Background Checks Officer
Birmingham - UK
Job Summary
Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - OtherManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
Integrated Services part of Business Solutions supports the firms strategy by combining business insight people expertise and innovative technology to meet evolving needs.The team enhances the employee experience through effective people technologies simplified policies consistent processes alternative delivery models and strong data insights. Within this the Third Party Services team manages relationships and service delivery from outsourced providers across Recruitment & Onboarding IT Asset Management Screening & Vetting HC activities and Helpdesk support.
The role supports PwCs operational screening and security vetting maintaining high BAU standards while driving continuous improvement reducing risk and improving the experience for our people.
- Support delivery of preemployment and client screening processes ensuring full compliance with internal and client requirements.
- Maintain strong relationships with thirdparty screening providers and act as an escalation point for internal and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the expert on PwC screening policies partnering with People Function Services and client teams to ensure compliance.
- Identify and implement opportunities to simplify and enhance screening processes and the candidate experience through technology.
- Manage BPSS clearance maintain required documentation and complete compliance reporting training data loads and purging (e.g. via Alteryx).
- Oversee access to thirdparty systems resolve access issues and support security clearance activities for Government and Public Sector clients.
This role is for you if:
- Collaborative team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks deliverables and stakeholders prioritising workload as necessary
- Experience of working with and managing relationships with outsourced providers
- Ability to build strong and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to develop clear and effective communications
- Confidence to challenge stakeholders where appropriate
- Resilient under pressure able to deliver under tight deadlines and manage a varied workload
- Proactively identifies opportunities to simplify standardise automate and influence change
- Holding of a current UK Security Clearance would be advantageous
What youll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
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Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Communication Confidential Information Handling Conflict Resolution Coordinating Staff Creativity Data Quality Documentation Administration Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Employee Data Management Employee Engagement Strategies Employee Life Cycle Employee Relations Employee Terminations HR Software Human Resources (HR) Metrics Human Resources (HR) Policies Human Resources (HR) Service Delivery Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Human Resources Assistance 11 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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About Company
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