Background Screening Specialist

About the role

You will review background reports, clear discrepancies, and verify supporting documentation for contingent and supplier personnel in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate background screening reports for compliance (employment, education, criminal history).
• Work directly with suppliers, staffing partners, and candidates to investigate and clear discrepancies.
• Audit and verify secondary documentation (W-2s, 1099s, diplomas, transcripts).
• Manage high-volume screening queues while meeting strict turnaround times.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of background screening, adjudication, or HR onboarding verification experience.
• Strong experience reviewing compliance documents and clearing report discrepancies.
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume, detail-heavy setting with minimal ramp-up time.
• Experience with major screening tools (Sterling, HireRight, First Advantage, Checkr) is a plus.