Background Screener (Hybrid)

at  PINKERTON

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Background Screener, assigned to one of Pinkerton’s largest global clients, will review and evaluate background screening results within United Kingdom as provided by a third-party supplier, the employee candidate, and/or various other third-party record providers. The Screener maintains key relationships to provide responsive and timely processing of background screenings. This position will have a hybrid work schedule (in office/remote) within Reading, United Kingdom.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Two or more years of customer service, administrative, investigations, due diligence, recruitment, and/or human resources experience is required. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer that seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Serve as a liaison between internal parties and external vendors regarding the background check process.
• Partner with the third-party screening supplier to identify discrepancies in information submitted by candidates and ensure background checks are completed on time.
• Communicate the processes, services, and individual background check situations with the vendors to improve the output quality.
• As part of the pre-employment screening process, conduct background investigations and ollow-up with universities and employers to verify information provided by the candidates.
• Evaluate background investigation results and determine applicants’ eligibility for employment based on the client’s policies.
• Escalate issues with background screening records and program processes to the Regional Operations Manager for advice and direction.
• Communicate with Human Resources teams or line of business contacts regarding the status of background checks for their candidates/employees.
• Archive and maintain copies of the background screenings final reports.
• Handle and secure personal data according to regional/country requirements.
• Identify and raise process and programmatic ideas for refinement.
• Assist with regional process and program standardization initiatives.
• All other duties, as assigned.

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting.
• Travel, as required