This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office Policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Background Check Consultant will be responsible for acting as a subject matter expert in the areas of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) background check guidelines and managing adverse background check results. Primary responsibilities include conducting EEOC individualized assessments of adverse results and managing the FCRA pre-adverse and final adverse notification process, providing ongoing training and guidance to unit staff, campus background check initiators, and schools/divisions regarding the FCRA process and status of background checks. In addition, this position conducts background checks as per university policy.

Position collaborates with internal and external customers to understand their needs and consults with internal and external business partners and agencies to deliver services that help them to accomplish their goals and objectives. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws/regulations and consults with university departments to research and resolve related issues. Independently analyzes, researches and evaluates adverse background check results, prepares, and tracks FCRA notifications as well as ensures campus-wide compliance with the background check policy. This includes analyzing each situation to determine if an individual may/may not be eligible to be employed. Position's role includes researching and interpreting complex and often-conflicting regulations and policies and coordinating with the Senior Director Employment & Staffing, Assistant Director of Employment, Staffing Support Services Manager, Talent Acquisition Partners, EHRA Human Resources, Postdoctoral Affairs Office, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of University Counsel, UNC Police, and other central offices to evaluate adverse results. Position will manage complex billing and reconciliation processes. Acts as back-up to the background check supervisor for monthly metrics and background check audit analysis.