Background Check Specialist

Background Check Specialist

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for initiating, managing, and analyzing background screenings on prospective employees. Your work will play a critical role in ensuring SailPoint maintains a safe and compliant workplace.  You will ensure that background screenings are conducted thoroughly, ethically, and in accordance with both legal and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end pre-employment background check process for new hires, to include criminal background screenings, employment and education verification, and reference checks.

• Review and evaluate background check reports and escalate any discrepancies or red flags in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all relevant privacy and data protection regulations.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal HR team members, external background check vendor, and candidates regarding the status of their background checks.

• Work closely with our third-party background screening vendor to ensure accurate and timely results.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to background check processes and outcomes within the company HRIS and other systems.

• Support other compliance and HR-related tasks as needed.

• Help optimize and automate background screening processes as the company scales.

• Coordinate start date details with candidate as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. preferred.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HR software systems.

• Ability to work independently and manage high-volume workflows, while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

• General knowledge of Human Resources, including hiring practices and related employment law.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in background screening, compliance, or HR-related roles.

• Experience with background check vendors (e.g., Sterling, HireRight, Checkr, etc.).

• Familiarity with employment law and compliance requirements.

• Experience in a high-growth or remote-first work environment.

What success looks like in the role:

SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.  

Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability.  Contact hr@sailpoint.com or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations.