HR Specialist I

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Job Title: HR Specialist IJob Description

This role is perfect for a candidate who can demonstrate excellent judgment in managing sophisticated background check reviews while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will spearhead projects aimed at improving screening processes, generate operational reports, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business units. The ability to navigate ambiguity, exhibit strong analytical skills, and achieve results in a dynamic environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of complex background check scenarios requiring advanced analysis
• Develop and document new screening requirements and processes
• Create and maintain operational reporting for program effectiveness
• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance screening programs
• Guide team members on complex case handling
• Ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage stakeholder relationships and program communications
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proven experience executing complex operations requiring high judgment
• Ability to lead successful process improvement initiatives
• Skill in building effective partnerships across multiple business units
• Competency in managing ambiguous situations with data-driven decisions
• Capability to deliver results while maintaining compliance standards
• Experience in mentoring others and sharing best practices
• Aptitude for driving program innovations while managing risk
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with background checks
• Strong HR, investigations, and judgment skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and attention to detail
  
  

Work Environment

After a comprehensive onsite training lasting approximately three weeks, this position will transition to a primarily remote role. The initial training period will be conducted in-office to ensure thorough onboarding.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com ( astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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