[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Ralph Lauren jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ralph-lauren/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Ralph Lauren · United States # Workforce Strategy Manager United States Manager or lead Operations Last seen on Ralph Lauren’s official careers site on July 13, 2026; it may have closed since. [Apply on Ralph Lauren’s careers site →](https://careers.ralphlauren.com/en_US/CareersCorporate/JobDetailCorporate?jobId=66208) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Ralph Lauren](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ralph-lauren/) / Workforce Strategy Manager ## Job description POSITION OVERVIEW ​ ​ ​ The Workforce Strategy Manager uses data and analytics to drive operational efficiency and support business growth and results. The role analyzes field behaviors and store KPI s to identify opportunities to drive efficiency. The role will work with the Retail Operations, Field Leadership team, finance and business partners to establish action plans to convert these opportunities; establishing the optim al payroll mode l, improve store KPIs and accelerate business growth. Directly protects gross margin by optimizing payroll (often the largest controllable store expense) through demand-based scheduling and labor model governance. Improves forecast accuracy and reduces budget variance by building consistent payroll plans, monitoring leading indicators, and recommending in-quarter corrective actions. Creates measurable ROI by translating productivity and traffic conversion insights into targeted actions that increase sales per labor hour and improve 4-wall contribution. Strengthens financial controls by standardizing store org structures, census processes, and commission/bonus guardrails—reducing leakage, errors, and compliance risk. Enables faster executive decision-making with a single source of truth for payroll performance reporting and scenario modeling to support trade-offs and investment cases. ## Responsibilities ### ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and execute company workforce strategy to drive productivity and 4-wall profitability - Lead ongoing census and store org chart evaluation and updates Accountable for the S&B and productivity performance of division of responsibility Responsible for creation and management of payroll budget - Lead the communication of payroll performance and workforce strategy to field and business partners - Review data to identify trends and insights and translate the information into strategy - Lead in any necessary change management to optimize the labor model and field engagement - Oversee commission and bonus calculations, payout, and reporting process Provid e the highest level of customer service to the field and home office - Support project implementation and KPI initiatives through facilitation, project management and documentation follow - up - Drive performance metrics and KPIs - Support other projects as assigned to enable Retail Operations and workforce strategy overall functionality Responsible for the development and performance of Workforce Strategy Analys ## Qualifications ​ Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate. ​ Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. ​ Experience working with retail or frontline teams is highly preferred. ​ Financial acumen to manage budgets, forecasting and cost optimization. ​ Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. ​ Ability to challenge assumptions, ask the right questions, and explore alternative perspectives ​ Strong communication skills (listening, written, verbal, facilitation) and build strong relationships cross functionally. ​ Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet or similar); Excellent Excel & Adobe Acrobat skills; Strong Word, Outlook & Adobe Suite ​ Must be able to work various hours depending on project scope and needs ​ Ability to travel Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 13, 2026 - Last checked: Jul 13, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: United States[Apply on Ralph Lauren’s careers site →](https://careers.ralphlauren.com/en_US/CareersCorporate/JobDetailCorporate?jobId=66208) ## More jobs at Ralph Lauren ### [Analyst, RLS Business Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ralph-lauren/jobs/9e47c99e3b479f7d4055/) United States ### [BOH Operations Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ralph-lauren/jobs/07cb4d295702e92d391b/) United States ### [Digital Operations Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ralph-lauren/jobs/9a3ec088d12abd71c454/) United States ### [FT BA Support & Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ralph-lauren/jobs/add2f14e3f1efad854dd/) United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Clinical Consultant - Workforce & Workload Management (Clairvia)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/f2f5644c49b7916f903d/) Oracle · United States ### [Manager, Digital Media - Social Media Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/08a1f9fac2e4a4948a1f/) Walmart · United States ### [Workforce Strategy & Analytics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuit/jobs/8312c47b94ce9e3fbcc9/) Intuit · New York ### [Workforce Strategy Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/entergy/jobs/70ed2a696c1edc46e378/) Entergy · Jackson, Mississippi, United States ### [IT Manager - IT Workforce Strategy & Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/western-alliance-bancorp/jobs/25e1a6128a9362168561/) Western Alliance Bancorp. · Phoenix, AZ OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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