Verification Specialist

VERIFICATION SPECIALIST
WHO WE ARE
Everforth Apex Systems is a leading global technology and digital engineering firm dedicated to helping organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world of constant change. Leveraging deep industry insights and proven expertise, we deliver endto-end solutions that accelerate time-to-value and realize our clients' digital visions across commercial and federal sectors.


Our comprehensive solution portfolio spans AI & data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, enterprise platforms, application development, strategy, transformation, and managed services. Powered by proprietary assets, accelerators, and strong alliances with cutting-edge technology partners-including Adobe, AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, and more-we turn complexity into progress and measurable business outcomes.


With a presence in over 70 markets across North America, Europe, and India, Everforth Apex Systems innovates alongside our customers, building and deploying tailored artificial intelligence solutions to enhance business value and improve customer experiences. As part of the commercial segment of Everforth, we are committed to driving the next wave of global IT services and digital transformation.


JOB DESCRIPTION
The Verification Specialist is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and adjudicating pre-employment background screening and verification results, including criminal background checks, employment and education verifications, drug testing, and other required screenings. The role ensures screening requirements are accurately and timely completed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws; company policy, and client requirements. The Specialist also serves as a key point of contact for Talent Strategy and Sales teams by providing status updates, responding to questions, and resolving screening-related issues.

• Initiate, monitor, review, and adjudicate pre-employment background checks and related screening components, which may include: o Criminal background check o Drug test
  • Resume
  • Credit report o Employment verification o Education verification
  • Other client-specific screening requirements
• Adjudicate background check results by evaluating results against company and client-specific screening criteria and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, documenting determinations and escalating exceptions or complex results as appropriate.
• Monitor pending background checks and verifications, proactively identifying delays, incomplete information, or other issues that may affect a candidates start date and communicating with the appropriate internal teams and screening vendors to resolve them.
• Serve as a primary resource for Talent Strategy and Sales teams on background screening matters, providing timely status updates, responding to questions, explaining screening requirements, and helping resolve issues that arise during the screening process.
• Monthly and/or weekly audits of disposition of background checks, based on applicable rules established regarding the background check company.

• Conduct periodic audits and quality reviews of background screening records and outcomes to promote accuracy, consistency, appropriate documentation, and compliance with established screening procedures.
• Review and reconcile background screening vendor invoices, including allocation of applicable charges to the appropriate business units or branches prior to submission for payment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with CRM platforms, such as Salesforce; Smartsheet; and/or background screening vendor portals preferred.
• Familiarity with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state and local background screening regulations a plus.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and effectively manage sensitive or time-sensitive matters.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills, and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and interpret and apply established policies and procedures consistently.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.

OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Incentives
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Training and Advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthdays Off
• Philanthropic Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Partial Gym Membership Paid
• Team Building Events
• Discount Programs

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact [email protected] .


EEO Employer

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact [email protected] .