Six Sigma Black Belt

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest asset — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

We are seeking a Six Sigma Black Belt to join our team! First Advantage’s Business Process Improvement (BPI) Transformation Office is designed to drive the organization towards operational excellence and operational innovation by delivering impact on mission-critical challenges across the Americas utilizing a broad toolkit of Lean, Six Sigma, Automation, Change Management, Agile, Design and System-Thinking.  We recruit high-performing talent who exhibit a capability and passion for BPI and leadership.

What We Do:

We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced global technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients across the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Who You Are:

You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.

As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.

An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.

A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

What You'll Do 

In more detail than above, a successful Black Belt will:

• Utilizing the BPI toolkit to drive teams through quick problem-solving cycles as well as end-to-end process redesigns
• Leading strategic projects in-line with the expectations of the business and stakeholders
• Building credibility to become the 'Go-To' person for problem solving
• Managing expectations as agreed with the BPI Leader
• Coaching GBs in their continuous improvement projects
• Be the BPI Brand Ambassador and actively contribute to Making BPI Better initiatives
• Build reputation with regional/local (Organization) management teams not limited to assigned business function
• Help build an award-winning BPI COE that includes BPI trainings and certification/ peer review sessions to ensure BPI rigor is applied and followed adequately

An exceptional candidate has a history of leading big organizations through changes involving:

• Updating technology and operational processes for scalability to handle exponential growth
• Automating and fail-proofing manual processes like data acquisition, processing, and report-based reactive workflow management
• Improving accuracy of operational output in a high-stakes industry, where quality directly impact consumers and clients

What You May Need to be Successful:

(Education) bachelor’s degree required; Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Communications, Engineering, majors all work well. Preferably with significant coursework in mathematics or statistics.

• 5 years’ experience in functional area of expertise within service or consulting industries
• 5 years of high degree of competency in the use and application of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology. Green Belt (internal candidates) or Black Belt certification (external candidates) strongly desired
• Ideal Team Player qualities (hungry, humble, people smart)
• Proven track record of consulting, negotiating, and influencing without authority
• Demonstrated ability to operate strategically and lead change
• Track record of driving results and exceeding expectations & targets
• Ability to solve challenging problems
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills and high energy
• Excellent customer service abilities

Preferred:

• Organizational change management
• Agile Methodology
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required.
• Knowledge or experience in R Programming, low code/no code methods, building macros, Atlassian products, Power BI, and/or Qlik a plus.

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move  

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:  

• Position is 100% remote with occasional business travel required   
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
• 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)  
• Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid company holidays   
• Access to new tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want to see you succeed!

Our Culture Code

• Do the right thing (honesty, consistency, responsibility)
• Show respect for the individual (environment of dignity brings out potential)
• Put the client first (outside-in approach)
• Innovate and create (out-of-the-box thinking)
• Collaborate and appreciate one another (team-oriented)

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!

You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

The salary range for this position is approximately $85,500-$134,000 USD per year. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.

Salary : $85,500 - $134,000