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9 results for Contract Manager in Madison, WI

Talent Acquisition Specialist
  • Middleton, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • - USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring initiatives for a high-tech organization in the pharm/biotech space in Middleton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, helping hiring teams attract, evaluate, and secure strong talent across a range of functions and levels. The role requires a proactive recruiting specialist who can balance strategic sourcing, stakeholder partnership, and a high-quality candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the complete recruitment lifecycle, from kickoff discussions with hiring managers through sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and final closeout.<br>• Build and sustain talent pipelines for both immediate openings and future workforce needs using market research and ongoing outreach.<br>• Identify and engage prospective candidates through LinkedIn, referrals, industry communities, and other targeted sourcing channels, including passive talent.<br>• Keep search activity moving by organizing interviews, tracking progress, and encouraging timely feedback and hiring decisions.<br>• Advise hiring leaders on talent availability, compensation trends, and practical recruiting strategies to improve hiring outcomes.<br>• Represent the company to candidates by clearly communicating its culture, opportunities, and overall value proposition.<br>• Maintain accurate requisition and candidate records in the applicant tracking system and use recruiting data to monitor performance and improve results.<br>• Partner with HR, marketing, and business leaders to strengthen employer branding, support workforce planning, and manage agency involvement when needed.
  • 2026-10-08T18:48:47Z
HR Generalist - Payroll
  • Portage, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a manufacturing operation in Portage, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in day-to-day human resources activities, helping employees and leaders across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate brings strong organization, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential information in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>*Payroll support absolutely necessary**</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead full-cycle hourly and salaried recruiting efforts by sourcing talent, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, preparing offers, and arranging pre-employment requirements such as background checks and screenings.</p><p>• Deliver onboarding support for new employees, including orientation activities, employment documentation, and entry of personnel data into HR systems.</p><p>• Provide front-line HR support by responding to employee questions related to policies, benefits, status changes, performance processes, and offboarding activities such as stay and exit interviews.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and confidential human resources records, including personnel files, I-9 documentation, compliance materials, investigation records, and performance-related documentation.</p><p>• Support workers’ compensation administration and safety-related recordkeeping by tracking active claims, assisting with required logs and submissions, and helping prepare annual postings.</p><p>• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws through record audits, policy communication, required postings, complaint review, and recommendations for process improvements.</p><p>• Assist with affirmative action and equal employment efforts by supporting plan documentation, training coordination, and community outreach activities.</p><p>• Serve as an HR contact for union-related communication, including tracking, responding to, and helping resolve grievances in partnership with leadership.</p><p>• Coordinate employee learning activities by assigning training, monitoring completion, running reports, and following up with affected employees and managers.</p><p>• Provide backup support to Payroll.</p>
  • 2026-10-19T20:43:45Z
Billing Specialist
  • Janesville, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 58000.00 - 66500.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Billing Specialist to join our team in Janesville, Wisconsin and oversee invoicing activities for a range of construction-related projects. This position plays an important role in keeping billing accurate, organized, and on schedule by coordinating closely with project staff and reviewing financial details carefully. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple priorities, solving discrepancies, and working independently in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage invoicing for contract-based work, service work, organizational billing, and time-and-material projects with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Partner with Project Managers and Service Technicians to gather billing details, confirm project status, and ensure invoices are issued according to schedule.<br>• Organize daily billing priorities around project deadlines, customer requirements, and changing workload demands.<br>• Set up new project records in the accounting system and maintain complete, up-to-date job information.<br>• Review job cost data, investigate inconsistencies, and correct charges that have been assigned to the wrong project or billing category.<br>• Maintain tracking tools to monitor project progress, invoice status, and open items, and communicate with customers when clarification or follow-up is needed.<br>• Coordinate with internal project teams on billing schedules, required backup documentation, and updates that affect invoicing and payment timing.<br>• Follow up on overdue invoices and support collection efforts through timely communication and documentation.<br>• Recommend process improvements that strengthen billing efficiency while preserving a high level of detail and compliance.<br>• Prepare and process lien waivers and related project paperwork needed to support customer invoicing and prompt payment.
  • 2026-10-12T18:58:43Z
Workplace Experience Ambassador 3
  • Madison, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced and service-driven Workplace Experience Ambassador 3 to support a welcoming, well-run office environment in Madison, Wisconsin. This Part Time Contract position is ideal for someone with a strong hospitality or customer service background who enjoys creating a positive experience for employees, guests, and vendors. The person in this role will help maintain day-to-day front-of-house operations, coordinate workplace support activities, and contribute to a detail-oriented, organized, and engaging onsite experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Welcome employees, visitors, and third-party providers while overseeing badge access and guest check-in procedures to ensure a smooth and secure arrival experience.</p><p>• Perform routine inspections of shared spaces, meeting rooms, kitchens, and lobby areas to maintain presentation, cleanliness, and overall functionality.</p><p>• Prepare workstations and assist with office moves, seating changes, and space adjustments to support daily business needs.</p><p>• Monitor food, beverage, and workplace supply levels, place replenishment orders, and keep common areas stocked and ready for use.</p><p>• Organize receipts and track purchases accurately to support basic accounting and expense documentation activities.</p><p>• Report and follow up on maintenance, cleaning, and repair requests by coordinating with facilities teams and service providers.</p><p>• Provide onsite coordination and setup assistance for meetings, celebrations, company gatherings, and employee engagement events.</p><p>• Support site operations by following established policies, service expectations, and contractual requirements while helping meet performance goals.</p><p>• Guide guests and employees as needed with wayfinding, workplace questions, and general support to deliver a high-quality service experience.</p>
  • 2026-10-19T14:43:45Z
Business Intelligence (BI) Director
  • Madison, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 71.25 - 82.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Business Intelligence Director to join an engineering organization in Madison, Wisconsin on a Contract to Permanent basis. This leadership role is suited for someone who can guide enterprise BI initiatives, shape reporting strategy, and direct cross-functional teams through complex solution delivery. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in business intelligence platforms and implementations, along with the ability to align technical programs with broader business goals in a collaborative, high-growth environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead enterprise business intelligence programs from planning through execution, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with organizational priorities.<br>• Direct both technical and functional team members involved in BI solution delivery, creating clarity around goals, ownership, and performance expectations.<br>• Establish and drive implementation roadmaps for reporting, analytics, and data warehousing solutions across the organization.<br>• Oversee the deployment and optimization of BI platforms and reporting tools, including environments related to BusinessObjects, BIRT, Reporting Workbench, and Dynamics-connected reporting needs.<br>• Partner with stakeholders across the business to define reporting strategy, prioritize initiatives, and translate operational needs into scalable BI solutions.<br>• Provide program-level governance for multiple concurrent implementations, managing risks, dependencies, resource planning, and delivery standards.<br>• Guide the design and continuous improvement of business intelligence and data warehousing capabilities to support accurate, actionable insights.<br>• Ensure successful adoption of new BI solutions by promoting best practices, driving communication across teams, and supporting change management during implementation efforts.
  • 2026-09-23T12:38:47Z
Infrastructure PM
  • Middleton, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 54.15 - 62.70 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to lead critical enterprise technology initiatives for an insurance organization in Middleton, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position will oversee complex infrastructure programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and keep high-priority deliverables on track in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, sound stakeholder management, and the ability to guide large-scale technical efforts with clarity and discipline.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct infrastructure projects from planning through delivery, ensuring schedules, scope, budget, and quality expectations remain aligned with business goals.<br>• Lead operating system upgrade initiatives across a large server environment, coordinating timelines, dependencies, testing activities, and deployment readiness.<br>• Manage identity and access management project work related to transitioning user administration capabilities to a new platform.<br>• Oversee endpoint management modernization efforts, including planning and execution for device administration changes across the organization.<br>• Partner with technical teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to resolve risks, remove roadblocks, and maintain steady project momentum.<br>• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, status reporting, and project governance activities using tools such as Jira to provide visibility into milestones and issues.<br>• Coordinate change management and communication efforts to support adoption, minimize disruption, and prepare impacted teams for upcoming technology updates.<br>• Monitor project health through dashboards, reporting, and stakeholder reviews, escalating concerns and recommending corrective actions when needed.
  • 2026-10-16T17:08:42Z
AWS Data/Information Architect x2
  • Madison, WI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 80.75 - 93.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced AWS Data/Information Architect to help design and advance scalable cloud and data architecture solutions for a growing technology environment in Madison, Wisconsin. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for a senior candidate who can translate business needs into secure, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native architectures while partnering closely with engineering and leadership teams. The role focuses on modern platform design, distributed systems, automation, and data ecosystem strategy, with an emphasis on practical delivery, governance, and long-term sustainability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the architecture and implementation of AWS-based data and application platforms that support scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.<br>• Define solution patterns for cloud-native systems, including microservices, containers, and serverless components, to meet performance and integration needs.<br>• Create and maintain infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation, and strengthen delivery pipelines through CI/CD best practices.<br>• Establish architectural standards for networking, identity, observability, and security controls across containerized and distributed workloads.<br>• Design data platform frameworks that support warehousing, lake architectures, streaming workflows, and integration across enterprise systems.<br>• Partner with development, DevOps, and business stakeholders to align technical direction with strategic objectives and delivery priorities.<br>• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, documentation, mentoring, and guidance on engineering best practices.<br>• Support hybrid or multi-cloud connectivity strategies where needed, including integration with on-premise environments and enterprise platforms.
  • 2026-10-19T15:18:46Z
Sr. Buyer
  • Columbia County, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 76000.00 - 86000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Buyer to support procurement operations for a machinery manufacturing organization in Columbia County, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for securing materials and services that meet production demands while balancing cost, quality, and delivery expectations. The position works closely with suppliers and internal teams to maintain reliable inventory flow, improve sourcing strategies, and support business objectives through informed purchasing decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead sourcing activities for assigned commodities by gathering supplier proposals, evaluating options, and negotiating favorable pricing and lead times.</p><p>• Monitor material demand and inventory signals within the ERP environment to help maintain appropriate stock levels and support uninterrupted production.</p><p>• Review planning outputs on a regular basis to identify purchasing needs, prioritize orders, and respond quickly to changing operational requirements.</p><p>• Create and manage purchase orders by confirming specifications, pricing, and timing, while following up with vendors to accelerate deliveries when needed.</p><p>• Build productive relationships with current suppliers through performance reviews, ongoing communication, and collaboration on service and quality improvements.</p><p>• Research and qualify new vendors to expand sourcing options, reduce supply risk, and strengthen overall procurement flexibility.</p><p>• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure required documentation is properly collected, organized, and retained for compliance purposes.</p><p>• Partner with departments such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounts Payable, Estimating, Shipping/Receiving, and Parts Sales to resolve material issues and support business needs.</p><p>• Contribute to special sourcing initiatives, including materials evaluation for development projects and post-project cost reviews to identify improvement opportunities.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T17:28:46Z
Buyer/Planner
  • Fort Atkinson, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000.00 - 58000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Buyer to support material purchasing and production planning activities for our manufacturing operations in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This position plays an important role in balancing supplier coordination, inventory levels, and manufacturing schedules to help meet customer commitments. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working across multiple departments in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze planning and demand data within internal systems to identify material requirements and purchasing priorities.</p><p>• Request and compare vendor pricing, develop sourcing options, and issue accurate purchase orders that align with quantity, cost, and timing needs.</p><p>• Track open orders, confirm supplier commitments, and accelerate deliveries when production timelines are at risk.</p><p>• Review supplier performance by monitoring delivery results, product quality, responsiveness, and overall cost effectiveness.</p><p>• Resolve procurement-related issues such as shortages, late shipments, receiving discrepancies, and supplier quality concerns to minimize operational disruption.</p><p>• Build and maintain production schedules by aligning customer demand with material availability, labor resources, and manufacturing capacity.</p><p>• Partner with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Quality, and Warehouse teams to coordinate schedule changes and support on-time shipment goals.</p><p>• Identify capacity limitations, material gaps, and scheduling conflicts early, then communicate risks and recommended actions to the appropriate stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain accurate purchasing and item records, generate planning and supplier reports, and contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction effort</p>
  • 2026-09-24T20:58:48Z