Onboarding & Background Check Officer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the onboarding process from offer acceptance through successful resumption.
• Collect, review, and verify candidate documents and employment information.
• Conduct background checks, including employment, education, identity, and reference verification as required.
• Follow up with candidates and third parties to resolve missing or inconsistent information.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of background checks and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate with recruiters, HR teams, clients, and candidates throughout the onboarding process.
• Track onboarding progress and ensure required documentation is completed before resumption.
• Escalate discrepancies, verification concerns, or potential compliance issues appropriately.
• Prepare onboarding and background-check reports when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive candidate information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, recruitment, onboarding, background verification, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation skills.
• Good communication and follow-up abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple candidates or onboarding processes simultaneously.