UK, Europe & MEA Background Screening Specialist

HR WITA strives to deliver world-class HR operations, technology, and services to the Human Resources Division and Citi employees worldwide. With a staff of over 1,200 employees across all regions, WITA manages, processes, and provides tools to address HR and employee needs in an effective, efficient and low-risk manner while focusing on a positive customer experience.

The HR WITA Background Screening Specialist works with Talent Acquisition, assists the Onboarding team to ensure that all candidates within Citi follow the global screening policy.

As a Background Screening Specialist You will:

• Liaise with vendors to ensure that all background screenings are completed as per the Global Policy

• Compile daily and weekly reports to identify current and future status of cases

• Review all data identified to ensure that the candidate is compliant and able to work, liaising with HR and vendors to check that all areas are approved

• Maintain all employee data on appropriate systems and inclusive of document imaging where required

• Handle complex cases independently and provide support to other team members

• Play an integral role in process improvement, desktop procedures update and Bright Idea submission and coordination;

• Proactively support organizational projects and maintains good relationship with other teams;

• Support the SME as a backup person during annual leaves via representing on relevant meetings/forums/calls;

• Act as a go-to contact person to peers and other teams within the HR WITA organization

Ideal background:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience in Economics, HR

• Excellent communication skills in English

• 1+ year of professional experience (SSC or HR)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point

• Strong analytical skills and detail focus

• Strong customer service orientation

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits:

  • Cafeteria Program

  • Home Office Allowance - for colleagues working in hybrid work model

  • Paid Parental Leave Program - maternity leave and paternity leave

  • Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

  • Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

  • Group Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support colleagues’ in managing work - life balance

• Continuous career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

• Inclusive and friendly corporate culture

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Apply to join the world’s most global bank and discover the true extent of your capabilities!

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