Yardstik is a start-up software company with a mission of building trust and safety into the Internet Economy. The world of background screening, certification, and training has lacked innovation and we’re here to change that for our customers. Our enterprise-class technology allows us to provide a right-fit solution for our customers realistic for any platform, in any industry. Join us in our efforts to protect organizations and their people.

Yardstik is growing and we are adding a Verifications Specialist I to our team. Our Verifications Specialists are the back engine of our business, processing background checks and verifying credentials for our customers. If you are someone that enjoys behind the scenes work, has a high attention to detail and enjoys spending your days on the computer working with data, this is for you! This is an entry-level, hourly role with an open runway for growth. Our office is located in Minneapolis, MN but this position has the ability to be worked remotely.

This is a unique opportunity to join the company at an early stage and we are looking for someone who wants to evolve with us. We are honored to have recently been named as a Best Place to Work and have also received Minne Inno’s Fire Award in the “Growing” category. Come be part of our amazing culture and join an environment where you can see and feel the impact of your work every day.

The Verifications Specialist role is an individual contributor role that requires a high level of self motivation. This role is posted as a remote position, but if the selected candidate prefers, they may work from our office in Downtown Minneapolis, MN. The schedule is flexible but may require one or more weekends a month.

What you will do in the Verifications Specialist role:

• Review and verify data submitted for background screens while maintaining a high level of quality and productivity.

• Carefully manage confidential and sensitive information daily with multiple computer systems, following all protocols for compliance.

• Meet assigned objectives, goals and quality standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the business.

Your experience and qualities might look something like this:

• Adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Steadfast focus with the ability to juggle competing demands.

• Ability to utilize multiple computer systems to access information. Bonus points for experience with TazWorks or other platforms designed for Consumer Reporting Agencies.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents to support investigation using critical thinking.

• Strong communication and follow up skills.

• High attention to detail.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• At least 1 year of employment experience as an individual contributor especially if it is in an Operations or Support Department.

• Experience in the background check industry is a plus but not required..

• At least 1 year of college is preferred, but not required.

• May be asked to complete overtime on occasion to meet the needs of the company.

• Open to a flexible work schedule including one or more Saturdays a month.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome our employee’s differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Difference makes us better. Join us.