Part-Time Background Checker (Internal)

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Background & Reference Checker (Part-Time)

Compensation range: Indicate your expected compensation

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: Flexible, up to 20hours/week

Who We Are:
At Hunt St., we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by Hunt St. as part of our internal team, working closely with our leadership and recruiters to drive our own growth and performance.

This is a 100% remote role, allowing you to work from home while collaborating with a fast-paced, high-performing team.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Part-Time Background & Reference Checker to support our recruitment team. This role will be responsible for conducting thorough background and reference checks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of candidate information.

The ideal candidate will help improve turnaround times, provide well-structured reports, and ensure a high standard of validation across all checks.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct various types of background checks including:
• Character and personal references
• Employment (HR) verification
• Coordinate directly with nominated referees via phone, email, or other channels to validate candidate information
• Collect and verify supporting documents such as criminal records (if required)
• Ensure all references are credible and properly validated (e.g., avoiding conflicts of interest such as family members as referees)
• Compile clear, concise, and well-structured reports for internal stakeholders
• Follow up with candidates post-placement for additional verification requirements (e.g., LinkedIn profile validation)
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of all candidate information
• Work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to meet required turnaround times

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in recruitment, background checking, HR, or administrative support is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable making outbound calls if needed and conducting verification checks
• Familiarity with Recruitment tools and Linkedin is a nice to have
• Fast response time and report turnaround (Ideally PH working hours 8AM-5PM, Weekldays)

Why Join Us?

• Flexible, part-time arrangement
• Opportunity to shape and improve internal processes
• Work closely with a growing and dynamic recruitment team