Talent Acquisition Coordinator

MTM Transit•St. Louis, MO

7d•$19 - $27

About The Position

At MTM, we are not just colleagues; we are collaborators on a shared mission; communities without barriers. We have exciting opportunities to join our growing team where your work has a direct impact on the communities we serve. Our company culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate, driven, and ready to join a team where your work will directly transform and shape our industry, then we want to talk to you! What will your job look like? The Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for administering, reviewing, and adjudicating all pre- and post-employment background checks to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of all screening outcomes, maintains compliance documentation, and partners closely with Recruiting, HR Operations, HR Compliance Legal, and hiring managers to support timely hiring decisions.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or GED
1–3 years of HR, legal, compliance experience
Experience with background check platforms
Understanding of background screening components
Familiarity with FCRA and EEOC guidelines
Compliance Expertise
Critical Thinking
Confidentiality & Ethics
Time Management
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday or other HRIS preferred
Multi-state organization experience preferred

Responsibilities

Background Check Adjudication Review, analyze, and adjudicate all background checks and MVR results in accordance with company guidelines.
Apply individualized assessment processes for cases requiring further review.
Escalate complex or legally sensitive cases to HR leadership and Legal.
Accurately document adjudication decisions and maintain detailed case notes.
Ensure timely completion of background checks to support hiring timelines.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Ensure background check processes comply with federal, state, and local laws.
Maintain and update the adjudication matrix.
Monitor changes to background screening legislation and adjust practices accordingly.
Maintain compliance records and support internal and external audits.
Process Management & Vendor Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for the background check provider.
Monitor vendor performance and service levels.
Align workflows with industry best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies or errors in screening results.
Candidate & Stakeholder Support Communicate professionally with candidates regarding screening requirements and status.
Provide guidance to recruiters and hiring managers throughout the screening process.
Maintain a strong customer service orientation.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement Produce regular status reports and compliance metrics.
Identify trends, potential risks, and improvement opportunities.
Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
Audit Support Respond to internal and external audit requests by gathering and providing required documentation.
Maintain organized, audit‑ready records of background screening results and adjudication notes.
Partner with HR Operations, Legal, and Compliance to ensure all files meet documentation and retention standards.
Assist auditors by explaining background check workflows, decisions, and applicable policies.
Identify gaps or risks identified during audits and support corrective action planning.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of all audit deliverables.