Background Screening Investigator - Junior

The Fountain Group; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Background Screening Investigator on a hybrid basis. This junior‑level role is a 14‑month contract with potential extensions, paying $20–$24 per hour. Two days on site and three days remote.

You will review and adjudicate screening results, research discrepancies, prepare summaries, and support compliance with federal and state laws. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; transferable experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in employee background screening, HR onboarding, compliance, or investigative research.
• Experience reviewing and researching background screening results and pre-employment verification records.
• Knowledge of pre-adverse and post-adverse action procedures and employment screening compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and adjudicate employment background screening results in accordance with federal and state employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Research background check discrepancies, employment and education verifications, SSN checks, and other pre-employment screening records.
• Prepare case documentation, written investigation summaries, and employment recommendations for review by compliance management.
• Initiate, track, and monitor pre-adverse and post-adverse action notices to ensure timely processing and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, and compliance teams on complex adjudication decisions and employment screening cases.
• Maintain case records, respond to background screening status inquiries, and identify opportunities to improve screening procedures.

Skills

Background screening

HR onboarding

Compliance

Investigative research

Excel

Word

Case documentation

Report generation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Fountain Groupiscurrentlyseeking a Background Screening Investigatorfor a prominent clientofours.This position is located in Marlborough, MA (HYBRID). Details for the positionare as follows:

Contract long-term of 14 months, with potential extensions and/or conversion.Pay range: $20-24/hr.Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote.

This is a junior-level opportunity and does not require extensive direct experience; candidates with transferable experience and strong attention to detail are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

• Review and adjudicate employment background screening results in accordance with federal and state employment laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Research background check discrepancies, employment and education verifications, SSN checks, and other pre-employment screening records.

• Prepare case documentation, written investigation summaries, and employment recommendations for review by compliance management.

• Initiate, track, and monitor pre-adverse and post-adverse action notices to ensure timely processing and regulatory compliance.

• Collaborate with Legal, HR, and compliance teams on complex adjudication decisions and employment screening cases.

• Maintain case records, respond to background screening status inquiries, and identify opportunities to improve screening procedures.

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in employee background screening, HR onboarding, compliance, or investigative research.

• Experience reviewing and researching background screening results and pre-employment verification records.

• Knowledge of pre-adverse and post-adverse action procedures and employment screening compliance.

• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency.

• Case documentation, investigation summaries, report generation, and screening record management.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with employment verification, education verification, SSN checks, and background check adjudication.

• Knowledge of federal and state background screening, employment, and labor laws.

• Experience supporting HR, Legal, and compliance teams with employment eligibility recommendations.

• Background in background screening, investigations, HR coordination, recruiting coordination, onboarding, legal assistance, or paralegal support.