During the onboarding process, which HR unit is typically responsible for conducting background checks on new employees?

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APayroll
BCompensation and benefits
CRecruitment
DEmployee relations

✓ Correct answer: C. Recruitment Recruitment is responsible for the acquisition and selection of candidates, which typically includes conducting background checks as part of the onboarding process.

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