Contingent Workforce Specialist - M&A

Job Title: Contingent Workforce Specialist - M&A

Location: Reading (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)

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.
• Maintain accurate data trackers.
• 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 elevate 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

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