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Background Check & Onboarding Specialist
Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Background Check & Onboarding Specialist with one of our top clients!
Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

Experience in background screening, investigations, onboarding, or HR/workforce operations.
Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and follow-through.
Experience working with vendors and multiple internal stakeholders
Location: hybrid in Tampa, FL, or Dallas, TX, or Jersey City, NJ
Pay range: $35-$40 an hour
We are seeking a Background Check & Onboarding Specialist to support the build-out of a newly established onboarding function focused on standardizing and strengthening worker onboarding processes across the organization. This role will play a critical part in addressing compliance, risk, and operational gaps while improving speed and consistency across all worker types (full-time and contingent).
This is a high-impact opportunity for someone with strong investigative instincts, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Initially, the role will be heavily focused on background investigations and adjudication, with longer-term exposure to process improvement and workflow optimization as the function matures.
Key Responsibilities:

Execute and monitor criminal and non-criminal background checks for full-time and contingent workers throughout the onboarding lifecycle
Manage end-to-end case coordination with background screening vendors, including status tracking, follow-ups, and issue resolution
Oversee pre-boarding and onboarding activities through Day 1, ensuring all required steps are completed prior to system access
Facilitate and track identity verification processes, including the use of third-party verification tools where applicable
Review background screening results and escalate exceptions in alignment with defined adjudication standards and risk thresholds
Maintain accurate documentation, data integrity, and audit-ready records across HR systems
Support audit, compliance, and risk review efforts by validating control execution and providing required documentation
Track onboarding progress and proactively identify process bottlenecks across candidates, vendors, and internal teams
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve visibility, coordination, and overall onboarding efficiency
Required Qualifications:

Experience in background screening, investigations, onboarding, compliance, or workforce operations
Strong expertise in background check processes, including adjudication, discrepancy resolution, and risk identification
Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify inconsistencies, and make sound decisions
High attention to detail with strong documentation and follow-through discipline
Experience working with third-party vendors and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple workflows and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Backgrounds:

Fraud investigation, compliance, or audit
Immigration or investigative roles
KYC / AML or similar risk-based environments
Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees. This may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), and other resources. Further details can be provided during the application process.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.