Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Verification Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Background Screening Operations

LOCATION: Corporate HQ

REPORT TO: Order Entry/Verifications Supervisor

PAY TIER: $12.00 – $14.00 hourly

INTRODUCTION: As one of Pasco County, FL’s largest private non-healthcare employers, and a nationally recognized top provider of background screening services to employers across the globe, Applicant Insight is excited to announce the following posting for a Verification Specialist position. Applicant Insight employs over 150 team members, the majority of which are in our New Port Richey, FL Headquarters, our base of operations for over 20 years. Applicant Insight is a rapidly growing background screening company with plenty of advancement opportunity, offering comprehensive benefits, education reimbursement, on the job training, an emergent workplace culture, and a desire to promote from within whenever possible. We welcome all applicants with a desire to learn, a will to succeed, one who can maintain longevity, and an interest in a fast-paced technology-driven environment. If you are interested in a career and not just a job, it starts here. No industry experience necessary.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position delivers superior internal and external service via phone and email communication. Our verifications team contacts employers, schools and references for the purpose of verifying information reported on an applicant’s job application or resume. The information obtained is then entered into our company database. By verifying information provided by an applicant, we’re able to help our clients make an informed hiring decision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position includes the following responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Retrieve verification of required information for applicant processing utilizing established protocols
• Performs data entry using word processing, spreadsheet or database commands; formats material as required
• Requires ability to complete accurate and timely records research and documentation
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision
• Work accurately and effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
• Strong keyboard skills with complete accuracy required on all inputted data
• Requires basic clerical duties and ability to maintain organized work area
• Consistently meets the established daily quota for the Verification Specialist position
• May be requested to work in other areas of the department as company work flow dictates

QUALIFICATION/ REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal communication skills, including good grammar, voice and diction
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Must be detail-oriented, able to follow up and pay close attention to accuracy
• Ability to properly handle confidential information and records
• Ability to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies
• Basic business writing skills
• Moderate research skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• The position is a full-time position with the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.

TRAVEL

• No travel requirements for this position

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• High School Education or GED equivalent.

Company Description

About Applicant Insight: Established in 1990 and headquartered in New Port Richey, FL, Applicant Insight, Inc. is a single source provider of workforce screening solutions for businesses in both regulated and non-regulated industries for over 25 years. Applicant Insight currently manages programs for many of the most visible companies in the US, and regularly consults with major national employers and associations to develop employment screening solutions that are cost-effective, compliant, and address corporate goals and regulatory requirements. Ai's background screening solutions are accredited by the Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC), as recognized by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). Applicant Insight proactively advocates for key industry initiatives through ongoing leadership and involvement in professional organizations including but not limited to: the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), The Securities and Insurance Licensing Association (SILA), the HR-XML Consortium, and the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA). As a complete provider of background screening, drug and alcohol testing, occupational health services, reporting, program management solutions, forms automation, insurance industry automated appointments workflow, agent self-pay, and vendor management programs, Ai holds a marketplace niche at building thorough and compliant programs that cross multiple service lines. Our position as a single-source provider of the complete range of workforce screening requirements is unique to the industry, allowing our partners to find ways to cut costs by consolidating their screening services under one partner. Applicant Insight is the home of 31 IT team members working in an Agile office on .net core, C# and Java technologies.