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Contingent Workforce Manager

$85K - $95K/yr

The Contingent Workforce Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and day-to-day management of the organization's non-employee temporary staff and outsourced services. This ...

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Contingent Workforce Manager

Scranton, PA · Remote

$85K - $95K/yr

The Contingent Workforce Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and day-to-day management of the organization's non-employee temporary staff and outsourced services. This ...

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Manager, Procurement, Contingent Workforce

Corning, NY · On-site +1

$96.53K - $132.73K/yr

Oversee contingent workforce planning to ensure flexibility and alignment with organizational goals. - Category Management: Lead all aspects of category management, including supplier market analysis ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contingent Workforce Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contingent Workforce Manager, you need expertise in workforce planning, vendor management, and compliance, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration. Familiarity with Vendor Management Systems (VMS), HRIS platforms, and relevant certifications like SOW or CWPP are typically required. Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills help in building effective relationships and managing diverse talent pools. These skills ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective management of a flexible workforce, directly impacting organizational agility and performance.

How does a Contingent Workforce Manager typically collaborate with hiring managers and vendors to ensure staffing needs are met?

A Contingent Workforce Manager works closely with hiring managers to understand their temporary staffing requirements and project timelines. They act as a liaison between internal teams and external staffing vendors, negotiating contracts, establishing clear expectations, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Regular meetings and status updates are common, allowing for quick resolution of issues and adjustments to workforce plans as business needs evolve. This collaborative approach helps maintain a flexible, efficient, and compliant contingent workforce.

What is a Contingent Workforce Manager?

A Contingent Workforce Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing an organization's temporary, contract, or freelance workers. Their duties include sourcing, onboarding, and managing relationships with staffing agencies and independent contractors. They ensure compliance with labor laws, monitor performance, and help optimize workforce costs. By effectively managing the contingent workforce, they support the organization’s flexibility and ability to scale quickly based on business needs.

What is the difference between Contingent Workforce Manager vs Staffing Coordinator?

AspectContingent Workforce ManagerStaffing Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires experience in workforce management, HR certifications, or related fieldsOften requires HR or administrative certifications or relevant experience
Work EnvironmentManages large-scale staffing, vendor relationships, and workforce strategiesCoordinates staffing needs, schedules, and candidate placements
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries with high contingent labor, like manufacturing, IT, and healthcareCommon in staffing agencies, HR departments, and corporate HR teams

The Contingent Workforce Manager focuses on strategic management of temporary staff and vendor relations, while the Staffing Coordinator handles day-to-day scheduling and candidate placement. Both roles are essential in workforce planning but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Contingent Workforce Manager

Contingent Workforce Manager

Applied Intuition

Mountain View, CA

$120K - $160K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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About the role

We're seeking an experienced Contingent Workforce Manager to lead and scale our contingent workforce program. This person will drive operational excellence, process improvements, and strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance of this program. The role requires close partnership with Recruiting, Legal and Finance teams to ensure seamless program execution. 

This individual will serve as the point of contact for all contractor-related needs including resource requests, vendor selection, analytics, on-boarding/off-boarding, and compliance.

At Applied Intuition, you will:
  • Lead and manage the contingent workforce program to ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives
  • Oversee the global onboarding and offboarding processes for contractors and contingent workers, ensuring seamless transitions and accurate documentation
  • Manage strong relationships with contractors, project managers, and external vendors to maintain compliance standards
  • Address contractor inquiries (e.g., payment discrepancies, access issues) promptly, identify recurring issues, and implement solutions
  • Develop and implement scalable workflows, systems, and reporting tools to improve visibility, efficiency, and compliance
  • Partner with People Ops, Legal, and Recruiting as needed to ensure contractor management strategies align with company policies and values
We're looking for someone who has:
  • 5+ years of experience in contractor or workforce management, or operation within a high-growth or complex setting
  • Proven experience in business partnerships, vendor management, supplier negotiations, and optimizing external collaborations
  • Thorough understanding of end-to-end Payroll/Employer of Record, Statement of Work, Staffing, and Independent Contractor operations and processes
  • Solid knowledge of compliance standards and global labor regulations related to contractor management
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with contractors and internal stakeholders

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting's subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $120,000 - $160,000 USD annually. 

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