Contractor Specialist

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP seeks a detail-oriented Contractor Specialist to manage our contingent workforce program across the Firm. This hybrid role can be performed from any US office location, handling contractor documentation, onboarding, renewals, and compliance.

The role partners with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and HR to streamline engagement, monitor milestones, and generate program reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing the contingent worker lifecycle or contractor administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Paralegal Studies, or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience maintaining contract documentation and working within document management systems.
• Analytical skills to track, monitor, and report contractor metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication across multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor documentation, records, and repositories throughout the contingent worker lifecycle.
• Coordinate contract approvals, signatures, renewals, and onboarding activities for contingent resources.
• Monitor contract milestones, renewal dates, and expirations, providing timely updates and follow-ups.
• Administer background screening, independence reviews, and other compliance-related requirements.
• Prepare reports and dashboards related to contractor activity, status, and key program metrics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Human Resources, and business stakeholders to support contractor engagement processes.
• Respond to contractor and stakeholder inquiries while escalating complex issues as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve contractor administration workflows and operational processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Workflow optimization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation management

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Paralegal Studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Cherry Bekaert, we believe our people and processes are key to delivering exceptional service and driving business success. We are seeking a detail-oriented Contractor Specialist to help manage and support our contingent workforce program across the Firm. This role will be hybrid and can be done from any of Cherry Bekaert's US office locations. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in administering the contractor lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal policies, maintaining accurate documentation, and partnering with stakeholders across multiple business functions. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who enjoys balancing operational excellence, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration in a fast-paced environment. As a Contractor Specialist, you will:

• Manage contractor documentation, records, and repositories throughout the contingent worker lifecycle.
• Coordinate contract approvals, signatures, renewals, and onboarding activities for contingent resources.
• Monitor contract milestones, renewal dates, and expirations, providing timely updates and follow-up.
• Administer background screening, independence reviews, and other compliance-related requirements.
• Prepare reports and dashboards related to contractor activity, status, and key program metrics.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Human Resources, and business stakeholders to support contractor engagement processes.
• Respond to contractor and stakeholder inquiries while escalating complex issues as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve contractor administration workflows and operational processes.

What you bring to the role:

• 3+ years of experience managing the contingent worker lifecycle, contractor administration, or workforce operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, Paralegal Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience maintaining contract documentation and working within document or contract management systems.
• Analytical skills with the ability to track, monitor, and report on contractor-related metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of contractor, procurement, or contract administration processes.

What you can expect from us:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range: $63,750 - $85,000 per year

About Cherry Bekaert Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.