Meet Brian Schoettes
About Brian Schoettes
Brian Schoettes is a leading expert in Workforce Management with over a decade of experience transforming operations in the hospitality industry. As Vice President of Workforce Management at Marriott International, he developed the company’s first-ever WFM organizational capability, delivering $200 million in annual labor savings and optimizing workforce strategies for nearly nearly 300 full-service hotels, 250+ select service hotels, and multiple CBA markets.
Driving Results Through Innovation
Brian specializes in leveraging technology and data to streamline labor reporting, reduce costs, and improve team performance. His expertise includes implementing systems like UKG Workforce Management, standardizing operational structures, and providing proprietary leadership training that empowers teams to thrive. His work earned him the prestigious 2021 UKG Innovation Award for groundbreaking results in labor cost savings.
Committed to Excellence and Impact
Beyond his professional achievements, Brian is dedicated to making a difference in his community. As founder of the Arizona Service Project, he has supported dozens of families through meaningful partnerships and hands-on leadership. Brian’s commitment to integrity, collaboration, and results makes him the premier consultant for organizations seeking to optimize their workforce and drive sustainable growth.
Industries We Serve
Travel
Healthcare
Retail
How We Help
Comprehensive Workforce Planning: Skilled in designing and implementing workforce strategies that align with operational demands, reducing inefficiencies and optimizing staff allocation.
Employee Engagement and Retention: Proven expertise in leveraging technology to increase front line worker control, improve manager/frontline worker communication and improve engagement.
Labor Cost Optimization: Adept at balancing staffing needs with budgetary constraints, achieving operational efficiency without compromising service quality.
Timekeeping/Payroll Compliance and Policy Development: Extensive experience ensuring compliance with labor laws, industry regulations, and organizational policies, reducing risk and maintaining workforce harmony.
Data-Driven Scheduling Strategies: Utilized workforce analytics to predict staffing needs, enhance employee performance, and improve overall organizational efficiency.
Our Consulting Services
Strategic Workforce Management
Financial ROI: create value from your workforce
Compliance: mitigate risk and obsolescence
Project Leadership and Governance: work across vendor partners and within your company
Front Line Worker Engagement: empower your team to succeed
Engagements
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Assess client WFM problems/opportunities, align on desired outcomes across key performance indicators, create business case for C-Suite approval
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Represent client in all aspects of the program with platform providers (UKG etc.) and system implementers (Accenture, Axsium, etc.)
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Represent (or participate with) client HR/Payroll/IT leaders in internal Governance/Stakeholder/Steering Committee reviews and updates
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Coach/Mentor HR/Payroll/IT leaders along the WFM implementation journey and prepare them to be the business owner post implementation.
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