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Background Check Specialist

StradITTampa, Florida🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a reputable company, where you'll develop expertise in critical compliance processes and contribute to a secure workforce. You'll thrive here if you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to managing complex screening procedures, making this an excellent step to advance your career.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeHybrid
LocationTampa, Florida, United States
OracleComplianceHRISOnboarding

Job description

  • Administer end-to-end background screening processes for employees and contingent workers using First Advantage and related HCM systems, ensuring adherence to company policy, governance standards, and regional requirements.
  • Initiate, monitor, and track background screenings in alignment with onboarding timelines and service level agreements.
  • Coordinate screening requirements based on worker type, role, geography, and regulatory obligations.
  • Ensure all required screening components are completed before clearance is granted.
  • Review and assess screening results, including criminal history, non-criminal findings, OFAC and sanctions screening, adverse media reviews, and fingerprinting.
  • Apply established adjudication guidelines and escalation protocols.
  • Partner with Compliance, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders on escalated or sensitive cases.
  • Support adverse action processes in accordance with applicable regulations and company standards.
  • Maintain accurate audit documentation and evidence retention practices, and help keep process documentation, standard operating procedures, and workflow updates current.
  • Identify process gaps, control risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
  • Participate in quality assurance reviews and compliance audits through reporting, documentation, and process validation.
  • Provide regionally aligned support across multiple business units.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Compliance, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in background screening, onboarding operations, compliance operations, or workforce administration.
  • Experience working in a regulated or compliance-driven environment preferred.
  • Experience administering background screening programs and adjudication workflows.
  • Familiarity with First Advantage or a similar background screening platform.
  • Knowledge of applicable screening and employment regulations, including FCRA and related compliance requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume operational environment.
  • Experience with HRIS and onboarding technologies, including Fieldglass and Oracle, preferred.

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