Hybrid Manager, People Vendor Strategy – Business Management

at GEICO

• Job title: Manager, People Vendor Strategy – Business Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $121,975 - $189,625 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chevy Chase, United States

About the role

• Manager driving HR vendor strategy and partnerships while ensuring organizational effectiveness at GEICO. Establishing governance and overseeing vendor performance aligned with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a people vendor management strategy aligned to People Group and business goals.
• Act as the primary relationship manager for key People vendor partners, fostering collaboration and driving accountability for performance.
• Establish governance processes, including vendor segmentation, performance metrics, and structured business reviews.
• Partner with HR leaders and Procurement to manage the full vendor lifecycle, from selection and onboarding through ongoing performance and contract renewals.
• Monitor and report on vendor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and strategic priorities, providing insights and recommendations to HR leadership.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimization, and service improvement in partnership with vendors.
• Proactively address vendor risks and issues to ensure business continuity and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in vendor management, HR operations, procurement, or business strategy roles.
• Strong understanding of HR vendor landscapes (benefits, technology, workforce solutions, etc.).
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across HR, procurement, and business leadership.
• Excellent strategic thinking, relationship management, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation.
• 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match.
• Performance and recognition-based incentives.
• Tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.