Pre-Employment Screening Lead

Atrium • Westerville, OH

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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, the Lead manages the Pre-Screening team, ensures screening is accurate and timely, and partners with HR, Compliance, Account Teams, and screening vendors so workers clear quickly and start on schedule.

The position is hybrid, with three days a week on-site at Atrium’s Westerville, Ohio office. Compensation is $24 to $26 per hour. The role is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Sound judgment with sensitive information, strong communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfort with HRIS platforms, vendor systems, Microsoft products, and Google Sheets.
• Ability to sit for an extended period of time.
• Ability to commute to the Westerville, Ohio office on a hybrid basis.
• Ability to handle confidential information securely.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Pre-Screening team, including managing 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.

Benefits

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Pet insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• 401(k) program with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Summer Fridays.
• Flexible work schedule; hybrid, three days a week on-site.
• Monthly company events and in-office amenities.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commuter benefit program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed