Credentialing Compliance Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Credentialing Compliance Specialist to join our team. Earn $25.68/hr Position Details The Credentialing Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization's workforce compliance processes related to background screening, credential verification, and employment eligibility requirements. This role ensures that hiring and onboarding practices comply with organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and regulatory standards. Also, ensuring that Credentialing Team Members are trained appropriately to comply with departmental standards and practices. The Specialist develops and maintains credentialing procedures, conducts compliance audits of new hire records, and manages credentialing requirements across roles within the organization. This position partners closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, and Legal teams to maintain accurate documentation, support regulatory readiness, and identify opportunities to strengthen workforce compliance processes. The Specialist develops and maintains credentialing procedures, conducts compliance audits of new hire records, and manages credentialing requirements across roles within the organization. This position partners closely with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, and Legal teams to maintain accurate documentation, support regulatory readiness, and identify opportunities to strengthen workforce compliance processes. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Our ideal candidate will possess the following: Bachelor's Degree Must possess at least two (3) years of experience in HR Compliance, credentialing, background screening, HR operations or workforce compliance. Knowledge of background screening processes, employment eligibility verification, and credential verification standards. Experience conducting compliance audits and documentation reviews. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage detailed documentation and regulatory requirements. Proficiency with HRIS systems, compliance tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or other regulated industries. Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or compliance-related certification preferred.