Analyst - Background Check Specialist

Analyst - Background Check SpecialistThe Background Check Specialist is responsible for administering and governing the end-to-end background screening process for employees and contingent workers in a highly regulated environment. This role supports compliant onboarding by initiating, monitoring, reviewing, and auditing background investigations to ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and regional standards. This role sits within the Global HR Operations function and partners closely with Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Compliance, Legal, and Security.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister 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.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 and partner with stakeholders on escalated cases.Support adverse action processes in accordance with applicable regulations and company standards.Maintain accurate audit documentation and help keep process documentation and standard operating procedures 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.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Compliance, Criminal Justice, or a related field.Experience: 3+ years of experience in background screening, onboarding operations, compliance operations, or workforce administration.Technical Skills: 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.Preferred QualificationsExperience working in a regulated or compliance-driven environment.Experience with HRIS and onboarding technologies, including Fieldglass and Oracle.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.