camino Real

• Lead and manage the Workforce Optimization team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Develop and implement comprehensive workforce optimization strategies, policies, and best practices.
• Engage stakeholders across the organization to identify workforce needs and drive productivity enhancements.
• Lead change management efforts, including training and support for staff.
• Monitor and analyze workforce performance metrics, providing reports and recommendations to senior leadership.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• Experience leading workforce management initiatives that result in labor savings and increased efficiency.
• Operational experience across all areas within the organization.
• Track record partnering with executive leaders to achieve strategic business goals.
• Deep understanding of financial management tools, dashboards, and technology for workforce optimization.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Expertise in workforce management functions and best practices.
• Strong project management, leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience influencing cross‑functional areas beyond direct reporting lines.
• Business and financial acumen with analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• People leadership skills, including mentoring and training.
• Effective communication of complex concepts in simple terms.
• Strong working relationships across the organization.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to workforce management.
• Working knowledge of productivity and position management data and analytics.

Preferred

• Experience with Workday HCM for staffing management.
• Experience with Strata financial reporting.
• Experience working in academic medical centers.

Stanford Health Care is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Generally starting at $94.35 – $125.03 per hour. Salary will be set based on internal equity, experience, education, and other factors. This pay scale is not a promised wage.