Contingent Workforce & Partner Lead

London, United KingdomFull-timePosted Jul 10, 2026
Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Contingent Workforce & Partner LeadFull-timeBusiness Segment: NBCU CorporateCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionRole SummaryThe Talent Acquisition team is looking for a collaborative, innovative, high integrity, results-driven Contingent Workforce Lead/Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team of HR and Talent professionals striving to create an engaging, inclusive and dynamic work environment across our global organisation.     In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with the business and HR to support contingent and non-permanent workforce requirements across the UK and international markets. This includes ownership of the contingent engagement process; management of recruitment agencies, payroll providers, and market-specific hiring partners and platforms; oversight of supplier performance and commercial governance; support for contingent worker queries and operational escalations; and reporting and analysis of contingent workforce activity, including country-specific programmes, processes and external partners that sit outside the global TA Operations ecosystem (e.g. apprenticeship levy administration & local workforce requirements). ResponsibilitiesManage engagement process of contingent workforce (independent contractors and temp workers based in the UK) through the AutoNow portal working with HR to ensure the process adherence, compliance with IR35 and utilisation of approved agencies.  Update AutoNow process, in partnership with AutoNow Development team, with any new requirements of Tax and Employment Law as well or process improvements. Liaise with Tax and Employment Law on any contentious contingent worker placements.  Responsible for updating the UK Contractor Engagement Guide & Policy document working with Employment Law for any updates required. Provide training for hiring managers on process and international contractor policy. Manage the NBCU relationship with temporary recruitment suppliers, handling any and all queries and escalations liaising with Commercial Law as needed. Work closely with third party payroll provider, handling any and all queries and escalations, liaising with Employment Law, HR, Tax and Finance as required. Provide insight and monthly reporting on UK contingent workforce through Power BI to HR, Employment Law community & TA’s Experienced Hires team. Provide guidance and support to the business and HR on the acquisition of UK-based contingent...

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