Job Description
Job Summary
- A Personnel Contractors Specialist (also referred to as a Contract Personnel Specialist or Contract Workforce Specialist) is responsible for managing the recruitment, onboarding, and administration of contract workers within an organization.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Workforce Recruitment:
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs for contract positions.
- Source, screen, and interview candidates for contract roles.
- Liaise with recruitment agencies or external vendors to fill contract positions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements during the hiring process.
Onboarding and Offboarding:
- Manage the onboarding process for contract workers, including documentation, orientation, and training.
- Ensure all contract workers complete necessary compliance training (e.g., safety, company policies).
- Handle offboarding processes, including exit and return of company assets.
Contract Administration:
- Draft, review, and manage contracts for temporary or contract workers.
- Ensure contracts comply with labor laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate records of contract terms, including start/end dates, rates, and scope of work.
Vendor and Agency Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with staffing agencies and third-party vendors.
- Negotiate terms and rates with vendors to ensure cost-effective staffing solutions.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure all contract workers meet legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., work permits, certifications).
- Conduct audits to verify compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Mitigate risks associated with contract labor, such as misclassification or co- employment issues.
Payroll and Timesheet Management:
- Coordinate with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payment of contract workers.
- Verify timesheets and ensure hours worked align with contract terms
- Address any payroll discrepancies or issues.
Reporting and Analytics
- Maintain a database of contract workers, including their roles and contracts.
- Generate reports on contract workforce metrics, such as headcount, costs, and turnover.
- Provide insights and recommendations to optimize contract labor utilization.
Employee Relations:
- Act as a point of contact for contract workers regarding queries or concerns.
- Foster a positive working relationship between contract workers and the organization.
- Address performance or disciplinary issues in collaboration with hiring managers.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in contract workforce management, recruitment, or administration.
- Experience in industries with high reliance on contract labor (e.g., oil and gas, construction, IT) is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations related to contract workers.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency in HR software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in SAP.
- Data Analytics Skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.