About this role
Salary: £56,000 - 96,000 per year
Requirements: 3+ years of experience working in contingent operations, MSP/VMS, or supplier managementExperience supporting M&A or organisational transition projects strongly preferredStrong understanding of contingent workforce compliance and workforce classificationExcellent data and Excel reconciliation skillsStrong communication, organisation, and project coordination skills Responsibilities: Provide hands-on operational support for an upcoming merger and acquisition eventAssess, organise, and manage contingent workforce-related activities to support a smooth transition with minimal disruptionGather and validate data for contingent workers moving over from the entityMaintain accurate data trackersSupport due diligence activities and respond to data requestsCoordinate with the Contingent Lead to work with suppliers on worker status and classificationSupport migration of workers into HRIS or VMS tracking systemsUpdate worker records, monitor compliance documentation, and track renewal datesProvide high-touch, customised support for sensitive or critical workforce issuesWork with MSP for compliant setup of workers transitioning overCoordinate contingent worker orientationsProduce weekly status updates, summaries, and issue logsReview worker classifications, tenure, and market rate dataIdentify compliance gaps and escalate risks to the Contingent LeadAssist with reviewing current supplier setup and moving to new suppliers or migration to MSPCoordinate background checks in line with client policy Technologies: ExcelSupport More:
We are a global recruitment specialist supporting clients across EMEA, APAC, the US, and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for a Contingent Workforce Specialist - M&A in Reading, working in a hybrid arrangement with 3 days per week onsite. This is a 6-month contract initially. 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. We are seeking an experienced contingent workforce specialist to support an upcoming merger and acquisition event with minimal disruption to business operations.
last updated 36 week of 2026