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Hire Confidently With Employee Background Checks and Screening Services

Get the peace of mind you need to build a trustworthy, high-performing team through Paychex employee background screening services.

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What Are Employment Screening Services?

Employment screening services are designed to help you confirm applicant qualifications and background information. Increase confidence in candidate selection with our extensive features and screening options.

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Candidate Verification

No matter what industry your business may be in, receive the essential screening services to hire confidently.

  • Drug testing
  • Criminal background checks
  • Employment history verification
  • Transportation screening
  • Healthcare screening
  • Global screening
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Keep Up With Changing Regulations

In a rush to hire? Our compliance guidance can help you stay on track and worry-free.

  • I-9/E-Verify employment eligibility
  • Access compliance tools
  • Quick turnaround
  • 24/7 access to results
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Convenience for Any Position

Our centralized applicant center makes it easy for new hires to quickly enter their information.

  • Mobile-friendly platform
  • Reduced administrative time
  • Simple documentation uploading
Onboarding new employees is easy with Paychex Flex

Tech Designed With You in Mind

Seamless integration and customization allow you to pick the screening options you need with all of the reliability you’ve come to expect.

  • No-cost integration
  • Customizable & comprehensive solutions
  • Partnership with HireRight®
  • Advanced security
Using Paychex Flex for analytics and reporting

Why Choose Us for Employee Background Screening Services?

Efficiency

  • Receive drug testing, employment eligibility, global screening, employment verification, and criminal background checks in one platform

Compliance

  • Helps stay compliant with industry-specific regulations like healthcare, DOT, OSHA, and more
  • Reduce data errors with audit trails and secure recordkeeping

Applicant Experience

  • Applicants can easily enter information and upload documents via smartphone
  • 24/7 accessibility allows applicants to work around their schedule

Integration

  • Seamlessly integrates with recruitment systems at no extra cost
  • Advanced security with single sign-on capability

Cutting-Edge

  • Receive customizable screening solutions like SSN trace, criminal background checks, and healthcare sanctions

Packages

  • Subscription packages and a la carte screen bundles available for customer’s hiring needs
  • Tailored packages with built-in discounts for easier budgeting

Get Started With Employee Screening Services

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Receive a Customized Plan

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Hire Employees With Confidence

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Paychex Employment Screening FAQs

  • What Is a Paychex Employee Screening Services Background Check?

    What Is a Paychex Employee Screening Services Background Check?

    A Paychex Employee Screening Services background check is conducted using HireRight after a conditional job offer to help employers verify applicant qualifications and mitigate risk of their hiring decisions.

  • What Is Included in Background Check Services?

    What Is Included in Background Check Services?

    Background checks can include verification of candidate job history, qualifications, education, and references. Additional screening options include national criminal database searches, Social Security verification, sex-offender registry checks, motor vehicle reports, and drug testing based on business needs and regulatory requirements.

  • Why Do I Need Paychex Employee Background Screening Services?

    Why Do I Need Paychex Employee Background Screening Services?

    Paychex employee background screening helps to verify new hire information after conditional job offers, providing employers confidence in hiring decisions and helping ensure workplace safety and compliance.

  • How Can Employment Background Checks Benefit an Employer?

    How Can Employment Background Checks Benefit an Employer?

    Background checks help verify candidate qualifications, can reduce employee turnover costs from poor hiring decisions, and help protect businesses from negligent hiring liability claims.

  • What Is the Most Common Background Check for Employment?

    What Is the Most Common Background Check for Employment?

    Common employment background checks include identity verification, criminal history searches, reference checks, credit reports, driving record checks, and fingerprint screening. Requirements vary by industry and position type.

  • How Do Companies Verify Employment History?

    How Do Companies Verify Employment History?

    Employment verification involves contacting previous employers listed on resumes to confirm job titles, employment dates, and work history. Previous employers typically share basic employment details but not sensitive information like salary or health data.

  • How Long Does Employee Screening Services Take?

    How Long Does Employee Screening Services Take?

    Employee Screening Services delivers results with quick turnaround times and provides 24/7 access to screening results, enabling fast hiring decisions for both employers and candidates.

  • How Do Employment Screening Services Work?

    How Do Employment Screening Services Work?

    Employment screening services verify candidate backgrounds through industry-specific checks, criminal history searches, and customized screening based on individual business requirements and compliance needs.

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