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Smart Hiring Starts with Smarter Screening

Streamline your hiring with fast, compliant, and reliable background checks. Reduce bad hires, protect your company, and build a stronger workforce — all from one platform.

✓ FCRA Compliant ⚡ Fast Turnaround 🔌 ATS Integrations 🌍 Global Coverage
24-72 hrsAverage turnaround
50,000+Employers trust us
99.8%Accuracy rate
35%Faster time-to-hire

The True Cost of a Bad Hire

Bad hiring decisions cost more than you think. Background checks are a small investment with big returns.

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$15,000+

Average cost of a bad hire including recruiting, training, lost productivity, and separation.

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Team Impact

Bad hires lower morale, increase turnover, and reduce productivity across your entire team.

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Legal Liability

Negligent hiring claims can cost hundreds of thousands in legal fees and settlements.

📊 Resume Fraud is Real

Studies show 40-50% of resumes contain some form of misrepresentation — inflated titles, fake degrees, extended dates, or fabricated experience. Background checks verify the truth before you make an offer.

Why Employers Choose BackgroundChecker.com

Everything you need for confident, compliant hiring.

Fast Turnaround

Most checks complete in 24-72 hours. Instant database searches return in minutes. Never lose a great candidate to slow screening.

  • Instant criminal database
  • Same-day SSN trace
  • Real-time status updates
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Fully Compliant

Built-in FCRA compliance with proper disclosures, authorization forms, and adverse action workflows. Stay compliant without the legal team.

  • FCRA compliant
  • State law compliance
  • Adverse action support
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Customizable Packages

Create different screening levels for different roles. Executive packages, standard pre-employment, contractor checks — you decide.

  • Role-based packages
  • Industry templates
  • Mix & match services
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ATS Integrations

Connect to your existing HR systems. Trigger checks automatically, receive results in your workflow, no manual data entry.

  • Workday, Greenhouse, Lever
  • BambooHR, iCIMS, Taleo
  • REST API for custom
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Global Reach

Screen candidates anywhere in the world. International criminal records, education verification, and employment checks in 200+ countries.

  • 200+ countries
  • Local language support
  • GDPR compliant
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Easy-to-Read Reports

Clear, actionable reports with color-coded results. No legal jargon — just the information you need to make decisions.

  • Clear/consider flags
  • PDF downloads
  • Adjudication tools

Pre-Employment Screening Packages

Pre-built packages for common hiring scenarios. Customize or create your own.

Basic

$29/check

Entry-level & hourly roles

  • SSN trace & validation
  • National criminal database
  • Sex offender registry
  • Address history
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Executive

$149/check

Leadership & sensitive roles

  • Everything in Professional
  • Federal criminal search
  • Civil litigation search
  • Credit report
  • Professional references
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All packages include FCRA-compliant authorization forms and adverse action support.

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How It Works

Start screening in minutes, not days.

1

Invite Candidate

Enter candidate email or connect your ATS. We send a secure link for them to provide consent and information.

2

We Run Checks

Our system searches databases, contacts employers and schools, and compiles results — all automatically.

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Review & Decide

Get a clear, easy-to-read report. Use our adjudication tools or download PDFs to share with your team.

Built-In Compliance

We handle the legal complexity so you can focus on hiring.

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FCRA Compliant

Proper disclosures, authorizations, and consumer rights notices included.

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State Laws

Automatic ban-the-box, salary history, and state-specific compliance rules.

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Adverse Action

Pre-adverse and adverse action workflows with required notices and timelines.

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Audit Trail

Complete documentation of consent, searches, and decisions for compliance audits.

EEOC Compliance Support

The EEOC recommends individualized assessment when considering criminal history. Our adjudication tools help you document the nature of the offense, time elapsed, and relevance to the job — supporting fair, defensible hiring decisions.

Integrations & API

Connect BackgroundChecker.com to your existing HR workflow.

🔌 ATS Integrations

Trigger background checks directly from your applicant tracking system. Results sync automatically.

  • Workday
  • Greenhouse
  • Lever
  • BambooHR
  • iCIMS, Taleo, JazzHR, and more

⚙️ REST API

Build custom integrations with our comprehensive REST API. Full documentation and sandbox available.

  • Order checks programmatically
  • Receive webhook notifications
  • Retrieve reports via API
  • Batch processing support
  • Developer sandbox

What Employers Say

Join thousands of companies that trust BackgroundChecker.com.

“Since switching to BackgroundChecker.com, our time-to-hire has dropped by 35%. The reports are detailed, fast, and incredibly easy to review.”

HR Manager, Tech Startup

“The ATS integration was seamless. Our recruiters don’t have to leave Greenhouse to initiate or review background checks.”

Talent Acquisition Lead, SaaS Company

“We screen 500+ candidates per month. The volume pricing and dedicated support make BackgroundChecker.com the obvious choice.”

VP of People, Enterprise Retailer

Solutions for Every Business Size

From your first hire to enterprise-scale screening.

🌱 Small Business

Just getting started? No monthly fees, no minimums. Pay only when you screen.

  • Pay-per-check pricing
  • Self-service portal
  • Email support
  • Compliance built-in

🏢 Growing Companies

Scaling your team? Get volume discounts, dedicated support, and workflow automation.

  • Volume pricing
  • ATS integrations
  • Custom packages
  • Phone support

🏛️ Enterprise

Large-scale hiring needs? Get full customization, SLAs, and enterprise security.

  • Enterprise pricing
  • Full API access
  • Custom SLAs
  • Dedicated account manager

Employer FAQs

Common questions about pre-employment screening.

When should I run a background check?

Run background checks after a conditional job offer but before the employee starts. This ensures you have the information you need while complying with ban-the-box laws in many states.

Do I need the candidate’s consent?

Yes. The FCRA requires written authorization and a standalone disclosure before running any background check for employment purposes. We provide compliant forms.

What if I find something concerning?

You must follow the adverse action process: send a pre-adverse notice with the report, wait 5 business days, then send a final adverse action notice if you decide not to hire. We guide you through this.

How long do background checks take?

Database searches are instant to 24 hours. Employment and education verification take 2-5 business days. County court searches take 1-3 business days.

Can I run different checks for different roles?

Absolutely. Most employers create tiered packages — basic checks for entry-level, comprehensive packages for managers, and executive packages for leadership and financial roles.

Do you integrate with my ATS?

We integrate with most major ATS platforms including Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, BambooHR, iCIMS, and more. We also offer a REST API for custom integrations.

Streamline Your Hiring Process

Let us help you find the right people, faster. Get compliant background checks with real-time tracking, easy-to-read reports, and full support at every step.

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