Lazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives — they are central pillars ofour employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward — and for careers to take flight.

Lazard’s Corporate functions empower strategic decision-making and ensure continued success of our firm. From Finance & Tax to Information Technology and Human Resources, our colleagues around the globe support our financial advisory and asset management business lines in many ways. By utilizing the latest technology, these integral groups make sure our businesses are compliant, operationally efficient, and profitable.

The Background Check & Onboarding Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating background check processes and onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all parties involved. This role plays a key role in maintaining compliance with company policies and legal regulations and contributes to building a strong and engaged workforce.

You Will:

• Coordinate and manage the background check process for all candidates, including initiating background checks, monitoring progress, and addressing any issues or discrepancies that arise.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates, hiring managers, and background check vendors throughout the background check process, providing timely updates and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Collaborate with the TA team to ensure a smooth transition from the recruitment process to the onboarding phase for new hires.
• Develop and implement efficient and effective onboarding processes and procedures, including the distribution of onboarding materials, coordinating orientation schedules and tracking completion of required paperwork.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, trends, and legal updates related to background checks and onboarding.
• Partner closely with Human Resources Information Systems, Information Technology, and HR Business Partners on various ad-hoc assignments.

You Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in HR, with a focus on background checks and onboarding. Internship experience can substitute for the experience requirement.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite with an ability to learn new HRIS systems.

What we offer

We strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions and will continue to invest in the development of your career.

We expect the base salary range for this role to be approximately $75,000 - $90,000. Various factors contribute to determining the actual base compensation offered, including but not limited to the applicant’s years of relevant experience, career tenure, qualifications, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, relevant skills for the role, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. Base salary is one component of Lazard’s compensation package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and may include incentive compensation.

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Diversity and Inclusion at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.

The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can bring their whole selves to work to maximize their individual potential and our collective success. #LI-JR