VERIFICATION SPECIALIST 1099

Kentech Consulting Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and Flexible work environment

Professional Growth

Impactful Work

Job summary

A background technology screening company is seeking a Verification Specialist / Call Center Representative to support timely background verifications. This remote role requires two years of call center experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to conduct high volumes of phone outreach. Responsibilities include verifying candidate information, conducting calls, and managing data accuracy. A college degree is preferred but relevant experience is also considered. Join a team focused on making informed hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in call center or customer service roles.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute with strong accuracy.
• Must be able to pass background checks for PERC.

Responsibilities

• Contact employers, educational institutions, and references to verify candidate information.
• Conduct 70 or more professional phone calls each day.
• Gather and confirm information by phone, fax, and email.
• Retrieve and verify data from various websites and databases.
• Provide timely updates on verification progress and maintain records.
• Assist with additional tasks to support team goals.

Skills

Strong Communication

Organized and Detail-Oriented

Quick Problem Solver

Team Player

Education

College Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an award-winning background technology screening company. We are the creators of innovative projects such as eKnowID.com, the first consumer background checking system of its kind, and ClarityIQ, a high-tech and high-touch investigative case management system.

MISSION: We are on a mission to help the world make clear and informed hiring decisions.

VALUE: To achieve our mission, our team embodies the core values aligned with it:

Customer Focused: We are customer-focused and results-driven. Growth Minded: We believe in collaborative learning and industry best practices to deliver excellence. Fact Finders: We are passionate investigators for discovery and truth. Community and Employee Partnerships: We believe there is no greater power for transformation than delivering on what communities and employees care about.

IMPACT: As a small, agile company, we seek high performers who appreciate that their efforts will directly impact our customers and help shape the next evolution of background investigations.

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented, hardworking, and team-focused Verification Specialist / Call Center Representative to support accurate and timely background verifications. This role requires strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to manage a high volume of outreach efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Verification and Outreach, contact employers, educational institutions, and references to verify candidate information.
• High-Volume Calls, conduct 70 or more clear and professional phone calls each day to collect required verification details.
• Multi-Channel Communication, gather and confirm information by phone, fax, and email while ensuring accuracy.
• Data Research and Accuracy, retrieve and verify data from various websites and databases to support background checks.
• Client Updates and Reporting, provide timely updates on verification progress and maintain detailed records.
• Team Collaboration, support team goals by assisting with additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Two or more years of experience in call center or customer service roles and one or more years in an office environment.
• College Degree (preferred), Criminal Justice, Pre-Law, Paralegal, Journalism, or Political Science, or three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Fast and Accurate Typing, minimum 50 words per minute with strong accuracy.
• Security Clearance Requirement, must be able to pass background checks to obtain a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication, professional, clear, and client-focused verbal and written communication.
• Organized and Detail-Oriented, able to manage multiple verifications and meet deadlines.
• Quick Problem Solver, adaptable and resourceful when resolving verification challenges.
• Team Player, comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a customer-first approach.

Why Join KENTECH?

• Remote and Flexible, work from anywhere while supporting a global team.
• Professional Growth, gain valuable experience in background verification and compliance.
• Impactful Work, play a key role in helping organizations make informed hiring decisions.

Apply

If you are a detail-driven professional with strong communication and research skills, we would love to hear from you.

KENTECH Consulting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and remain committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

This is a remote position.