Checklist | Selecting a Background Screening Platform

The Complete Checklist for Selecting the Perfect Background Screening Platform

Running an HR department is no easy task – priorities are always shifting, employment laws are changing and employee demands are on the rise. On top of all of the internal concerns fighting for your attention, job seekers are demanding a transparent, personalized and seamless candidate experience from the moment they hit your career page to their first day in the office.

A background screening platform and onboarding solution offers many benefits to

help make your life easier. From centralizing your background checks to providing a consistent candidate experience, your platform should empower your team to succeed. Yet, when it comes to selecting the perfect platform, many buyers don’t know where to begin.

We’ve prepared this checklist to help give you a quick look into the top questions you’ll want to ask before selecting your platform. Make sure to have it handy as you evaluate your options.

Checklist | Selecting a Background Screening Platform

Q1: Is your platform simple to use? Can you create customized work environments? Does it support specific or complex use cases? Are your dashboards simple to use? Does it offer single sign-on? Can you easily control roles and rights?

Q2: What will my candidate’s experience be like? Can you streamline my process? Can I create a consistent candidate experience? Will it immerse my candidates in our culture? What multimedia capabilities does it have? Will it be an exciting experience?

Is it mobile-friendly?

Q3: Does your platform enable compliance? Will it send the correct authorization and disclosure forms? Does it offer federal and state notifications? Does it have the ability to activate the adverse action process? Does it flag common mistakes? Does it offer employment eligibility verification (e-verify)? Will it manage and update standard government forms? Can it find us Work Opportunity Tax Credits? Does it offer a comprehensive drug screening component?

Q4: Does it offer workflow management? Can I choose from pre-configured packages? Does it have an intuitive drag-and-drop interface? Are there limits to the workflow setup?

Q5: Does it offer document management? Can I update documents with ease? Does it offer advanced search functionality? Can I manage the candidate’s documents?

Q6: Are you able to integrate with my partners? Do you have a broad, agile partner integration ecosystem? Will my integrations be seamless? Is your partner network growing? Does it have an open-ended API? Does it integrate with (list of your partners)?

Q7: What reporting functionality is available? How in-depth is your reporting? Does it offer customized reports? What will my billing reports look like?

Q8: Is your platform secure? Are you accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners? Does it have a controlled security architecture? Does your platform offer globally compliant data security? Do you offer encryption services? Are you ISO 27001 certified? Have you had any third party assessments by independent auditors? Does it offer firewall and intrusion detection?

As you evaluate your background screening and onboarding platform, you’ve got a lot to consider. From the simplicity of the platform to the experience you give your candidates, it’s important you think through all of the features and functionality you need before making your decision. We hope this checklist helps you better evaluate your options.

The Complete Checklist for Selecting the Perfect Background Screening Platform

DISCLAIMER: Sterling Talent Solutions is not a law firm and any materials or opinions presented are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Please consult with your legal counsel to obtain advice with respect to your particular situation.

Checklist | Selecting a Background Screening Platform

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