Manager, Contingent Workforce

Accelerate your career at RXO. 

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

As a Manager, Contingent Workforce at RXO, you’ll be accountable for developing, managing, and optimizing the company’s contingent labor program. This role oversees vendor relationships, ensures compliance with labor regulations, and partners with business units to strategically fulfill temporary workforce needs. The ideal candidate has strong program management experience, vendor negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of contingent labor models, such as staffing agencies, independent contractors, and Statement of Work (SOW) engagements.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Program Management: Design, implement, and manage the contingent workforce strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Vendor Management: Build, manage relationships, and optimize performance with contingent labor suppliers.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to labor laws, internal policies, and classification standards (e.g., W2, 1099, SOW).
• Operational Efficiency: Drive metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of the contingent workforce program. Identify areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Human Resources, Legal, Procurement, and hiring managers to forecast needs and ensure timely, compliant onboarding of contingent workers.
• Technology Management: Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of SimplifyVMS , RXO’s Vendor Management Systems (VMS). Drive some partnership with HRIT and other stakeholders to ensure success of other integrated tools.
• Budget Oversight: Track spend and provide regular reporting to leadership on cost savings, headcount, and supplier performance.

What you’ll need to excel:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience 
• 5+ years of experience in contingent workforce program, contingent workforce vendor management or recruiting experience in an agency or corporate environment. 
• Experience managing a Vendor Management System (VMS).
• Knowledge of contingent labor regulations (e.g., co-employment, worker classification).

It’d be great if you also have:

• CCWP 
• Experience in supporting a Light Industrial/High Volume Contingent Workforce Programs

• Excellent communication skills to partner and deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization 

In this role, you’ll be supported by a passionate team motivated by fast-paced innovation and the desire to deliver for customers. We’re a company where you can continually advance your career, no matter your background — the opportunities are endless and yours for the taking. If you’re driven and looking for a place to grow, come join us.

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Massive Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program

Our Culture

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely, and build strong relationships. We welcome everyone regardless of background, identity or ability.

The Next Step

Ready to join our team? We’d love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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