Background Screening & Onboarding Coordinator

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Background Coordinator to manage confidential background checks for candidates and promotions, ensuring compliance with operating procedures and state/federal laws. You will work with Onboarding Specialists, validate education and licenses, and document results in HCM and OnBase systems.

You will handle I-9/E-Verify steps, escalate inconsistencies to HR leadership, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality while supporting retrieval of background

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Admin, Public Relations, Healthcare Admin, Psychology, or Communications.
• Two (2) years of HR transactional experience, with onboarding and/or background investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of background investigations and coordinate with Onboarding Specialists.
• Document results in background records and HCM/OnBase systems.
• Review and resolve inconsistencies in candidate records with HR leadership.
• Escalate issues to Corporate Background Administration as needed.
• Perform various background checks (OIG, sex offender registry, SCR, SEL, CBC).
• Verify licenses, education, and primary source verifications; ensure accuracy.
• Assist with I-9/E-Verify processes and related documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and support weekly progress reporting.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business/Healthcare/Communications

Tools

HCM System

OnBase

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Background Coordinator to manage confidential background checks for candidates and promotions, ensuring compliance with operating procedures and state/federal laws. You will work with Onboarding Specialists, validate education and licenses, and document results in HCM and OnBase systems.

You will handle I-9/E-Verify steps, escalate inconsistencies to HR leadership, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality while supporting retrieval of background