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The Sr. Specialist, Candidate Programs leads advanced operational oversight of the Background Check Program, candidate screening lifecycle, ServiceNow case management workflows, and employment-related compliance initiatives, including support for Labor Certification processes in partnership with Legal and Immigration teams. This senior role has accountability for program governance, vendor relationships, cross-functional compliance, case resolution standards, and operational risk mitigation.
Job Responsibility:
Provide operational ownership of the end-to-end background check program, including domestic and international screening workflows, adjudication frameworks, compliance controls, and ServiceNow case management standards
Act as the escalation point for complex background check cases, ServiceNow case escalations, legal inquiries, and vendor disputes
coordinate with Legal and Risk for case review and final decisions
Oversee and optimize ServiceNow case management workflows related to background screening and candidate compliance, ensuring proper documentation, categorization, reporting accuracy, and SLA adherence
Analyze ServiceNow case trends and metrics to identify recurring issues, compliance risks, training gaps, and opportunities for process automation or operational efficiency
Partner with Legal and Immigration teams to support Labor Certification (PERM) processes, including coordination of recruitment documentation, candidate data validation, audit file preparation, and process tracking to ensure regulatory compliance
Support data integrity and documentation requirements related to Labor Certification cases, ensuring alignment between Workday ATS records, recruitment postings, and required audit materials
Own vendor relationships and contracts with screening providers
manage service level performance, coordinate vendor remediation, and lead vendor selection activities as needed
Lead candidate data governance within Workday ATS and related systems, ensuring high-fidelity data, scalable integration processes, and integrity between ATS and HRIS
Drive program improvements and automation initiatives to reduce turnaround times, improve data quality, enhance case resolution efficiency, and increase operational effectiveness across screening and Labor Certification workflows
Support M&A and large-scale project teams by designing screening strategies, executing bulk screenings, managing integration timelines, validating transferred data, and assessing immigration or Labor Certification impacts
Develop and maintain comprehensive SOPs, adjudication matrices, ServiceNow case handling procedures, Labor Certification process documentation, audit files, and training materials for recruiters and peers
Mentor and provide operational guidance to Specialist-level staff
oversee quality assurance reviews and ensure adherence to screening, compliance, and case management processes
Manage vendor/system integrations (e.g., ATS connectors, API workflows, ServiceNow workflows), coordinate with IT and vendors for testing, and support post-launch stabilization
Ensure compliance with international screening laws, Department of Labor requirements related to Labor Certification, data privacy regulations, record retention standards, and enterprise case documentation policies
coordinate with Legal on policy interpretation
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent
3+ years of experience in background screening program management, recruiting operations, immigration program coordination, HR compliance, or shared services case management
Experience supporting Labor Certification (PERM) recruitment processes in partnership with Legal and Immigration teams
Proven experience managing domestic and international background screening initiatives and vendor relationships
Experience with Workday ATS and integrations between ATS and HRIS systems
Experience using ServiceNow or similar enterprise case management systems, including workflow optimization or reporting
Experience supporting M&A integrations, bulk screening projects, or large-scale program implementations
Experience with Accurate or similar background screening vendors and platform management
Advanced knowledge of background screening best practices, adjudication frameworks, and regulatory compliance for domestic and international screenings
Working knowledge of Labor Certification (PERM) recruitment requirements, documentation standards, and Department of Labor compliance expectations
Demonstrated experience managing and optimizing ServiceNow case management workflows, including SLA tracking, reporting, and escalation management
Demonstrated vendor management skills including SLAs, performance reporting, and remediation oversight
Strong experience with candidate data governance in Workday ATS and experience managing integrations with HRIS systems
Proven ability to analyze program and case metrics, build dashboards, and translate data into actionable program improvements
Excellent stakeholder management skills
able to present complex compliance and case management topics to Legal, Immigration, HR leadership, and cross-functional partners
Project management experience supporting cross-functional initiatives such as M&A integrations, system implementations, immigration program coordination, and process migrations
Leadership and mentorship capabilities supporting peers and promoting operational excellence
High level of integrity and discretion handling sensitive candidate and employee information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, reporting tools, and case analytics dashboards
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have:
Experience supporting Labor Certification (PERM) recruitment processes in partnership with Legal and Immigration teams
Proven experience managing domestic and international background screening initiatives and vendor relationships
Experience with Workday ATS and integrations between ATS and HRIS systems
Experience using ServiceNow or similar enterprise case management systems, including workflow optimization or reporting
Experience supporting M&A integrations, bulk screening projects, or large-scale program implementations
Experience with Accurate or similar background screening vendors and platform management
Working knowledge of Labor Certification (PERM) recruitment requirements, documentation standards, and Department of Labor compliance expectations