We are looking for a strategic operations partner to build our contingent workforce & vendor management practices within the People organization. This newly created role will establish structure, governance, & process discipline for our extended workforcecontractors, consultants, & vendorswhile partnering with Legal, Finance, & Procurement to ensure compliance, fiscal accountability, & streamlined operations.

You will bring expertise in contingent workforce strategy, vendor lifecycle management, & collaboration. You excel in environments where you can create clarity & implement sustainable, scalable solutions.

This is a hybrid role working from our NYC office 3 days per week. You will report to the Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations.

You'll Get To

Program Design & Implementation

• Design & implement a scalable contingent workforce program, including classification, compliance, onboarding/offboarding, & lifecycle management.
• Establish clear policies, procedures, documentation standards, service level agreements (SLAs), & measurements (KPIs) across the organization to ensure service delivery & risk mitigation.
• Manage tools/systems to track labor usage & spend; develop training & change management resources to support adoption & partner agreement.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle, from onboarding & evaluation to integration & performance tracking.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including contracts, scopes of service, & renewal timelines.
• Partner with Legal on contract execution, renewals, & data regulations; lead performance reviews to assess quality & identify opportunities for optimization or new partnerships.
• Identify gaps in vendor capabilities & lead strategic sourcing decisions.

Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Procurement, & Legal to align vendor intake, budgeting, compliance, & sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate on contract negotiations, vendor evaluation, & policy development.
• Advise People Leadership on talent models, market trends, & vendor strategy.
• Work with relevant partners to integrate contingent workforce data into analytics & planning tools.
• Support vendor selection, RFPs, & performance reviews to guide efficiency & cost savings.

Reporting & Insights

• Develop dashboards to track contingent workforce usage, vendor spend, KPIs, & program performance.
• Analyze trends to guide strategic decisions on vendor performance & resource allocation.
• Provide People Partners with data insights to inform workforce planning & budgeting visibility across client groups.
• Deliver executive summaries on program health, risks, & opportunities.
• Conduct regular audits to maintain data accuracy, compliance, & policy integrity.

Who We're Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in vendor management, contingent workforce programs, procurement, or related functions within People, Legal, or Finance teams.
• Experienced success in building & scaling contractor/vendor management processes in high-growth or global environments.
• Experience with employment classifications (W2 vs. 1099), global contractor engagement, & compliance/tax considerations.
• Collaborator with excellent project management & ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Experience with contract review & working with Legal, Finance, & Procurement partners.
• Familiarity with systems like Workday, Coupa, Zip, or other VMS/procurement tools; HRIS experience is a bonus.
• Certifications such as PMP or CCWP are a bonus.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave & up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $100,000 - $161,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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