Operations Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. First Advantage scores A on the Alion truth index.
We are on the front line of recruitment, enabling organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage - our team members.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
About First Advantage
First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, identity solutions, and verification services.
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have an internationally distributed workforce of about 10,000 employees spanning 17 countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to modernize their hiring and onboarding processes on a global scale.
What You'll Do
A successful Operations Specialist will proficiently handle day-to-day activities of the Operations Team. Organizational responsibilities to include but not limited to completing daily research or verification tasks with the supervision of the Operations Manager.
Responsibilities:
Ops Initiatives - verification and creating report tasks or research tasks
- Make phone calls to entities (HR/Edu/Qual) to verify employment or education enrollment and qualification details with business etiquette
- Ensure to have interviewing and writing skills for regular reference check
- Email communications with entities for verification in a timely manner
- Accurately complete background reports without any error.
- Plan ahead to make sure all research are completed within the TAT.
- Comply with all Personal Information and Privacy Laws and Procedures and corporate’s compliance regulation and policies.
- Ensure to have knowledge of internal system to perform the role.
- Ensure to understand SOP clearly and perform tasks based on the SOP/VPG
- Ensure to respond inquiries from other inter-company teams in a timely manner
Other Business Performance
- Ensure to accurately manage caselist in timely manner
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Ensure to proactively participate the regular Ops study session by sharing cases handled.
Internal & External Relationship
- Collaborate with other teams in First Advantage to improve client service and business performance.
- Efficiently support colleagues including the supervisor when necessary.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality services that would meet clients’ expectations.
- Ensure to maintain good relationships with company HR, academic registration officers and referees when carrying out research / verification tasks.
What You Will Need to be Successful:
- Native Korean speaker
- Bachelor’s degree or above
- Great communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Great collaboration and supporting with others
- High standard of personal conduct and responsibility
- Adherence to company rules and regulations
What You May Need to be Successful:
- Required good understanding and has significant command skills in English language.
- Proficiency on basic computer applications, e.g. Microsoft office and Web browsers
Why Join Us at First Advantage?
At First Advantage, team members are united around a noble purpose: helping organizations to safeguard their workplaces and manage risk. The company’s culture is shaped by its core values - Authenticity, Curiosity, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer-Inspired - empowering team members to bring their best ideas forward, collaborate across departments, and make a real impact.
First Advantage offers a variety of culture programs and benefits designed to enhance employee experience and development.
- Employee Impact Groups
- FA Cares volunteer opportunities
- Mentorship Advantage Program
- SOAR, award-winning manager development program
What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
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Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage
First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.