Sourcing HR Services - Expert

Location:

Jersey City, US | Chicago, US

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide. We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend. Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

Are you a visionary sourcing leader with a passion for transforming how organizations attract, support, and develop their people? At Chain IQ, we’re looking for a bold, strategic HR Subject Matter Expert to join our US Professional Services Sourcing team, and help redefine the way HR services are delivered across the globe.

In this high-impact role, you won’t just manage sourcing initiatives, you’ll architect them. From talent acquisition and benefits to learning & development, payroll, and HRIS platforms, you’ll lead the full HR lifecycle with precision and purpose. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to craft sourcing strategies that unlock value, spark innovation, and elevate operational performance.

This is your chance to be at the forefront of HR transformation, where your expertise drives real business outcomes, your voice influences enterprise decisions, and your work shapes the employee experience for thousands.

If you're ready to lead with impact, innovate with purpose, and grow with a global leader:

Welcome to Chain IQ.

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Act as a strategic advisor, translating business needs into sourcing strategies
• Influence decision-making through commercial insight and market expertise
• Lead complex, multi-region sourcing projects across HR subcategories
• Manage RFPs/RFIs, supplier evaluations, and selection processes
• Ensure alignment with organizational priorities and compliance standards
• Analyze financial models and cost scenarios to inform negotiations
• Structure deals that balance commercial advantage with operational fit
• Drive cost savings while maintaining service quality and scalability

• Draft and negotiate contracts including MSAs, amendments, and task orders
• Ensure supplier performance, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold contractual integrity
• Stay ahead of HR market trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts
• Manage supplier relationships to foster collaboration and continuous improvement
• Benchmark performance and drive supplier accountability

• Apply Chain IQ’s sourcing methodologies and tools with precision
• Contribute to category strategy development and process optimization
• Champion best practices across sourcing and procurement functions

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, or related field); MBA preferred

• Proven success sourcing recruitment, benefits, L&D, payroll, and HRIS platforms
• Experience managing sourcing projects exceeding multi-million-dollar thresholds
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration
• Skilled in vendor performance management and commercial deal structuring

• Strong grasp of total cost of ownership, pricing models, and cost/benefit analysis
• Ability to build financial baselines and support data-driven decisions

• Knowledge of data protection regulations related to employee information
• Proficiency in SAP Ariba, Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing analytics tools

• Expertise in category strategy, market analysis, and sourcing execution
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes

• Collaborative, professional, and accountable
• Motivated by impact, growth, and continuous improvement

At Chain IQ, you’ll be part of a global sourcing powerhouse…