About this role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Background Screening Specialist to join our team in the APAC region. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the background screening process for new hires across multiple countries in the APAC region, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities are but not limited to:
Execute the background screening process for new hires, re-hires, and 3rd party workers in compliance with regulatory requirements while following BlackRock policies. Execute the employee re-screen program: send communications, adhere to re-screening timelines, and answer employee questions throughout the process. Verify ID documents in accordance with local guidelines for candidates and employees. Support the rescreening of regulated employees in line with regional requirements. Collaborate with global colleagues in background screening tasks and cases. Adjudicate background screening reports to established standards following a set process and controls to mitigate risk while using sound judgement and escalating as appropriate through a predefined escalation matrix. Maintain all relevant documentation aligned with BlackRock’s policies and local privacy laws. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the user experience throughout the screening process, and proactively seek and suggest solutions to leadership.
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of previous experience in a related field; experience in HR, onboarding, background screening, or a related field preferred.
- Ability to manage a large volume of varied requests and deliver with accuracy and speed.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of candidates/employees via phone and e-mail.
- Must have a strong verbal and written communication skills in English language.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Process-oriented, with a high level of attention to detail and ability to exercise critical judgment.
- Adherence to strict procedures and documentation requirements.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality/discretion.
- Ability to adapt solutions to changing demands: anticipating the local, regional, and global impact.
- Experience working across cultures and in a matrixed environment (preferred); proven ability to work independently but also to build and sustain high-performing partnerships, both locally and globally.
- Strong work ethic – ability to work on own initiative and manage own time effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexible, team-oriented, and comfortable working with remote team members.
- Proactive and result-driven mindset.
- Ability to build effective and trusted relationships across the HR function.
- Experience with Workday and any screening agency platforms like Sterling/ HireRight or any other is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoin
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Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.
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What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers.
BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today.
At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together.
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Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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