About Maria McParland

Current Role & Responsibilities
In leading the Pre-Employment Screening team, Maria manages client files, conducts quality checks on outgoing reports to ensure accuracy and compliance, and fosters a productive and collaborative work environment. Both her team and clients appreciate Maria for her reliable, comprehensive, and timely insights. Maria maintains strong stakeholder relationships and helps drive operational efficiency to wholly satisfy company goals and client expectations.

Experience & Background
Maria’s background in psychology and HR, combined with her diverse teaching, leadership, and administration experience, has equipped her with exceptional efficiency, precision, and social acumen. Maria has several years of background screening experience at Hire Performance with an unwavering commitment to team development, high-quality reporting, and client satisfaction.

Personal Life
Maria loves spending time with family and friends and staying active through soccer, biking, and hiking. When she slows down, she enjoys art, reading, puzzles, and crafts. Grounded in faith and family values, she brings kindness, encouragement, and positivity to everything she does.

Industry Insights Author

Maria draws on her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation and academic background in Psychology and Human Resources to offer a well-rounded perspective on people and process management. Her hands-on experience in background screening, client relations, and quality assurance — along with her dedication to developing tools that enhance operational consistency and team performance — makes her a valuable and credible voice on HPI’s blog.