Global Contingent Workforce Strategist

2 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States OpenAI Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Global Contingent Workforce Leader to develop and manage our global CW strategy.

This role is responsible for setting strategic direction, leading key initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across our contingent workforce program.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in contingent workforce management, procurement, or talent acquisition, with a proven track record of driving organizational effectiveness, scale, and competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive global and scalable contingent workforce strategy that aligns with OpenAI's business objectives and growth trajectory.
  • Lead the end-to-end implementation and management of a global Vendor Management System (VMS), ensuring seamless integration with existing HR and procurement technologies.
  • Architect and optimize scalable, efficient, and compliant business processes for sourcing, onboarding, managing, and offboarding contingent workers across multiple geographies and functions.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing contingent workforce management team.
  • Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with leading staffing agencies and service providers to negotiate favorable terms and ensure consistent delivery of top-quality talent.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leaders to proactively identify and address contingent talent needs, providing guidance and innovative solutions to support complex and rapidly evolving project requirements.
  • Ensure rigorous compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and internal policies by implementing robust governance frameworks and conducting regular audits to mitigate risk and uphold ethical standards across all contingent workforce activities.
  • Leverage advanced analytics and data-driven insights to monitor program performance, inform strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
  • 13+ years of progressive experience in contingent workforce management, procurement, or talent acquisition, with significant focus in leadership roles overseeing large-scale, global programs within high-growth technology organizations.
  • Proven ability to conceptualize and implement transformative workforce strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, scale, and competitive advantage.
  • Deep proficiency in deploying and managing advanced VMS and integrating them with broader HRIS and procurement ecosystems.
  • Demonstrated success in reengineering complex business processes, optimizing workflows, and establishing robust operational frameworks that enhance efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Strong track record of collaborating with C-suite executives and cross-functional leaders, effectively influencing and aligning diverse stakeholders towards common goals.
  • In-depth knowledge of international labor laws and regulatory environments, with experience developing and enforcing compliance strategies that effectively manage risk across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Proven ability to recruit, lead, and develop high-caliber teams, cultivating an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
About OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.

We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products.

AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.



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