Background Check Specialist #1007039

Job Title: Background Check Specialist / Screening Analyst

Location: Hybrid in Tampa, FL

Employment Type: Contract (Potential for Extension)

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Background Check Specialist to manage and oversee end-to-end background screening processes for employees and contingent workers. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliant onboarding by initiating, monitoring, reviewing, and adjudicating background checks in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in background screening, compliance operations, and working in high-volume, process-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end background screening processes for new hires and contingent workers
• Initiate and monitor background check workflows to ensure timely completion
• Coordinate screening requirements based on role, location, and worker type
• Review and assess screening results, including:
• Criminal history
• Sanctions / OFAC checks
• Adverse media
• Employment and education verification
• Apply adjudication guidelines and escalate sensitive or high-risk cases
• Support adverse action processes in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., FCRA)
• Partner with cross-functional teams including HR, Recruiting, Compliance, Legal, and Security
• Ensure all screening requirements are complete prior to onboarding clearance and system access
• Maintain accurate documentation for audit and compliance purposes
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
• Support internal audits, reporting, and quality assurance reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Compliance, Criminal Justice, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-5+ years of experience in:
• Background screening
• HR operations
• Compliance or workforce administration
• Experience working in a high-volume, process-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.  
 
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.