Background Check

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Background Check / Verification Specialist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive background checks, verifying candidate information, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements, and delivering accurate, timely reports.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in background verification, due diligence, or risk assessment, preferably gained within aconsulting or professional services firm.
• We are seeking an experienced Background Check Officer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Escalate discrepancies, adverse findings, or high-risk cases to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements and best practices.
• Analyze verification findings and prepare detailed, accurate, and timely reports.
• Manage multiple verification cases simultaneously while meeting agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Perform due diligence investigations for clients across multiple industries.
• Verify information provided by candidates through direct engagement with employers, educational institutions, regulatory bodies, and other relevant sources.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies throughout the verification process.
• Conduct pre-employment background checks, including employment, education, criminal, identity, address, and reference verifications.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive information.
• Liaise with clients to clarify verification requirements and provide status updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in background screening, due diligence, compliance, or employee verification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and potential risks.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Previous experience in a consulting firm is mandatory.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting executive-level background investigations.
• Professional certification in HR, compliance, investigations, or risk management is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and data privacy requirements.

Compensation

• Salary: N450,000 – N500,000 per month (depending on experience and qualifications).