Senior Background Investigation Professional

Background Verification Specialist

Job Summary:

This is a highly skilled role requiring strong interpersonal judgment, advanced stakeholder handling skills and the ability to conduct thorough background checks.

We are seeking a professional with exceptional communication skills who can validate candidate credibility through structured internal & external feedback, LinkedIn reviews, and public reputation research. The ideal candidate will also be able to compile clear BGV reports with strengths, risks, and recommendations for committee decision-making.

The successful candidate will own the complete BGV process – from behavioural and credential checks to reference validations and statutory verifications. This includes validating candidate credibility, coordinating with vendors & internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant background checks and maintaining compliance & confidentiality under DPDP, GDPR, and organizational policies.

1. Execute the BGV framework covering HR behavioural interviews feedback, Predictive Index analysis, LinkedIn checks, resume validation, email artifacts, Glassdoor research, and structured verbal reference checks.
2. Ensure every BGV stage is completed within agreed timelines without compromising depth or accuracy.
3. Detect inconsistencies, verify role authenticity, and flag red alerts for committee review.
4. Connect with reporting managers, peers, HR heads, and senior team members from previous organizations to collect structured feedback on behavioral traits, performance, and teamwork approach.
5. Neutralize bias or incomplete feedback by probing deeper with tact and diplomacy.
6. Conduct external research on professional reputation through LinkedIn, public forums, and industry networks.
7. Liaise with third-party detective agencies/vendors for statutory checks (employment, education, criminal, address verification).
8. Maintain strong collaboration with Talent Acquisition, Legal, Compliance, and CMD/CHRO for final hiring decisions.
9. Consolidate findings into clear, factual BGV reports highlighting strengths, risks, and recommendations.
10. Presentation cases to the BGV Committee for approval or rejection.
11. Maintain BGV documentation repository for 3 years as per policy.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following skills and qualifications:

• Advanced Communication Skills – able to tactfully address inconsistencies and gain accurate information from guarded sources.
• Investigative Approach – proactive in conducting external research beyond provided references.
• Behavioral Evaluation Expertise – strong understanding of workplace behaviors and cultural fit assessment.
• Influencing Skills – persuasive in presenting findings to leadership for critical hiring decisions.
• Confidentiality & Professional Ethics – trusted to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Detail Orientation & Process Adherence – disciplined in following structured frameworks and documenting findings.

• Graduate / Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of Talent Acquisition / HR experience with minimum 3 years in BGV Compliance or investigative hiring functions.
• Proven track record in reference checks, behavioral evaluations, and vendor management.
• Exposure to Predictive Index or similar psychometric assessments preferred.
• Experience in regulated industries (IT, BFSI, Government projects) is an added advantage.