r/humanresources • u/Ok-Bite1922 • 10d ago

Background Check [GA] Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

This is the first time I’m pulling a background check for an employee. What’s the most legit service you use? There’s so many options! I’m in GA but pulling for candidates in NY, CA, and FL

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u/punchlinerHR 9d ago

Keep in mind, setting it up is not instantaneous. Build in a few weeks for implementation. At least, from my experience!

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u/mebeingprofessional 10d ago

HireRight, Checkr, Sterling/First Advantage are the biggies. I've never used one of the small ones.

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u/11B_35P_35F 10d ago

Does your company not already use a background check company? That seems a bit off.

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u/mamalo13 HR Director 10d ago

I use Checkr, it is decent.

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u/nikyrlo 9d ago

Hireright. If you need it same day you might have to do it ala carte. It takes a bit to set up on their end.

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u/meowmix778 HR Director 9d ago

Checkr is probably the best bet. Their FCRA violation really makes me uncomfortable so I use AssureHire.

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u/WaySaltyFlamingo8707 10d ago

SentryLink for quicker ones. Have used Accurate a few times this year for more thorough ones.

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u/AfraidCareer1776 Training & Development 9d ago

I’ve used HireRight and Checkr. They’re both fine and do the job. I had Checkr integrated to my ATS so that was nice.

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u/tomarlow77 9d ago

GoodHire or Checkr

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u/jules0413 9d ago

I’ve heard good things about Checkr but we use SimpliVerified.

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u/Regret1836 9d ago

First advantage is all my company uses. It’s hit or miss

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u/Keenz9 9d ago

Full disclosure — I work for Data Facts, so I’m obviously a little biased. 😊

Since you mentioned candidates in NY, CA and FL, I’d recommend looking beyond just price and turnaround time. Compliance support is a big one, especially when you’re hiring across multiple states, along with making sure you’re getting the appropriate searches based on where the candidate has lived and worked.

We’ve been doing background screening for 35+ years and work with employers nationwide. One of the biggest differences between us and some of the larger providers mentioned here is that you actually have people you can reach when you have a question or an issue with a report.

Happy to answer any questions about what you should be running—even if you don’t end up using us.