First Advantage
First Advantage delivers comprehensive, global background checks and drug screening that enable employers to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster. TM
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Overview
Important Notice
In October 2024, First Advantage completed its acquisition of Sterling. By selecting First Advantage as your screening partner, you’ll benefit from the scale and efficiency of a leading industry provider of background screening services.
Sterling’s integration certifications on ScreeningDirect (US, EMEA), Backcheck (Canada), and RISQ (APAC) remain active.
About
First Advantage is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by our proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs drive thorough employment background screening, digital identity solutions, and verification services. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster.
We help our customers around the world build scalable, customizable screening programs while providing superior customer service and best industry practices informed by our regional teams who understand your local market(s). By integrating directly with our platforms, you’ll gain streamlined access to order digital identity services as well as background screening services such as criminal record searches, education, employment, and credential verifications, onboarding and monitoring services, and more.
Partnered since 2015, First Advantage has worked closely with SmartRecruiters to develop a pre-integrated solution designed to streamline your background screening process.
Integration details
- Dedicated consultants. We offer a dedicated team of technical consultants who are well- versed in the First Advantage / SmartRecruiters integration, helping mutual customers get set up and running quickly.
- Centralized environment. Our partnership with SmartRecruiters lets you easily initiate background checks, receive status updates, and a final reporting link, all directly within the SmartRecruiters environment.
- Global platform support. As a global leader, we provide platform support for international services and multi-regional compliance for data housing requirements.
- I-9, E-Verify and Digital Identity. Integration can be paired with our Form I-9/E-Verify and digital identity solutions to help streamline your client and candidate experiences.
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Features
First Advantage SmartRecuriters Features
- Our SmartRecruiters Certified Integration leverages SmartRecruiters to obtain Candidate Information directly from SmartRecruiters into First Advantage
- Real-time updates from First Advantage to SmartRecruiters increase visibility and reduces time to hire
- Custom field mapping
