Pre-Employment Screening Lead

Founded in 1995, Atrium is a WBENC‑certified leader in Extended Workforce Management and Talent Solutions, blending technology and human expertise to help leading brands reimagine how work gets done. Atrium delivers its market-leading solutions through four divisions: Talent Solutions, AtriumWORKS™, HR Advisory Services, and Atrium Innovation Research™ (AIR). All offerings integrate seamlessly to create flexible programs built for the evolving world of work.

Atrium is seeking a Pre-Employment Screening Lead to own the end-to-end screening process for every Employer of Record (EOR) worker in AtriumWORKS. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage the Pre-Screening team, keep screening accurate and on time, and partner with HR, Compliance, Account Teams, and screening vendors so every worker clears quickly and starts on schedule.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Pre-Screening team, including workload, training, and quality feedback
• Own screening for all AtriumWORKS EOR workers, from intake through clearance, within expected timelines
• Serve as the subject matter expert on background checks, employment verifications, and client-specific screening requirements
• Manage workflows, queues, and escalations so workers and account teams can see screening status
• Hold screening vendors accountable for service levels and resolve aged or complex cases
• Coordinate with HR and Compliance on individualized review and adverse action steps when required
• Maintain audit-ready records, report on turnaround time and SLA adherence, and improve the process

• 3+ years of experience in pre-employment screening, background check administration, onboarding compliance, or HR operations
• Experience leading or training team members in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Working knowledge of background checks, employment verification, and vendor workflows; FCRA familiarity preferred
• Sound judgment with sensitive information, strong communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfort with HRIS platforms, vendor systems, Microsoft products, and Google Sheets

• Ability to sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to commute to our Westerville, OH office on a hybrid basis
• Ability to handle confidential information securely

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Atrium offers a comprehensive Atrium Care Package, available upon eligibility, including:

• 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Program with employer match
• Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Perks:

• Summer Fridays
• Flexible Work Schedule: hybrid, 3 days a week on-site
• Vibrant company culture with monthly events and in-office amenities
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Discounts through Working Advantage
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Commuter Benefit Program

$24 to $26 per hour. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law. Actual pay within this range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal pay equity.

USD $24.00 - USD $26.00 /Yr.

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race,sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental),genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions,and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be consideredfor additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO