Bilingual Associate Operations Specialist - UK Remote

First Advantage; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and services company is seeking an Associate Operations Specialist in City of Westminster. This role involves conducting background checks, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring high-quality service. Ideal candidates are bilingual (English and another language), organized, and possess excellent data entry skills. The company offers a transformative environment focused on technology and innovation, making it an exciting opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Medical, Vision, Employee Assistance Programme

Personal Financial Planning: Pension with employer contribution, Life Assurance

Career Development: Mentoring Programme, SOAR Programme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and ready to collaborate on projects.
• Keen eye for detail in data entry.
• Able to prioritize conflicting tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Initiate background checks through various services.
• Communicate with companies and institutions across the EMEA region.
• Process check results according to client requirements.
• Collaborate with clients and candidates to resolve issues.

Skills

Bilingual in English and either Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian or German

Excellent data entry skills

Effective prioritization of conflicting tasks

Flexible and adaptable

Self-motivated and action-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Associate Operations Specialist

Overview

We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best‑in‑class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Vision, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Personal Financial Planning: Pension with employer contribution, Life Assurance and Financial and Legal Helpline.
• Personal & Family Leave: Holidays (PTO), Enhanced Maternity Leave, Sick Pay.
• Career Development: Mentoring Programme, SOAR Programme (Manager development), and Annual Performance Reviews.

What Are You Waiting For?

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Equal Opportunity

United States Equal Opportunity Employment: First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices.

Who You Are

You are self‑motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves.” While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion. As a team player, you navigate cross‑functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal. An innovator— you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new. A lifelong learner, always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

What You’ll Do

• Initiating a range of background checks through various third‑party services and our own internal systems.
• Communicating effectively with companies, educational institutions, and professional bodies across the EMEA region via email and telephone.
• Processing check results in accordance with client requirements.
• Collaborating with clients and candidates to resolve any process‑related issues.
• Conduct analysis of candidates’ backgrounds.
• Reviewing case files to ensure high‑quality, accurate and efficient service.
• Responding to incoming emails, calls, and requests promptly.
• Obtain feedback to maintain quality control.
• Work in a multicultural, team‑oriented, performance‑driven environment.
• Complete mandatory technical and on‑the‑job training, including GDPR and privacy training.
• Operate in accordance with all policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy legislation.
• Demonstrating company values and fostering a positive culture.
• Undertaking other relevant duties within the team.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and either Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian or German.
• Excellent data entry skills with a keen eye for detail and quality.
• Effective prioritization of conflicting tasks and the ability to manage your own time to reflect team priorities and business requirements.
• PC literate, including full use of Microsoft Office products.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• An individual that takes ownership of problems and uses initiative to proactively identify and resolve customer challenges.
• The desire to learn, grow and embrace change in a technologically advanced environment.
• Supports others and puts people first, working effectively both as an individual and as a wider team member.
• Behaves consistently with clear personal values that complement the organization’s culture.
• Action‑oriented individual, self‑motivated and an awareness of the need for urgency.

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are a tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our customers to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of our customers. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with nearly 10,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.