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Senior Associate - Talent Cloud
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Contingent Workforce Program Senior Associate to join our team. This role presents a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in contingent workforce management and recruitment within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.As a key contributor to our Talent Cloud efforts, the Senior Associate will lead the contingent labor recruiting team through hiring processes, ensuring data accuracy within the contingent workforce management system while maintaining high-quality, end-to-end recruitment practices. Responsibilities include pre-screening candidates, verifying job details, coordinating vendor submissions, and facilitating a seamless onboarding experience for contingent workforce hires.The
Human Resources
group develops and executes successful recruiting programs, learning and expertise-development initiatives, strategic staffing assignments, effective reporting and analytics, performance management processes, and work-life benefits and operations.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and guide the hiring team through contingent workforce recruitment, ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices
- Manage the full contingent workforce recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives
- Review and validate job details for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before entering them into the Vendor Management System (VMS) and sharing them with vendors
- Conduct initial screenings to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and skill alignment, identifying potential gaps or risks in suitability
- Provide structured feedback and recommendations to the hiring team based on pre-screening outcomes, assisting in making informed hiring decisions
- Coordinate and facilitate interviews, ensuring a seamless selection process by scheduling assessments, aligning interview panels, and managing timely follow-ups
- Engage and collaborate with vendors, internal procurement teams, and functional leads to drive an efficient, end-to-end recruitment process while maintaining compliance and contractual alignment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align hiring needs with organizational goals
- Partner closely with hiring managers and staffing partners to understand contingent workforce requirements and operational priorities
- Collaborate with vendors and external partners to streamline hiring processes, ensuring clear communication, efficiency, and compliance with company policies
- Facilitate regular discussions and feedback loops with stakeholders to assess evolving talent demands, address challenges, and refine recruitment strategies
- Support data-driven hiring decisions by providing insights, tracking industry trends, and optimizing workforce planning.
- Maintain accurate, well-organized, and up-to-date records in the Vendor Management System (VMS), ensuring data integrity throughout recruitment cycle
- Regularly update candidate profiles, job requisitions, and hiring statuses to support seamless hiring workflow
- Implement data hygiene practices by conducting periodic audits, identifying discrepancies, and making necessary corrections to ensure reporting reliability
- Utilize system analytics and reporting tools to extract insights that support talent acquisition strategies, workforce planning, and continuous process improvement.
- Handle candidate and company information with the utmost care, ensuring data privacy and compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations
- Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in contingent workforce management.
- Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and implementing innovative strategies to optimize recruitment efficiency
- Engage in ongoing professional development by attending industry webinars, networking events, and knowledge-sharing sessions to stay ahead in contingent workforce management
- Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to peers by sharing industry knowledge, best practices, and practical insights. Assist in navigating complex recruitment challenges of contingent workforce management. Encourage professional growth through coaching, knowledge-sharing sessions, and constructive feedback.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a strong academic background
- 4+ years of experience in HR across any or all of: Contingent Workforce Recruitment, Staffing/Resource Management and Vendor Management
- Familiarity with contingent workforce management tools such as Beeline, Fieldglass, or similar Vendor Management System (VMS) platforms
- Prior experience working with contingent workforce hiring in a global recruitment setting
- Proactive self-starter with strong multitasking capabilities and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment
- Ability to manage confidential information, exercising discretion and sound judgment
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.Find Out More At:www.zs.com
