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Senior Background Analyst

Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Background Analyst position at Delta Air Lines?

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

  • Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):
  • Performs federally required CHRC screening adjudication processes to comply with security regulations and company policy regarding Delta Pre-employment background checks processing to include internal and external candidates.
  • Manages and maintains necessary documentation to meet all federal, state, and local requirements, as well as Delta policies regarding CHRC for purposes of Pre-Employment background screening.
  • Researches and investigates criminal charges to determine eligibility for Delta Pre-Employment background screenings to include adjudication for Education, Employment and Criminal/MVR for Delta New Hires and Internal transfers.
  • Review, investigate and assess appropriate follow up based on CHRC results including Pre-Adverse and Adverse actions.
  • Provides guidance regarding interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures for compliance and reporting obligations.
  • Acts as subject matter expert on Background processing and delivers process training to support compliance requirements associated with Pre-Employment to Field Leaders.
  • Manages all responsibilities of the Background inbox to include timely communication with operational Leaders, field HR representatives and internal/external candidates regarding Background, criminal MVR, and decisions including Pre-Adverse and Adverse actions.
  • Schedules and performs internal audits to measure process effectiveness.
  • Collects and analyzes data and takes appropriate action to respond to internal and external requests.
  • Acts as a liaison with third party administrator as well as regulatory entities as required.
  • Practices safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

This position is located in Atlanta, GA.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

  • Must have minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field of study or equivalent related work experience.
  • Should be able to comprehend and apply regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Should be able to analyze problems and form logical conclusions appropriate to regulatory guidelines, as well as company policy.
  • Should be able to review and interpret CHRC and Background results and accurately apply regulatory and/or company policy requirements to recommend appropriate action.
  • Must be able to conduct follow up investigation as necessary, including understanding and applying regulatory requirements.
  • Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
  • Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
  • Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
  • Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Prefer PHR/SPHR certification

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

  • Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
  • 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
  • New hires are eligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the following vacation year (April 1 – March 31)
  • In addition to vacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period
  • 10 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave
  • Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
  • Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
  • Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
  • Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
  • Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
  • World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
  • Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
  • Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
  • Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

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