Research Specialist

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Research Specialist at AccuSourceHR responsible for conducting thorough background research. Compiling and analyzing data for reports while adhering to legal guidelines.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting thorough research into an individuals’ background using a variety of tools, such as databases and public records
Gathering information, analyzing data, and compiling this information to be entered into a final report
Processing searches related to background screening reports
Ensuring all searches are processed and reported according to state and federal laws as outlined in AccuSourceHR’s reporting guidelines
Ensuring all searches are processed according to client guidelines
Retrieving public records information and entering said information into our platform
Analyzing information and comparing data sets to confirm matching identifiers
Performing other duties as assigned
Meeting or exceeding minimum standard service requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma (or GED) is required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years of screening experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills: able to write clearly and informatively
Impeccable spelling and grammar; must be comfortable communicating via email, phone and Microsoft Teams
Proficient in MS Office Suite Software (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
Strong organizational, time management & prioritization skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Careful attention and commitment to accuracy and detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical (with company contribution)
HSA (with company contribution)
Dental (with company contribution)
Vision
Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
401(k) (with company match)
Paid holidays
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Pet insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

background screeningdata analysisreport compilationpublic records retrievaldata comparisonaccuracy and detail orientation

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillstime managementprioritizationmulti-taskingworking under pressuremeeting deadlinesattention to detail

Certifications

High School diplomaGEDassociate’s degreebachelor’s degree