Recruitment and Verification Officer

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented Recruitment & Verification Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end recruitment, conducting employee background verification, managing client relationships, supporting business development activities, and ensuring timely delivery of HR services.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with candidates, referees, institutions, and clients to obtain and validate required information.
  


• Prepare and submit accurate verification reports within agreed timelines.
  


• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance throughout the verification process.
  


• Monitor turnaround times and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently met.
  


• Maintain accurate verification records and documentation in line with data protection standards.
  


• Respond promptly to client enquiries regarding verification status and processes.
  


• Source, screen, and shortlist qualified candidates for various roles as needed.
  


• Post job vacancies across recruitment platforms.
  


• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
  


• Respond to client enquiries regarding recruitment and verification services.
  


• Prepare proposals, quotations, invoices, and other documentation as required.
  


• Identify and engage potential clients through email, LinkedIn, phone calls, and other channels.
  


• Follow up on leads and maintain the CRM database.
  


• Support the promotion of the company's HR and background verification services.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
  


• Minimum of 2 years' experience in employee background verification, HR, or recruitment.
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  


• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple verification cases simultaneously.
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  


• Familiarity with background screening processes; experience with recruitment platforms or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is an added advantage.
  


• Ability to work independently, handle sensitive information with discretion, and meet strict deadlines.