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Date:

Feb 7, 2026

Location:

Greenville, SC, US, 29615

Company:

Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview We’re Hiring! Pre‑Employment Specialist – Greenville, SC (Hybrid)

Are you detail‑driven, people‑focused, and passionate about creating an exceptional candidate experience? Hubbell is growing — and we’re looking for a

Pre‑Employment Specialist

to help us build a safe, talented, and high‑performing workforce.

As a key member of the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pre-Employment Specialist to conduct comprehensive background checks and screening procedures onpotential job candidates. In this role, you will ensure a thorough and compliant hiring process by evaluating candidates' qualifi cations, criminal records, employment history, education credentials, and other relevant information. Your expertise will assist in making informed hiring decisions and contribute to building a qualifi ed workforce.

A Day In The Life

Background Checks And Screening

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

- Conduct comprehensive background checks on job candidates including but not limited to criminal history reviews, employment and education verification and drug testing.

- Perform thorough screening procedures to evaluate qualifications, criminal records, and employment history.

- Use screening tools and databases to gather relevant information.

Collaboration And Communication

- Serve as primary contact for candidates related to pre-employment

- Provide guidance and determinations on candidate selection based on screening results.

- Maintain open and effective communication with candidates throughout the screening process.

- Communicate screening results to stakeholders in a timely manner.

Record Keeping And Reporting

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of screening activities.

- Prepare timely reports on background check results for appropriate stakeholders.

- Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality regulations.

- Complete all required internal audits timely.

Legal Compliance And Best Practices

- Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to pre-employment screening.

- Ensure all screening activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- Implement and uphold ethical standards and professional practices in pre-employment screening.

- Ensure adherence to OSHA, EEOC, FCRA, and other regulations.

Process Improvement

- Look for ways to continuously improve the pre-employment screening process.

- Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of screening procedures.

- Track screening metrics (turnaround time, pass rates, etc.), identify trends or bottlenecks, and implement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce turnover.

Collaboration with HR & Hiring Teams

- Partner with recruitment, HR, and management to align candidate screening with role requirements, emphasizing safety, technical aptitude, and soft skills.

Vendor Management

- Manage the day-to-day relationship with the pre-employment vendor.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field ideal; combination of education and applicable experience also acceptable. - Experience:

- 3+ years in pre‑employment screening or HR, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings.

- Familiarity with background check processes, drug testing, safety compliance regulations (OSHA, FCRA, EEOC).

- Technical Competencies:

- Skilled in administering and completing an individualized assessment on all background checks.

- Proficient in HRIS/ATS systems and Microsoft Office Suite, First Advantage/Sterling experience preferred.

- Soft Skills:

- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask effectively.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, candidate-centered mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

- Certification in HR compliance and background screening.

Why This Role Matters

A robust pre‑employment screening process lowers risk, improves retention, and ensures that new hires possess both the skill set and mindset necessary to thrive—and contribute—to a safe, efficient production environment.

At Hubbell, you’ll join a company with more than a century of innovation, a commitment to sustainability, and a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and community impact. Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

Nearest Major Market:

Greenville

Nearest Secondary Market:

South Carolina

Job Segment:

Telecom, Telecommunications, Information Systems, Technology

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