Company Overview
Sparus Holdings is a growing organization operating in the utility partner, energy, and public safety sectors across the United States. Through its family of subsidiary companies, Sparus delivers a wide range of critical field and professional services. Its teams perform utility locating, meter reading, exchange services, and gas leak surveys, while another subsidiary provides professional services and project management support to engineering, pharmaceutical, and construction firms. Over the years, Sparus has expanded significantly through mergers and acquisitions, resulting in a diverse and complex workforce that requires rigorous oversight in hiring, compliance, and safety.
Nicole Moore is the Director of Talent Acquisition. Moore manages recruitment as well as the systems and vendors that help ensure each new hire meets the company’s safety and compliance standards.
The Challenge
Today, job applicants are not always forthcoming, making thorough background checks critical for safety, risk mitigation, and even financial reasons, like insurance costs. Organizations that do not integrate background checks into their hiring processes expose themselves to significant operational and legal risks.
Sparus’ workforces are highly mobile and often operate directly within communities on behalf of major utility and energy clients. Many positions require employees to drive company vehicles, enter residential neighborhoods, and interact with the public. Taken together, these responsibilities bring significant safety, compliance, and reputational considerations to the table.
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