Senior Pre-Employment Specialist

Job Description:

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don't back down from hard work- we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

As a Senior Pre-Employment Specialist, you play a vital role in the human resources function by managing the pre-employment process to ensure the efficient and thorough assessment of potential candidates. Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to providing a positive candidate experience are crucial for success in this role.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate and conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, employment verification, and background checks through collaboration with external vendors, and as necessary, follow up with candidates to obtain required information.
• Collaborate with relevant teams including Talent Acquisition, Legal and local HR to continuously improve the pre-employment screening and adverse action processes. Recommend and implement enhancements to streamline and enhance the efficiency and consistency of the workflow
• Strive to provide a positive and professional experience for candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the pre-employment process. Establish channels to communicate with candidates to explain pre-employment requirements and gather necessary information. Set expectations, and provide updates where necessary, to internal stakeholders including Talent Acquisition, hiring managers and HR Business Partner(s).
• Evaluate pre-employment screening results to determine whether adverse action is warranted based on EEOC standards relative to the candidate's performance of the specific job duties.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of pre-employment activities. Ensure all documentation complies with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Work closely with the onboarding team to facilitate a seamless transition from the pre-employment phase to the onboarding process.
• Adjudicate background screening reports to establish standards following a set process and controls to mitigate risk while using sound judgment and escalating as appropriate
• Recognize opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the user experience throughout the screening process, and proactively seek and suggest solutions to leadership
• Engage in dialogue on a regular basis with managers and representatives at contractor facilities, various U. S. Government organizations, and law enforcement agencies to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Adapt to changing situations and environments as they occur and be able to interact with people from all walks of life and socioeconomic levels

Under This Roof, We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in Human Resources or a related role; manufacturing experience a plus.
• Internal candidates must have 3-4 years working at GAF and 3+ years experience in an employee relations function.
• Must have a working knowledge of Human Resources and HR tools/systems (Workday, ATS/PeopleSoft, ServiceNow HR, ADP) in a multifaceted environment with COEs, systems and vendor interface.
• Background/experience in working in a shared services function, preferred
• Knowledge of pre-employment screening processes and best practices
• Experience with analyzing/reviewing background checks and employment screens to determine action
• Prior experience in EEOC Analysis for job relatedness
• Familiarity with relevant employment laws and regulations

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Exceptional and proactive follow up
• Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality
• Proven ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships and influence others; team player
• Strong communication and experience working with all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel (when appropriate approximately 10%) when appropriate to support key initiatives

Technical knowledge

• Intermediate analytical and critical thinking skills-
• Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets skills (G-Suite)
• Advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Collaborative project management skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated and detail-oriented

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).