Director, Contingent Worker Office (Chicago)

Overview

Fitch Group’s Global Business Services team is seeking a Director, Contingent Worker Office based in New York or Chicago. The role reports to the Head of Global Business Services and works closely with the CHRO, CIO, CTO, CFO, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic value in Workforce Management through effective management and oversight of the end-to-end lifecycle of non-employees globally.
• Manage Vendor Management System (Beeline) and Managed Service Providers if applicable.
• Partner with senior business leaders and budget owners throughout Fitch to fulfill contingent staffing needs.
• Ensure compliance, cost efficiency, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement of the program.
• Develop and implement Program Strategy and Governance to manage Fitch’s contingent workforce.
• Own policies and procedures governing contingent labor.
• Oversee Beeline as the system of record for contingent labor, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Leverage Beeline and HR data for strategic decision-making, analyzing workforce trends and costs, and generating executive reports.
• Develop and execute a strategy for sustainable supplier partnerships, including Managed Service Providers (MSP).
• Design and implement a preferred supplier program, defining criteria for preferred supplier status and creating incentives for quality and cost savings.
• Optimize program benefits by consolidating spend across preferred suppliers, negotiating volume discounts, and implementing a scorecard system to track and improve performance.
• Partner with HR, Compliance, and Legal as needed to mitigate risks related to co-employment, contract disputes, etc.

Requirements

• 5 years of managing non-employee programs on a global basis, preferably within a corporate environment or through a Managed Service Provider (MSP).
• 5 years of Procurement and Sourcing experience, preferred.
• Experience working with staffing suppliers, freelancers, and contract workers.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and vendor management platforms.
• Expertise in working tax rules (e.g., IR35 in the UK).
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with experience working closely with internal clients and senior stakeholders.
• Self-directed, able to work independently and in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with VMS tools such as Agile One, Beeline, Magnit, or SAP Fieldglass, and/or managing an MSP and/or self-managed program.
• Previous background in a regulated Financial Services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field of study.
• Experience with VMS tools such as Agile One, Beeline, Magnit, or SAP Fieldglass.
• Experience with Managed Service Providers (MSP).
• Knowledge of working tax rules (e.g., IR35 in the UK).
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Dynamic, collaborative environment
Enthusiastic and supportive team
Visible role with opportunity for professional growth
Great office location

Pay

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $180,000 and $220,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

Not specified

Contact

To apply, please visit our websites: www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com