Background Check

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

Job Summary:

RSM is looking for a detail-oriented and client-care focused Background Check & Pre Hire Specialist to join our offices in Gurugram

Reporting to the Background Check & Pre-Hire Manager, you will use your investigative and organizational skills to support the Talent Operations Team's objective to provide and manage centralized, highly repeatable solutions that allow RSM to achieve business goals while balancing the needs of our employees. As an integral part of the TA Operations team, you will be responsible for centralized delivery of activities and processes related to pre-boarding, background check verification and compliance requirements.

The Background Check & Pre-Hire Specialist is responsible for supporting our Talent Acquisition team and recruiting processes by providing a stellar onboarding experience. Specifically, your tasks will include:

• Initiating and adjudicating background checks, escalating to the Team Lead as needed, and coordinating with stakeholders regarding changes in start date or candidate status 
• Administering online candidate assessments
• Collecting required candidate onboarding documentation
• Communicating with candidates to support our talent acquisition processes
• Coordinating with and bringing along our stakeholders
• Communicating operational pre-hire onboarding information and travel administration  
• Interacting daily with the Team Lead on productivity, quality & capacity 
• Identifying communication and operational issues arising during day-to-day administration activities, making recommendations for process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and talent experience
• Other administrative tasks and duties as assigned   

Minimum Requirements

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in an HR coordinator role
• Minimum of 6 months experience with background check review/adjudication
• High attention to detail and quality
• Ability and willingness to handle a high-volume workload, while prioritizing effectively to meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
• Client service-oriented personality, combined with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion 
• Advanced English written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage concurrent projects and/or programs
• Willingness to take on tasks and projects on other teams
• Calm, easygoing disposition

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Sterling background checks
• Experience with Mettl or HirePro online assessments
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related degree

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at  

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email