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Background Specialist

Nashville, TN · On-site

Background Specialist SUMMARY This classification performs professional background investigation ... Have a good moral character, as determined by a background check; * Complete a criminal history ...

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Ashland City, TN · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations. Job ...

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Memphis, TN · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations.

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations.

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Mountain Home, TN · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations. Job ...

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Ashland City, TN · On-site

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations.

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations. Job ...

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Mountain Home, TN · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations.

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Memphis, TN · On-site

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations.

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Ashland City, TN · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations.

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations.

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Memphis, TN · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations. Job ...

Ethos Risk Services

Investigator

Mountain Home, TN · On-site

Ethos Risk Services is a leading insurance claims investigation and medical management company ... A background check will be conducted, in accordance to the local state law and regulations.

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Background Investigation Adjudicator

Comrise

Nashville, TN • On-site

$35/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Location: Onsite at Nashville, TN 37203

Contract length: 3.5 months

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8AM-5PM (can be flexible with start/stop times)

Job Overview

We are seeking an objective, detail-oriented Background Investigation Adjudicator to evaluate background screening reports, review derogatory information, and render fair employment decisions. In this role, you will act as a neutral decision-maker to determine whether discrepancies between candidate disclosures and verified records pose a risk to the organization or justify disqualification.

Operating independently in a complex regulatory environment, you will collaborate with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and HR Business Partners to maintain adjudication standards, manage reporting metrics, and ensure full compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review background investigation results to identify credentials or record discrepancies not explicitly covered by the standard adjudication matrix.
  • Conduct objective risk assessments, balancing legal requirements, internal policies, precedent, and business impact before issuing approval or denial determinations.
  • Interview background screening vendors or candidates as needed to clarify report findings, dispute details, or mitigating circumstances.
  • Maintain complete, audit-ready records of all adjudication decisions, documenting detailed justifications for every course of action.
  • Review, update, and maintain the talent acquisition adjudication matrix to align with evolving state, federal, and local hiring regulations.
  • Partner regularly with Operations Management, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and HR Business Partners to handle complex cases and mitigate organizational risk.
  • Track decision analytics and generate compliance reports to monitor background screening trends and operational performance.
  • Safeguard all candidate background materials and personally identifiable information (PII) with strict confidentiality.
  • Recommend process and workflow improvements to enhance the speed, fairness, and compliance of the background screening program.

Qualifications & Required Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Criminal Justice, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • Experience: 1+ years of direct experience in background check adjudication, HR compliance, risk management, or talent acquisition operations.
  • Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act), EEOC background check guidelines, ban-the-box laws, and relevant employment privacy regulations.
  • Analytical & Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex, ambiguous facts impartially and make defensible, sound risk-based decisions.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Strong oral and written communication skills to articulate decision justifications clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in background screening vendor portals, HRIS systems, and data analytics tools (e.g., Excel) for documentation and reporting.
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With over 38 years of staffing and business experience, Comrise continues to lead by example. We provide personalized and customized business solutions for all your recruiting and talent. Headuartered in New Jersey since 1984, Comrise is a staffing, consulting and enhanced search technology company. For over 38 years, we have delighted our clients and consultants by focusing on customer satisfaction, innovation, and flexible workforce solutions! With locations in the U.S, China, and Southeast Asia, we provide high-quality executive search, temporary assignments, temporary to permanent opportunities and cross border placement services.

Industry

It services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Woodbridge, NJ, US

Year founded

1984

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