We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution.

 

QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market-leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition: Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector.

 

We are building a customer-focused, tech-enabled, and innovation-driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under-digitized industry.

What you'll do:

Overview

The HR Operations Specialist will be responsible for coordinating pre-employment screening processes across the organization. This role will partner with third-party vendors, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams, and HR stakeholders to ensure compliance with background check requirements, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and company hiring standards. The Specialist will also adjudicate screening results in alignment with policy, providing clear communication to Recruiters, HR Business Partners and hiring managers.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Pre-Employment Screening

Manage end-to-end background check process with external vendors, ensuring timely and accurate results.Serve as primary contact for escalations, discrepancies, or delays in screenings.Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of candidate screening statuses.

 

Compliance & DOT Coordination

Partner with EHS team to ensure DOT-regulated roles meet compliance standards for drug/alcohol testing, physicals, and driving records.Monitor ongoing compliance requirements and assist with audits as needed.Keep current with federal, state, and local regulations impacting background checks and DOT programs.

 

Adjudication & Policy Alignment

Review and adjudicate background check results in accordance with company policies and legal guidelines.Document decisions consistently and escalate complex cases to HR leadership when necessary.Communicate results and status updates to HR Business Partners, recruiters, and hiring managers.

 

HR Operations Support

Contribute to continuous improvement of screening and compliance processes.Support HR Operations team with reporting, vendor performance reviews, and process documentation.Assist with other compliance-related HR projects as assigned.
What you'll bring:

Qualifications

2–4 years of HR, compliance, or operations experience; exposure to background checks or pre-employment processes preferred.Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to background screening, drug testing, and DOT compliance.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage high volumes and tight deadlines.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with attention to confidentiality and discretion.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and familiarity with HRIS or applicant tracking systems.Experience adjudicating background checks or working with DOT-regulated populations.Prior experience in a multi-state or large, distributed workforce environment.Ability to analyze vendor reports and identify trends or issues.
What you'll earn

401(k) with employer match Medical, dental, and vision insurance PTO, company holidays, and parental leave Paid training and certifications Legal assistance and identity protection Pet insurance Employee assistance program (EAP)

 

 

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.