Pre-Employment Screening Lead

Atrium; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

20 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Pet Insurance

Legal Benefits

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Pre-Employment Screening Lead to own the end-to-end screening for AtriumWORKS EOR workers. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage the Pre-Screening team, ensure accuracy and on-time processing, and partner with HR, Compliance, Account Teams, and screening vendors so every worker clears and starts on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in pre-employment screening or HR operations, and experience leading a team in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in pre-employment screening or HR operations.
• Experience leading a team in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• FCRA familiarity preferred; knowledge of background checks and verification.
• Strong data handling and attention to detail.
• Comfort with HRIS platforms and vendor systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Pre-Screening team, including workload, training, and quality feedback
• Own screening for all AtriumWORKS EOR workers, from intake through clearance, within expected timelines
• Serve as the subject matter expert on background checks, employment verifications, and client-specific screening requirements
• Manage workflows, queues, and escalations so workers and account teams can see screening status
• Hold screening vendors accountable for service levels and resolve aged or complex cases
• Coordinate with HR and Compliance on individualized review and adverse action steps when required
• Maintain audit-ready records, report on turnaround time and SLA adherence, and improve the process

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

FCRA familiarity

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Vendor systems

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Job description

About Atrium

Founded in 1995, Atrium is a WBENC‑certified leader in Extended Workforce Management and Talent Solutions, blending technology and human expertise to help leading brands reimagine how work gets done. Atrium delivers its market‑leading solutions through four divisions: Talent Solutions, AtriumWORKS™, HR Advisory Services, and Atrium Innovation Research™ (AIR). All offerings integrate seamlessly to create flexible programs built for the evolving world of work.

Overview

Atrium is seeking a Pre-Employment Screening Lead to own the end‑to‑end screening process for every Employer of Record (EOR) worker in AtriumWORKS. In this hands‑on leadership role, you will manage the Pre‑Screening team, keep screening accurate and on time, and partner with HR, Compliance, Account Teams, and screening vendors so every worker clears quickly and starts on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Pre‑Screening team, including workload, training, and quality feedback
• Own screening for all AtriumWORKS EOR workers, from intake through clearance, within expected timelines
• Serve as the subject matter expert on background checks, employment verifications, and client‑specific screening requirements
• Manage workflows, queues, and escalations so workers and account teams can see screening status
• Hold screening vendors accountable for service levels and resolve aged or complex cases
• Coordinate with HR and Compliance on individualized review and adverse action steps when required
• Maintain audit‑ready records, report on turnaround time and SLA adherence, and improve the process

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Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in pre‑employment screening, background check administration, onboarding compliance, or HR operations
• Experience leading or training team members in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment
• Working knowledge of background checks, employment verification, and vendor workflows; FCRA familiarity preferred
• Sound judgment with sensitive information, strong communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfort with HRIS platforms, vendor systems, Microsoft products, and Google Sheets

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to commute to our Westerville, OH office on a hybrid basis
• Ability to handle confidential information securely

Education Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Benefits

Atrium offers a comprehensive Atrium Care Package, available upon eligibility, including:

• 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits