
Verification and Reference Specialist
Posted 22 days ago
You'll complete your application on Pear Tree's career site.
About the Role
You will manage comprehensive background checks and reference validations with a focus on speed and precision. Your duties involve confirming managerial references and authenticating the global experience of applicants, which includes checking international employment records for validity. You will be expected to compare resume details with reference input to spot inconsistencies and conduct follow-up inquiries on any suspicious findings. Success requires maintaining clear channels of communication with recruiters and applicants while escalating complex cases for additional assessment.
Requirements
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, specifically regarding the ability to persuade senior executives.
- You must possess an investigative approach to identify inconsistencies in candidate data.
- Minimum of two years of professional experience within recruitment operations or an equivalent sector, preferably within BPO settings or the AU, NZ, or UK markets.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using project management software like Workable and monday.com to manage high-volume workloads.
- Must be persistent in conducting follow-ups with references across various global time zones.
Responsibilities
- Conduct expedited background screenings for candidates to meet established deadlines.
- Maintain up-to-date tracking of progress while facilitating updates between recruiters and applicants.
- Oversee daily tasks to ensure adherence to business goals and performance metrics.
- Address escalations and anomalies by adapting your methodology based on specific candidate contexts.
- Communicate with references through multiple channels while ensuring all actions align with internal policies.
Benefits & Perks
- You are provided with a remote work structure that includes support for AU and UK business hours.
- This arrangement aims to support your professional tasks while promoting an optimal balance between your work and personal life.
Note: This listing is summarized and paraphrased by WorkNow from a publicly posted role. For the original wording and full details, please refer to the employer's official posting.
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