Specialist/Sr Specialist - Global Recruitment Operations (Talent Acquisition)

Join our Human Capital team in Hyderabad or Bengaluru

We are seeking a Background Verification (BGV) Operations Specialist to join our Global Recruitment Operations (GRO) team in Hyderabad or Bengaluru, which is a part of the Talent Acquisition (TA) team. The team offers a challenging work environment and excellent opportunities to learn and grow within the Human Capital function while collaborating with key stakeholders across geographies to play a significant role in supporting the firm’s recruitment efforts.

What you’ll do day-to-day

You will be responsible for conducting various complex operations that support global recruitment across geographies, including India and New York, for the D. E. Shaw group. You will need to ensure delivery of highquality work within stipulated timelines and interact with the larger Talent Acquisition team based in India and New York. These would include, but are not limited to, performing various recruitment operations tasks. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruitment databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulations. You will serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and stakeholders, providing timely updates and information throughout the recruitment process to keep all parties informed and engaged. You will be leading the BGV efforts, acting as an SME on the process. Furthermore, a significant part of the candidate's role will involve managing background verifications on potential employees and maintaining these records in an organized and confidential manner. You will be expected to exhibit robust expertise in designing and reengineering processes. You will review and ensure the accuracy of these processes, ensuring that vendors meet performance standards and compliance requirements. You will ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations regarding background verification and address any discrepancies or issues found during the process. Additionally, you will work closely with the BGV vendor to monitor status checks and ensure the vendor adheres to the turnaround time (TAT). Staying updated on best practices and emerging trends in background verification, you will continuously work towards process improvement.

Who we’re looking for

A graduate degree with a minimum of 4-7 years of experience.
Robust understanding of background verification processes and legal requirements
Proficiency with background verification software and tools
The ability to oversee sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity
A keen eye for detail and process, along with the ability to work in an ever-changing environment
Experience in a corporate or large-scale background verification environment
The capability of working in a demanding environment, managing tasks of varying complexities and timelines, in an operational setup
The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Proficient communication skills

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.

Additionally, our staff-led affinity groups are pillars of our community, helping to celebrate diversity, promote leadership and development opportunities, and facilitate inclusive mentorship. Members and allies organize a wide range of educational and social programming, from expert talks to film festivals.

Candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break are encouraged to apply for this position.

The members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Candidates who are residents of California (any such candidate, a “California Resident”) should click here for our CCPA Recruitment Personal Information Privacy Notice.

The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates' resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term "personal information" is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass "personal data," "sensitive personal data," and "personally identifiable information" and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting.india@deshaw.com. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com. Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com.

The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates’ information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.

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