Verification Specialist

Now Hiring: Onboarding Verification Specialist Hybrid | Peekskill, NY | Monday-Friday | Make an Impact from Day One Are you a detail-driven professional who thrives on organization, accuracy, and creating exceptional employee experiences? Join a mission-focused healthcare organization as an Onboarding Verification Specialist and play a vital role in ensuring new hires begin their careers with confidence and success. In this position, you'll be the driving force behind a seamless onboarding process, managing employment screenings, verifying credentials, coordinating onboarding requirements, and partnering with HR and Talent Acquisition teams to ensure every new hire is set up for success. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to directly impact the employee experience Work for an organization dedicated to providing high-quality primary, preventative, and behavioral health services to the communities it serves Stable Monday-Friday schedule with excellent work-life balance What You'll Do As The Onboarding Verification Specialist, You Will Coordinate and complete pre-employment screenings, including: Employment verifications Education verifications Credential reviews and required clearances Review screening results to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations Partner closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Hiring Managers throughout the onboarding process Serve as a key point of contact for candidates, providing updates and guidance during onboarding Monitor onboarding timelines and proactively ensure all requirements are completed efficiently Investigate and resolve verification discrepancies Maintain accurate records within HRIS, ATS, and onboarding systems Handle sensitive candidate and employee information with the highest level of confidentiality Deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders Support ongoing process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required Minimum of 2 years of experience in onboarding, employment verification, screening, or a related HR function Experience reviewing and processing pre-employment screenings Strong understanding of onboarding processes and compliance requirements Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Experience working with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience identifying and implementing process improvements Knowledge of employment laws, onboarding compliance, and screening regulations Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Schedule & Location Location: Peekskill, NY Hybrid Schedule 3 days onsite 2 days remote I Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Training: New hires may be required to work onsite full-time during the first 1-3 weeks for training and onboarding support. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peekskill, NY. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.85/hr. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr