Background Investigator

Hunter Hamilton; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer is seeking a Senior Recruiting Professional to enhance their pre-screening efforts. This role involves conducting thorough background investigations and collaborating with HR teams to manage risk effectively. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in background checks, data management, and possess a Bachelor's degree. The company offers flexibility in work location, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience performing background investigations.
• Proficient in HRIS systems.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations and compile clear reports.
• Manage pre-employment screenings and ensure compliance.
• Execute criminal background checks and maintain professional communication.

Skills

Data management

Project management

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, ServiceNow)

Job description

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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Senior Recruiting Professional - Professional, Accounting/Finance, Life Science, Engineering, Light Industrial

We are seeking to add an experienced background investigator to join the HR team of a Global medical device manufacturer to elevate their pre-screening efforts in the interest of managing risk.

Serving as an experienced Background Investigator, you will support global pre-employment screenings and background investigations, reviewing background check results and use investigative skills and critical judgement to clear candidates ahead of starting their employment.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, regular daytime hours, 40 hours/week

Pay:

$55-60/hr based on experience

Work Model:

Flexibility to operate remotely or in a hybrid environment at their office in Chicago

Employee Benefits:

We offer weekly pay, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k, short-term disability, employee discounts, career advancement opportunities, and so much more!

Day in the Life -

• Conduct interviews, retrieve records, conduct research, and prepare reports of investigation in compliance with federal standards, all laws, and other required federal agency regulations
• Compile information in a clear, concise report that helps determine employment suitability and security clearance eligibility via a standardized reporting format (in accordance with investigative standards)
• Conduct impartial, fact-based pre-employment investigations and efficiently manage and deliver investigation reports within agreed deadlines and utilize experience in conducting both in-person and remote candidate interviews
• Proactively identify information gaps and inconsistencies, strategizing effective ways to gather necessary data and perform candidate interviews as part of comprehensive background checks over the phone and virtual
• Execute criminal background checks and civil lawsuit verifications using public records
• Prepare organized lists to streamline the background check process
• Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients and stakeholders and meet quality, timeliness, and production metrics for all work assigned in a rapid, time-sensitive setting
• Interact with team leader and case review officers to ensure thoroughness of investigations

Keys to Success -

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of general experience with relevant skills
• Must have at least 3 years of experience performing background investigations
• Proficient in HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow) and strong data management skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Track record of working in a customer-focused environment where the emphasis is on SLA's and continuous improvement. Ideally worked in an HR Shared Service Centre before, running an operations team, and other relevant operational experience
• Knowledge of case management solutions preferred (Service Now is ideal)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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