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Staff Verification Officer

Whip Smart Service Providers Limited  · Consulting

Full Time Lagos
Lagos
100,000 - 150,000/month
Deadline: 3 September 2026
Posted June 5, 2026

We seek a detail-oriented Staff Verification Specialist to strengthen our team in IKEA. This position entails performing comprehensive background checks and validating the credentials and personal information of potential employees, ensuring alignment with the organization’s hiring criteria. Your responsibilities will include meticulously verifying employment histories, residential addresses, criminal records, and educational credentials to uphold the integrity of the recruitment process.

Key accountabilities encompass managing daily operations to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, overseeing project execution, and maintaining high standards of efficiency and productivity. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing strategic plans, and implementing policies to enhance performance. Additionally, responsibilities include monitoring progress, analyzing data to identify trends, and reporting findings to senior leadership for informed decision-making. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset are essential to drive continuous improvement and achieve business success.

Perform thorough background screenings encompassing identity authentication, address validation, criminal record reviews, and employment history verification.

Confirm the legitimacy of academic credentials and professional certifications.

Build rapport and coordinate communications with candidates, references, professional contacts, and academic institutions to conduct thorough verification processes.

Verify that all verification activities strictly adhere to applicable legal and regulatory mandates to maintain full compliance throughout the process.

Ensure precise documentation of all verification outcomes and promptly identify any discrepancies as they arise.

Prepare comprehensive reports detailing verification results for HR and senior management teams.

Address any candidate questions and rectify verification inconsistencies with professionalism and efficiency.

Maintain current knowledge of industry standards and legal requirements pertaining to background checks.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is mandatory. A minimum of three years of professional experience in software development or IT infrastructure is required. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ is essential. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are also necessary. Additionally, prior experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure is preferred.

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline is required.

A minimum of three years of relevant experience in background verification, HR compliance, or equivalent professional settings is required.

Proficiency in employment verification and background check procedures, along with a comprehensive understanding of pertinent legal standards, is essential.

Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and exceptional proficiency in problem-solving.

We seek candidates with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adept at collaborating seamlessly with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

Demonstrates strong competency in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications and specialized background screening software.

Qualified and enthusiastic candidates are encouraged to submit their CVs to whipsmartrecruitment@gmail.com, ensuring the subject line includes “Staff Verification Specialist.”

Qualifications

NCE , OND , Others

Experience Required

3 years

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