Contingent Workforce Ops & Data Specialist

Principle; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle is seeking a hands-on Contingent Workforce Operations Specialist to support the Contingent Workforce Lead during a key business transition. You will manage contractor records, worker classifications and day-to-day operations to ensure accurate data and compliant processes.

Hybrid role with three days onsite per week in Reading, Berkshire. The eight-month contract offers exposure to a global technology environment and collaboration with MSP teams and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in contingent workforce operations, MSP delivery, VMS support or contractor management.
• Understanding of different worker categories (FTEs, contingent workers, independent contractors).
• Strong Excel skills, including data validation and tracker management.
• Experience with onboarding, extensions, renewals and offboarding of workers.
• Knowledge of contingent workforce compliance and worker classification.

Responsibilities

• Gather, review and validate contingent worker information.
• Maintain accurate Excel trackers and reconcile data from different sources.
• Distinguish between employees, contingent workers and independent contractors.
• Check worker records, classifications, tenure, rates, suppliers and contract dates.
• Coordinate with MSPs, staffing suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve missing or inaccurate information.
• Support movement of workers into HR or vendor-management systems.
• Update worker records and monitor compliance documents, renewals and onboarding requirements.
• Help coordinate background checks, worker orientations and operational setup.
• Maintain weekly status reports, issue logs and audit-ready records.
• Escalate data, compliance or classification risks to the Contingent Workforce Lead.

Skills

MSP delivery

VMS support

Contractor management

Data validation

Excel skills

Tracker management

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

Excel

Job description

Principle is seeking a hands-on Contingent Workforce Operations Specialist to support the Contingent Workforce Lead during a key business transition. You will manage contractor records, worker classifications and day-to-day operations to ensure accurate data and compliant processes.

Hybrid role with three days onsite per week in Reading, Berkshire. The eight-month contract offers exposure to a global technology environment and collaboration with MSP teams and internal stakeholders.