Head of Contingent Workforce & Travel

Zoox is hiring a Head of Contingent Workforce & Travel in Foster City, United States. It pays $245k-$294k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Zoox.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Vndly, Beeline and Fieldglass.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 228 other open roles at Zoox.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Lead and scale Zoox's global contingent workforce and corporate travel programs, driving operational excellence and process modernization.

VndlyBeelineFieldglass

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Zoox is seeking an experienced Senior Manager for the Contingent Workforce & Travel team. In this role you will lead and scale our Contingent Workforce and Travel programs. This leader will drive operational excellence, process improvements, and strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and the hiring manager experience. The role requires close partnership with Suppliers, Business Leaders, Recruiting, HR, Procurement, Finance, and legal teams to ensure seamless program execution.
In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to drive the strategic direction and operational excellence of Zoox’s expanding contingent workforce and global travel programs. You will champion compliance, fiscal discipline, and world-class stakeholder experiences as the organization scales domestically and globally. You will continually ensure operational efficiency through the use of data.

In this role, you will:

Lead and scale global teams overseeing Contingent Workforce Management and Corporate Travel & Expense operations.
Define and execute strategic roadmaps to modernize policies, systems, and governance across global mobility and non-employee talent.
Partner with business leaders to align external talent strategies with organizational priorities and workforce planning goals.
Direct vendor ecosystems and supplier partnerships to drive quality, fulfillment velocity, and fiscal discipline.
Modernize tech stacks and automated workflows across T&E platforms, VMS, and expense tools to drive efficiency and audit-readiness.
Champion a data-driven culture, utilizing program analytics and user feedback to benchmark performance and elevate service delivery.

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience managing contingent workforce programs, preferably in a Hi-Tech, high-growth or complex environment.
7+ years of experience leading teams, with a strong ability to develop and mentor direct reports.
Expertise in contingent workforce strategy, operations, and compliance, including worker classifications and industry best practices.
Proven experience in managing an MSP, business partnerships, vendor management, and optimizing external partnerships.
Extensive experience with VMS platforms (e.g., VNDLY, Beeline, Fieldglass) and an understanding of system configurations and reporting/analytics.
Strong operational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Bonus qualifications

Experience with financial tools and budget management related to contingent workforce programs.
Experience with scaling organizations in a super fast-paced environment
Proven experience leading and scaling end-to-end global corporate travel and expense (T&E) programs.
Prior experience in an agency recruitment or staffing environment, meeting high-volume delivery targets,

How we rate this

Head of Contingent Workforce & Travel at Zoox rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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Key facts

Head of Contingent Workforce & Travel is an open job at Zoox.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $245k-$294k a year.
The role is based in Foster City, CA.
The job was posted on October 28, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Zoox. Apply on Zoox

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Contingent Workforce ManagementVendor ManagementCorporate TravelProgram ManagementGlobal MobilityVndlyBeelineFieldglass

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