Background Check Coordinator

Summary
 Reviews background check screening to ensure cases are completed in a timely manner and in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Collects information and makes recommendations needed to adjudicate background check cases for final grading. Coordinates Form I-9 and E-Verify completion. Performs other HR compliance duties as assigned.
Description
 

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. This role is onsite at 51 Clemson Rd. Columbia, SC.

Position Purpose: Conducts background check screenings to ensure timely completion and adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Gathers information and provides recommendations for adjudicating background check cases for final grading. Manages the completion of Form I-9 and E-Verify processes. Performs additional HR compliance tasks as assigned.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs background check duties. Reviews cases to ensure timely completion and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Collects information needed to adjudicate background check cases for final grading. Conducts interviews with candidates to review potentially derogatory information for the pre-adverse action review process required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Escalates cases as appropriate to ensure they are resolved timely. Makes adjudication recommendations to HR management.

• Ensures new hires complete Form I-9 and Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) by the federally mandated deadline. Assists with reverifications by completing Section III of Form I-9. Provides access and trains other HR staff on the online I-9 and E-Verify systems. Coordinates I-9 completion for remote new hires.

• Provides additional compliance and audit support. Performs quality checks on internal processes. Gathers requested background check evidence and other information for internal and external audit responses. Researches and communicates findings as appropriate. Performs other compliance-related responsibilities as requested.

• Researches and responds in a timely and professional manner to employee, applicant, recruiter and management inquiries in multiple department email boxes.

To Qualify For This Position, You’ll Need The Following:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Required Work Experience: 2 years experience in Human Resources.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Good judgment skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Effective customer service, organizational skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.

• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Preferred Education: Associate degree.

• Preferred Work Experience: Previous experience with interviews, investigations and/or background checks.

• Preferred Software and Tools: Previous experience with interviews, investigations and/or background checks.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.  You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.  

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here's more information.

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