Verification Manager at Pivotage Consulting

Pivotage Consulting is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering turnkey HR solutions that drive business growth and success. As we continue to grow and expand our presence in the HR space, we are seeking to hire a dedicated and innovative individual to lead our verifications team, ensuring thorough background checks and robust employee verification processes that align with our commitment to delivering top-tier HR solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Verification Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Verification Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the entire verification process within the organization. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of verification operations across multiple domains, including client verification, document verification, background checks, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• The Verification Manager will lead a team, develop strategies for efficient verification processes, and work closely with other departments to ensure that the company adheres to industry standards and legal regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily verification operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve verification protocols with emphasis on innovative ways to enhance accuracy, speed, and efficiency.
• Develop and improve verification processes to enhance accuracy, speed, and reliability.
• Manage verification workflows, assign tasks to team members, and ensure timely completion of all verification requests.
• Regularly review verification cases and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead, train, and mentor the verification team, fostering a high-performance work environment.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance team members' skills.
• Ensure proper staffing and resource allocation to meet verification demands and deadlines.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within the department and with other business units.
• Ensure all verification processes adhere to legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring the company’s verification processes remain compliant.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with verification processes, such as data breaches or inaccurate verifications.
• Work with the compliance and legal teams to ensure any risks related to verification are addressed promptly.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on verification activities, including performance metrics, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on verification outcomes, potential risks, and process enhancements.
• Use data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for process improvements within the verification function.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of verification processes.
• Analyze existing verification processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, including automation and the integration of advanced technology solutions to streamline verification tasks.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure verification tools and systems are up-to-date and aligned with company needs.
• Monitor technological trends in the verification industry and introduce best practices that enhance the department’s performance.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, MSc will be an added advantage.
• Human Resources certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years in verification or Human Resources, with at least 2 years of experience managing a portal or similar systems.
• Knowledge of compliance standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office suites.

Application Closing Date
7th March, 2025.