Screening Officer

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

Reporting Line

Head of Human Risks Management & Due Diligence

Role Overview

The Screening Officer is responsible for conducting professional background checks and employment screenings in accordance with internal procedures, client requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks. This role focuses on CV verification, employment and education checks, and other integrity screenings, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance at all times.

The position is operational and detail-oriented, requiring strong analytical skills, discretion, strong ethics and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Background Screening & Verifications

• Conduct end-to-end background checks, including:
• Employment history verification
• Education and qualification verification
• CV consistency and gap analysis
• Reference checks
• Identity verification
• Public record and open-source checks (as required)
• Validate information using reliable sources and approved methodologies and tools
• Identify discrepancies, red flags, or inconsistencies and document findings clearly
• Case Management & Reporting
• Manage multiple screening cases simultaneously while respecting deadlines
• Produce clear, structured, and factual screening
• Ensure all findings are evidence-based, objective, and defensible
• Escalate potential risks or concerns to management when required
  

Compliance & Data Protection

• Ensure full compliance with:
• Data protection regulations (GDPR or equivalent)
• Internal information security policies (ISO 27001 aligned)
• Compliance requirements
• Handle sensitive personal data with the highest level of confidentiality
• Follow documented processes for data storage, access control, and retention
  

Client & Internal Coordination

• Liaise with internal teams to clarify screening requirements
• Professionally follow up with candidates or third parties for verification purposes
• Maintain accurate case records and audit trails
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, Criminology, or a related field (Relevant experience may compensate for formal education)
  
  

Experience

• 1–4 years of experience in:
• Background screening
• Pre-employment checks
• HR operations, compliance, or risk-related roles
• Prior exposure to regulated environments (financial services, luxury, corporate, or consulting) is a strong advantage
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Excellent written communication skills (clear, factual, neutral tone)
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information
• Good understanding of CV structures, employment practices, and verification methods
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / case management systems
  
  

Languages

• English: Fluent (written and spoken)
• One Additional languages in French, German, Arabic or Russian is a must