Job Overview – Remote HR Background Investigator (Temporary):
Compensation: $50 – $56/hour
Location: Remote Role
Atlantic Group is hiring a Remote HR Background Investigator (Temporary) to support our client with pre-employment investigations. In this contract role, you’ll assess candidate suitability and security clearance eligibility through virtual interviews, records research, and report writing. Ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in HR operations, background screening, and compliance who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities as the Remote HR Background Investigator:
- Pre-Employment Investigations: Conduct fact-based investigations through virtual interviews, records retrieval, and data analysis.
- Reporting & Compliance: Prepare concise reports and ensure all activities follow legal, federal, and agency standards.
- Background Verification: Execute criminal and civil checks, resolve inconsistencies, and verify candidate data.
- Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with team leads, review officers, and clients to ensure thorough investigations.
- Operational Efficiency: Organize records, improve background check workflows, and support additional tasks as needed.
Qualifications for the Remote HR Background Investigator:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field is required.
- Experience: 3+ years conducting employment or background investigations, ideally within HR operations, corporate compliance, or government contract environments.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in HRIS platforms including Workday, SAP, and ServiceNow, with strong Excel skills and advanced data management capabilities.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiar with investigative standards, security clearance processes, and background screening regulations, with experience in HR Shared Services and customer-focused environments.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills, with sharp attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Language Skills: Bilingual in English and French, Spanish, or German highly preferred.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.