At DataCheck, we've helped employers make solid hiring decisions for over 20 years. We screen your potential employees so you can feel secure with your new hire. We provide employment background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and verification services. In today's business climate, pre-employment screening has become essential to help prevent negligent hiring lawsuits while ensuring a safe work environment for your company.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Verification Specialist II to join our dynamic team. As a Verification Specialist II, you will play a pivotal role in conducting various verification processes, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations. This role involves overseeing education verifications, drug and alcohol screenings, pre-adverse and adverse actions, and providing exceptional customer service support.

Joining DataCheck means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence and innovation. You'll collaborate with industry experts utilizing cutting-edge technology and methodologies to deliver unmatched verification services. As a Verification Specialist II, you'll have the opportunity to hone your skills, expand your knowledge, and make a meaningful impact in an environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a company committed to your growth and success, DataCheck welcomes you.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that all duties are carried out professionally and with the top priority of helping candidates secure employment opportunities
Conduct thorough and efficient research to verify the accuracy of information provided by candidates, ensuring that the screening process progresses smoothly and within designated timelines
Process background reports in strict adherence to current reporting guidelines and industry standards, maintaining integrity and confidentiality throughout
Conduct drug and alcohol screenings as part of the verification process
Provide prompt follow-up and follow-through on all requests, reports, and escalations, ensuring that no task is left unresolved or overlooked
Adhere to prescribed scripts and guided call paths within the software platform to ensure consistency and efficiency in communication with candidates and colleagues
Maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of all current guidelines and regulations relevant to the screening process
Ensure the accuracy and timely delivery of all reports, meeting or exceeding established turnaround times
Communicate with candidates and peers with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism, fostering positive relationships and a supportive work environment
Cultivate a mindset of continuous improvement, actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes and procedures for greater efficiency and effectiveness
Remain open to cross-training in other functions outside of immediate responsibilities, contributing to a flexible and adaptable team dynamic
Collaborate with team members to meet and exceed customer expectations, always providing exceptional service and support
May participate in mentoring, training, and coaching of new team members within the immediate team, contributing to their professional development and success
Track and report results in accordance with company guidelines and policies, ensuring transparency and accountability in all activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
3 to 5 years of experience in conducting verification processes and ensuring compliance, preferably in the background screening industry
Strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive work environment and effectively communicate with team members, management, and clients
Ability to maintain composure and handle disputes and escalated customer issues with professionalism
Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities
Bilingual proficiency is advantageous
Analytical thinking skills to evaluate, resolve, or escalate client requests/issues as needed
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization (internally and externally)
Team player mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

DataCheck is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
STD & LTD
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
3% paid into 401(k) plan, regardless of employee participation
401(k)
Paid Company Holidays
Generous PTO and Floating Holidays

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