Checkr
Checkr, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, is a B2B company specializing in comprehensive background check services and solutions tailored for various industries and company sizes. It is recognized for its fast service, with 84% of checks completed in less than 15 minutes, and is committed to fair chance hiring.
Company Overview
Checkr is a San Francisco-based company specializing in providing modern and compliant background checks for a wide range of industries. Founded under the Y Combinator S14 batch, Checkr serves over 3,000 businesses including Uber, Instacart, Netflix, Zenefits, GrubHub, and Home Depot. It operates in the B2B sector, specifically within Human Resources, and offers its services in regions including the United States, America/Canada, and remote locations.
Services
Checkr offers an extensive range of background check services, encompassing criminal background checks, employment verification, driving record (MVR) checks, DOT checks, drug testing, healthcare checks, education verification, and international background checks. Additionally, Checkr provides trust & safety screenings, continuous checks, and solutions tailored to specific industries such as Gig & Marketplace, Technology, Staffing, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Food Services, and Volunteers & Non-Profits.
Innovative Technology
At the core of Checkr's services is an AI-powered system that enhances the accuracy and speed of background checks. The company offers a flexible API allowing for full customization, alongside comprehensive documentation and API references. Checkr's platform supports over 100 pre-built integrations with ATS, HRIS, and onboarding systems, and features a self-serve dashboard for customizable workflows, report ordering, candidate tracking, and managing adverse actions. Additionally, their technologies ensure built-in regulatory compliance and use custom criteria to reduce adverse action rates.
Fair Chance Hiring Initiative
Checkr is committed to supporting fair chance hiring, advocating for employment opportunities for individuals with criminal records. The company encourages qualified individuals with prior criminal histories to apply for roles and offers products such as Candidate Stories and Expungements. Checkr believes in providing second chances for justice-impacted people, and its mission is to promote fair employment opportunities.
Resource Hub
Checkr provides a comprehensive resource hub that includes blogs, a resource library, events & webinars, and background check basics. Additionally, they run Checkr Academy, a learning hub designed to better understand and utilize background checks. This hub supports a range of audiences from small businesses to large enterprises, offering tailored information and educational resources to streamline background check processes.