The role is remote, but the individual must reside in the UK.
At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — 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.
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 technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 30,000 clients. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with about 5,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.
Position: Junior Product Owner
We are looking for a Junior Product Owner who will play a crucial part in bridging the gap between business objectives and technical solutions, contributing to the successful delivery of innovative products and services. As a key liaison between stakeholders and development teams, you will be responsible for understanding business requirements, defining product features, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
What You'll Do
* Closely cooperate with the scrum development team and product team (including product owner, product manager, UI/UX designers)
* Gather and analyze requirements
* Define product
* Create, refine and plan the user stories
* Perform tests
* Monitor usage & adoption
What You Need to Be Successful
* Previous experience working as Business Analyst/Product Analyst/ Junior Product Owner
* Technical support experience is also an asset.
* Technical skills - ability to speak with and motivate development team with ideas and thoughts
* Tools you are familiar with: PPT and road mapping tools - Azure Dev Ops, Figma, Miro and others
* Working knowledge or understanding of APIs and integration is required
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Excel/Power BI is an additional plus
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Cross-functional teamwork, time management, and stakeholder management are essential
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies
* Basic understanding of software development process
* Eagerness to learn and grow within the role
* Previous experience within HR/TA domain is welcomed
* Product Management, UX, or Scrum/Agile certification advantageous but not required
This role is based in Nottingham, UK, and will offer hybrid flexibility.
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:
* Health & Wellbeing: Medical, Vision, Dental, Bike2Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
* Personal Financial Planning: Pension with employer contribution, Life Assurance and Financial and Legal Helpline.
* Personal & Family Leave: Holidays (PTO), Enhanced Maternity Leave, Sick Pay.
* Career Development: Mentoring Programme, SOAR Programme (Manager development), and Annual Performance Reviews.
Our Culture Code
* Do the right thing (honesty, consistency, responsibility)
* Show respect for the individual (an 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!
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.
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