Zoox, Incorporated

Head of Contingent Workforce & Travel

Zoox, Incorporated · Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA $245K–$294K Posted 2026-10-28
Salary
$245K–$294K
Type
Full-time
Experience
10+ yr

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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,

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

$60K — 10th pctl $230K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $269K vs. market median $130K for Operations roles
+105%
above median
Based on 10,000+ Operations roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
Zoox

Zoox

Autonomous Vehicles · Public · Foster City, USA

Stage & Valuation
Public · $1.3B
Key Investors
Amazon, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Alium Capital
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