Background Screening Specialist: Precision & Compliance

daa; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

daa is seeking a Background Screening Administrator in Ireland to perform comprehensive checks on new hires and renewals. The role serves as a first-line intake, ensuring documentation and validations meet policy, regulatory, and internal controls before progression, with a strong emphasis on candidate support.

The role involves high-volume, repetitive processing and requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulatory authorities, to maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of business administration in a high-volume, fast-paced operation.
• Experience in compliance, onboarding, verification, or risk-based roles.
• Experience performing structured reviews, background checks, or documentation validation.
• Exposure to regulated or audit-driven environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end background screening (ID checks, documentation, risk assessments).
• Provide guidance and high-quality support to candidates and stakeholders.
• Act as main contact for candidate queries; ensure a positive experience.
• Review and validate documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies; escalate where needed.
• Prepare clear, structured cases for Authorised Signatory review.
• Manage multiple cases to meet SLA and KPI targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers.
• Maintain accurate records in relevant systems/applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Leaving certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

daa is seeking a Background Screening Administrator in Ireland to perform comprehensive checks on new hires and renewals. The role serves as a first-line intake, ensuring documentation and validations meet policy, regulatory, and internal controls before progression, with a strong emphasis on candidate support.

The role involves high-volume, repetitive processing and requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulatory authorities, to maintain