Contingent Workforce Specialist - M&A

eTeam; Reading; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeam is recruiting for a 6-month contract contingent workforce specialist to support an upcoming M&A event in Reading, UK. You will manage data, assess worker classifications and coordinate with suppliers to ensure a smooth transition.

The role is highly operational, requiring meticulous data handling, cross-functional collaboration with business leaders and strong attention to compliance and risk management. Prior MSP/VMS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in contingent operations, MSP/VMS or supplier management.
• Experience supporting M&A or organisational transitions strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of contingent workforce compliance and workforce classification.

Responsibilities

• M&A workforce assessment, data management and operational tasks.
• Gather/validate data for contingent workers migrating from entity.
• Coordinate with suppliers on worker status and classifications.
• Assist with background checks and renewal tracking.
• Provide high-touch support for sensitive workforce issues.

Skills

Contingent Operations

MSP/VMS

M&A Experience

Data Reconciliation

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Duration: 6-month contract initially

The Opportunity:

• We are seeking an experience contingent workforce specialist to provide hands-on operational support for an upcoming merger and acquisition (M&A) event. The specialist will be responsible for assessing, organising and managing contingent workforce-related activities, helping to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to business operations.
• The role is highly operational and requires strong attention to detail, excellent data management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with business leaders.

What You Will Do:

M&A Workforce Assessment and Data Management and Operational Tasks

• Gather and validate data for contingent workers moving over from entity.
• Help support due diligence activities and respond to data requests.
• Co-ordinate with Contingent Lead to work with suppliers on worker status and classification.
• Help support migration of workers into HRIS or VMS tracking system.
• Execute administrative tasks such as updating worker records, monitoring compliance documentation and tracking renewal dates.
• Provide high-touch, customised support for sensitive or critical workforce issues.
• Working with MSP for complaint set up of workers transitioning over.
• Co-ordinating CW orientations.
• Weekly status and summaries and issue logs.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Help review worker classifications, tenure and market rate data.
• Help identify compliance gaps and escalating risks to Contingent Lead
• Assist with reviewing current supplier set up and moving to new suppliers or migration to MSP.
• Help Co-ordinate background checks in line with client's policy

What you need to succeed:

• 3+ years of working in contingent operations, MSP/VMS or Supplier management
• Experience with supporting M&A or organisational transition projects strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of Contingent Workforce compliance and workforce classification
• Excellent Data and Excel reconciliation skills
• Strong communication, organisation and project co-ordination skills