Background Check Officer at ResumeSurge

ResumeSurge - We connect ambitious businesses with exceptional talent. We are a forward-thinking recruitment consultancy dedicated to helping companies find the right people to drive their success — and helping skilled professionals find the right opportunities to advance their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Background Check Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experiencedBackground Check Officerto join our team.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of3 years of experiencein background verification, due diligence, or risk assessment, preferably gained within aconsulting or professional services firm.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment background checks, including employment, education, criminal, identity, address, and reference verifications.
• 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.
• Analyze verification findings and prepare detailed, accurate, and timely reports.
• Escalate discrepancies, adverse findings, or high-risk cases to management.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and company policies throughout the verification process.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive information.
• Manage multiple verification cases simultaneously while meeting agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Liaise with clients to clarify verification requirements and provide status updates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements and best practices.

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.
• Previous experience in a consulting firm is mandatory.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and potential risks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Salary
N450,000 – N500,000 per month

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online