Contingent Workforce Risk & Governance Lead

Adobe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,200 - 246,400; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is seeking a Contingent Workforce Governance Lead in San Jose, CA to shape external workforce strategy, drive compliance, and embed risk-aware decision-making. You will oversee risk frameworks across co-employment, worker classification, supplier risk, and data privacy, collaborating with Legal and cross-functional teams to standardize contracts and controls.

The role requires 7–10+ years in risk/compliance, deep knowledge of global labor regulations, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in risk management, compliance, or contingent workforce programs.
• Extensive knowledge of GLOBAL labor regulations and contingent workforce frameworks.
• Analytical approach with experience in risk modeling and reporting.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Preferred: experience in a large enterprise with a global contingent workforce; CRM/CCEP certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a comprehensive risk framework covering compliance, co-employment, worker classification, supplier risk, and data privacy.
• Conduct regular risk assessments across geographies, vendors, and worker types.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and co-employment guidelines.
• Partner with Legal to standardize contractor agreements and staffing contracts.
• Build and implement controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Evaluate and monitor risks associated with staffing suppliers and partners.
• Build and track KRIs and metrics dashboards.
• Lead investigation and resolution of risk-related incidents.
• Educate collaborators on risk policies and drive a culture of compliance.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Employment law

Global labor regulations

Risk modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CRM certification

CCEP certification

Tools

MSP/VMS environments

Job description

Adobe is seeking a Contingent Workforce Governance Lead in San Jose, CA to shape external workforce strategy, drive compliance, and embed risk-aware decision-making. You will oversee risk frameworks across co-employment, worker classification, supplier risk, and data privacy, collaborating with Legal and cross-functional teams to standardize contracts and controls.

The role requires 7–10+ years in risk/compliance, deep knowledge of global labor regulations, and strong analytical skills.