Vendor Onboarding Specialist I - Temporary Housing

The Vendor Onboarding Specialist I - Temporary Housing supports the development, execution, and ongoing operations of the Temporary Housing program within Contractor Connection. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of housing providers, including sourcing, onboarding, compliance validation, activation, and ongoing maintenance. The role acts as a key point of coordination between internal teams, housing providers, and program stakeholders, while maintaining a strong focus on speed, quality, control, and program scalability.

Why Crawford?

Because a claim is more than a number - it's a person, a child, a friend. It's anyone who looks to Crawford on their worst days. And by helping to restore their lives, we are helping to restore our community - one claim at a time.

At Crawford, employees are empowered to grow, emboldened to act and inspired to innovate. Our industry-leading team pioneers new solutions for the industries and customers we serve. We're looking for the next generation of leaders to take this journey with us.

We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in purpose, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawco.com.

When you accept a job with Crawford, you become a part of the One Crawford family.

Our total compensation plans provide each of our employees with far more than just a great salary

• Pay and incentive plans that recognize performance excellence
• Benefit programs that empower financial, physical, and mental wellness
• Training programs that promote continuous learning and career progression while enhancing job performance
• Sustainability programs that give back to the communities in which we live and work
• A culture of respect, collaboration, entrepreneurial spirit and inclusion

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of related experience is required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and web-based systems
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, vendor management, or program coordination preferred
• Strong organizational and documentation management skills in a compliance-driven environment
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to review and validate documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team
• Adaptability to evolving processes and new program development

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• Identifies, sources, and engages prospective housing providers through outreach, referrals, and market research aligned with program needs

• Presents program requirements, expectations, and participation standards to prospective providers

• Manages the onboarding lifecycle, including application processing, documentation collection, and provider readiness

• Performs compliance review of housing providers by verifying required documentation and analyzing applications to assess completeness, readiness, risks, and appropriate next steps prior to audit

• Tracks onboarding pipelines and activation timelines to ensure timely progression and alignment with program demand and service expectations

• Maintains accurate provider records, contracts, and documentation across systems, ensuring data integrity and timely progression

• Supports ongoing provider maintenance, including compliance re-verification, documentation updates, and removal of non-compliant providers

• Monitors provider adherence to program standards; identifies trends, gaps, and risks, and escalates as needed

• Serves as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication

• Participates in special projects, cross-functional initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and performs duties in other areas as requested.

• Always Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

• Upholds and projects the public image of the Company

• Identifies, sources, and engages prospective housing providers through outreach, referrals, and market research aligned with program needs

• Presents program requirements, expectations, and participation standards to prospective providers

• Manages the onboarding lifecycle, including application processing, documentation collection, and provider readiness

• Performs compliance review of housing providers by verifying required documentation and analyzing applications to assess completeness, readiness, risks, and appropriate next steps prior to audit

• Tracks onboarding pipelines and activation timelines to ensure timely progression and alignment with program demand and service expectations

• Maintains accurate provider records, contracts, and documentation across systems, ensuring data integrity and timely progression

• Supports ongoing provider maintenance, including compliance re-verification, documentation updates, and removal of non-compliant providers

• Monitors provider adherence to program standards; identifies trends, gaps, and risks, and escalates as needed

• Serves as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication

• Participates in special projects, cross-functional initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and performs duties in other areas as requested.

• Always Upholds the Crawford Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

• Upholds and projects the public image of the Company