Contingent Workforce Staffing Consultant

00001 Kelly Services, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services, Inc is seeking a Contingent Workforce Staffing Consultant to provide expert guidance to hiring managers for procuring temporary and contract staff for onsite operations in Austin, TX. The role emphasizes workforce management, procurement technology, and client-facing consultations to deliver optimal talent solutions.

You will drive sourcing strategies, manage requisitions end-to-end, and align staffing with client and market needs, while navigating multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Staffing industry background or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills in one-on-one and group settings.
• Proven ability to build strategic relationships with clients and candidates.
• Data entry, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Staffing support for a variety of positions with consultative approach.
• Conduct consultation calls with hiring managers to assess needs and sourcing strategies.
• Report generation and presentation of talent metrics to leadership.
• Monitor requisition progress and follow up.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews for hiring managers.
• Negotiate bill rates to align with market norms.
• Maintain discipline of execution and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

MS Office

VMS tools

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first - so your impact really will change lives.

Our Contingent Workforce Staffing Consultant role provides expertise to hiring managers for the facilitation of procuring the services of temporary and/or contract employees to meet a client's current workforce needs for onsite operations at the facility on Austin, TX. This role requires experience in overall workforce management in the labor market as well as familiarity with and ability to master procurement technology tools. The ability to manage client facing interactions to drive consultations and provide guidance on different delivery solutions is a daily requirement of the Contingent Workforce Staffing Consultant role.

Responsibilities

Program and Operational Support:

• Staffing support for a variety of positions. Consultative approach to hiring managers and candidates
• Perform consultation call with hiring managers to assess needs and determine best sourcing strategies to ensure acquisition of the best talent Utilization of procurement technologies to facilitate fulfillment of role and move requisition through client's internal processes. Provide complete and thorough information and data points to supply chain via both documentation and consultation conference calls.
• Reporting - Regular analysis and presentation of Talent Community data, Team Performance data, VMS stats to Direct Sourcing leadership for distribution to OCG leadership, PMO partners, and the client
• Monitor daily progress of requisition and follow up accordingly.
• Utilize candidate assessment and selection techniques when reviewing resumes to ensure only the best match is shortlisted.
• The Contingent Workforce Staffing Consultant supports the financial processes related to timecard & expense management, invoicing and corrections.
• Tour candidates through the facility and acquaintance them with the production areas
• Coordinate and schedule interviews for hiring managers.
• Negotiate bill rates to ensure that they are aligned with current market rates.
• Maintain discipline of execution by staying focused on market goals and objectives; manage time and competing priorities; be committed to Kelly process, technology, and documentation requirements; and taking the initiative to learn and fully understand the client's needs and skills required for open roles being managed.
• Ability to manage multiple situations effectively while multitasking and maintain a sense of urgency and attention to detail

Client, Program and Supplier Management

• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Service Level Agreements (SLA) objectives are met by taking an active role in continuous improvement and service delivery.
• Utilize bill rate benchmarking data and competitive bidding to ensure cost containment for the customer.
• Build customer and supplier relationships through professional rapport, consistent follow-up and maintaining contact and ongoing communication.
• Proactively identify service delivery issues and provide appropriate and timely solutions.
• Act as a liaison with suppliers to resolve daily operational issues. Escalate as appropriate.
• Contribute consultative input and client requirement expertise to annual supplier summit.
• Utilize both client and market data to provide guidance to and set expectations for realistic recruiting cycle timelines.
• Possess an innate ability to know what needs to be done and takes initiative to perform those tasks without being asked or told. The ability to work independently and be a decision maker is imperative.

Technology Support

• Develop thorough understanding of functionality and capabilities of procurement tools used to deliver KellyOCG's MSP solution.
• Support Technology updates by providing overview of new functionality to both client and supplier as necessary.
• Develop strong knowledge of technology to be able to operate efficiently and trouble-shoot simple issues when client or Suppliers escalates.

Requirements

• Must have a Staffing Industry background or equivalent. Work experience in temporary labor.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to multitask, an attention to detail, excellent communication skills (both in one‑on‑one and in group settings, with both internal and external audiences), and a technical proficiency (e.g., MS Office, internet, VMS tools).
• Proven experience in creating and developing strategic relationships that promote positive client and employee engagement.
• Possess data entry, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Abili