Checkr

What is Checkr?

Checkr is a background screening platform that uses AI and machine learning combined with human expertise. Its goal is to help more people find meaningful work by making screening faster, more accurate, and fairer than traditional manual processes.

The platform reduces the bias and human error common in manual background checks, smooths out the hiring workflow, and gives applicants more transparency. It includes compliance tools that align with the Fair Chance Act, helping ensure fair opportunities for candidates with criminal records. Checkr also offers adjudication tools for more efficient hiring decisions, analytics tools that help broaden talent pools, and support for international background checks. Businesses, especially larger ones, can scale their operations on the platform.

Who created Checkr?

Daniel Yanisse and Jonathan Perichon founded Checkr in 2013. They saw how slow and often unfair traditional background checks could be and wanted to give candidates a better shot at getting hired. The company focuses on creating opportunities for everyone by building technology that supports a more equitable hiring process.

What is Checkr used for?

Checkr covers a wide range of screening needs:

• Criminal background checks
• Employment verification
• Driving record (MVR) checks
• Drug testing
• Education verification
• International background checks
• Credit checks
• Civil searches
• Professional license verification
• Continuous checks
• Healthcare sanctions checks

Beyond these checks, the platform helps businesses streamline hiring, reduce human error and bias in recruitment, and use adjudication and analytics tools to make smarter hiring decisions.

Who is Checkr for?

Checkr serves organizations across many sectors, tailoring its services to each industry’s needs:

• Tech companies
• Staffing agencies
• Retail businesses
• Hospitality businesses
• Food services businesses
• Gig economy platforms
• Non-profit volunteer organizations