The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing contractor or vendor onboarding or HR operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of contingent workforce models and vendor engagement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday (HRIS) and contract management systems is a plus.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills: able to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external representatives with confidence and poise.
• Track-record of working effectively in a team environment as well as taking initiative independently.
• Comfortable working across legal, finance, and procurement contexts.
• High attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence internal stakeholders.
• Commitment to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Experience with contract review and basic financial analysis is a plus.

• Own the end-to-end process for non-employee workers, including Independent Contractors and third-party payroll staff – from contract initiation and onboarding to renewals and offboarding.
• Provide expert guidance to hiring managers on non-employee engagement types, processes, and required documentation.
• Coordinate with internal finance teams to ensure third-party vendor invoices (e.g., TCW, Remote, Deel) are submitted, tracked, and resolved promptly to prevent payment delays or disruptions to external workers.
• Manage multiple concurrent contracts and urgent deadlines, ensuring timely execution and prioritization across competing demands.
• Coordinate contract approvals, onboarding tasks, background checks, system setups, renewals, and offboarding.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and Finance to ensure all contracts and processes meet organizational and legal standards.
• Track and report on contract status, renewals, expirations, and related workflows.
• Ensure all records are complete, accurate, and compliant with audit and data privacy requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows and improve the experience for managers and non-employee workers.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on process and documentation requirements.
• Monitor engagement duration and type of work performed to ensure compliance with internal policies, and advise when conversions to employee status may be required.
• Support the financial setup of vendors when applicable.
• Work closely with HRIS, and other teams to ensure seamless integration and support for non-employee workers.