HR Director, Global Contingent Workforce

Wolters Kluwer

. Develop and execute a multi-year contingent workforce strategy and roadmap .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNew York City • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $165,400 - $295,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing contingent workforce strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cost savings through effective supplier management and workforce optimization.

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Contingent Workforce Strategy DevelopmentManaged Service Provider (MSP) ManagementVendor Management System (VMS) ExpertiseContingent Labor ComplianceSupplier Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Workforce ManagementProcurementTalent AcquisitionFinancial ManagementChange ManagementData AnalysisContract NegotiationBudgetingForecastingSupplier Optimization

Soft Skills

LeadershipExecutive CommunicationStakeholder InfluenceAnalytical ThinkingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

SAP FieldglassBeelineVNDLYFlextrackWorkdayCoupa

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP)Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Contingent Labor LifecycleWorker ClassificationCo-Employment StandardsRisk ManagementGlobal Operating Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a multi-year contingent workforce strategy and roadmap
Lead program governance, executive steering committee participation, policy development, stakeholder communications, and change management
Own the contingent labor lifecycle from demand planning and requisition intake through onboarding, engagement management, extensions, tenure monitoring, and offboarding
Establish global or regional operating standards accounting for jurisdictional requirements and business needs
Oversee contingent labor spend, budgeting, forecasting, rate-card governance, and supplier optimization
Identify and deliver cost savings and cost-avoidance opportunities
Lead the MSP, staffing supplier, independent contractor, and statement-of-work supplier ecosystem
Conduct supplier selection, rationalization, contract negotiations, quarterly business reviews, and corrective-action planning
Establish and manage supplier performance standards, service-level agreements, and performance scorecards
Ensure compliance with labor laws, worker-classification requirements, co-employment standards, tax obligations, tenure limits, data privacy requirements, and internal policies
Oversee independent contractor governance, audit readiness, worker classification processes, and risk escalation protocols
Partner with Legal, Risk, HR, and Compliance teams to assess and mitigate workforce risks
Drive adoption of approved sourcing channels and reduce rogue spend or non-compliant engagements
Lead the strategy, optimization, and adoption of the vendor management system and related workforce technology
Improve system integrations, reporting, workflow automation, and data quality with HRIS, Procurement, Finance, and IT teams
Evaluate emerging workforce technologies, including AI-enabled planning and analytics tools
Build executive dashboards and reporting covering spend, demand, supplier performance, compliance, quality, and program adoption
Lead, coach, and develop the contingent workforce team
Advise senior business leaders on contingent labor markets, workforce capacity, supplier strategy, and talent risks
Build relationships with hiring managers and functional leaders to deliver a responsive customer experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline
12 or more years of progressive experience in workforce management, contingent workforce programs, procurement, managed service programs, talent acquisition, HR operations, or a related field
Seven or more years of experience leading contingent workforce programs at enterprise scale
Demonstrated experience managing MSP and VMS solutions
Proven expertise in contingent labor compliance, worker classification, co-employment risk, independent contractor governance, and statement-of-work engagement practices
Experience overseeing contingent labor spend, supplier contracts, rate cards, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing initiatives
Strong leadership, executive communication, analytical, financial-management, change-management, and stakeholder-influence skills
Ability to work effectively across Procurement, HR, Legal, Finance, IT, Risk, and senior business leadership
Preferred: Master’s degree, preferably an MBA or related advanced degree
Preferred: Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) certification or comparable credential
Preferred: Experience supporting multinational programs across North America, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America
Preferred: Experience with SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, VNDLY, Flextrack, Workday, Coupa, or comparable workforce and procurement systems
Preferred: Experience designing total talent, external workforce, or workforce-transformation strategies
Position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States
Candidates within 50 miles of a Wolters Kluwer office must work onsite at least eight days per month

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance Plan
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work arrangement for candidates within 50 miles of a Wolters Kluwer office