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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Contract Staffing Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and onboarding contract-based employees across various departments and industries. You will work closely with hiring managers to understand their temporary staffing needs and ensure that qualified candidates are placed efficiently and effectively.
As a Contract Staffing Specialist, your primary focus will be on building and maintaining a pipeline of skilled contract professionals, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. You will also play a key role in negotiating contract terms, managing assignment extensions, and tracking performance metrics for contract staff.
This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a deep understanding of the contingent workforce landscape. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and capable of juggling multiple priorities simultaneously. Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), vendor management systems (VMS), and knowledge of employment regulations is essential.
If you are passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our workforce strategy.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Source and recruit qualified contract professionals for various roles
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
- Manage relationships with staffing vendors and agencies
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies
- Negotiate contract terms and rates with candidates and vendors
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes for contract staff
- Track and report on key staffing metrics and performance indicators
- Maintain accurate records in ATS and VMS platforms
- Monitor contract durations and manage extensions or terminations
- Provide guidance on market trends and compensation benchmarks
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in contract staffing or recruiting
- Familiarity with ATS and VMS platforms
- Strong understanding of employment laws and compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Experience negotiating contracts and rates
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of experience do you have in contract staffing?
- What industries have you recruited contract staff for?
- Describe your experience with ATS and VMS platforms.
- How do you ensure compliance with labor laws?
- What strategies do you use to source contract candidates?
- Have you negotiated contract terms with vendors or candidates?
- How do you manage multiple staffing requests at once?
- What metrics do you track to measure staffing success?
- Describe a challenging staffing situation and how you resolved it.
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment?
