Background Check Specialist

MercyFirst • Syosset, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position works in Human Resources but is solely dedicated to our START program. This position is responsible for assisting with the background checks of all employees onboarded for our START program, including FBI fingerprint checks, sex offender registry checks, and obtaining personal and professional references, among other background check processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computerized human resources software are strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Speaking is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-hire tasks.
• Assist in Audits.
• Make use of ongoing professional consultation, institutes and conferences.
• Conduct employee reference check.
• Maintain appropriate competency with all required vendor software necessary to position responsibilities.

Benefits

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Trainings to support professional and personal development
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees