Talascend is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Specialist, Employee Screening & Compliance for a long-term contract opportunity in Houston, TX.

SUMMARY:

In a team format, primarily working with the pre-employment screening group to review background checks and drug screens (cases) for new hires primarily in the United States with some in Canada and India. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Review and grade first-level background reports including conviction records, motor vehicle reports, and discrepancies in education or employment claimed. Reference reports to identify screens or cases "stuck" in process and troubleshoot. Interface with vendor to escalate screens or cases and resolve issues Remote role-local to Houston TX greatly preferred. Provides laptop, voice calls are made via MS Teams loaded on the laptop

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Human Resources, Business Administration or similar area of study is preferred for a contract role

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in a Human Resources / People coordinator or similar role conducting tasks involving the maintenance of confidential employee data, pre-employment screening, decision making from a template or guide, and the application of interpersonal and communications skills with coworkers and others.
• Knowledge of the HireRight system Canadian French a plus Experience with DOT driver compliance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced level computer skills with mid-level skills in MS Outlook, MS Teams, MS Word, and MS Excel
• Work Environment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. [Note: the following is defaulted for office setting position] a Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely
• Normal setting for this job is: office setting.
• Candidates are aware that they will be required to pay for parking

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend 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.