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Integration Overview
This Integration Enables:
- Start background checks as part of your hiring process: Run background checks when you're ready to move forward with a candidate. Checkr handles outreach and verification, so your team can keep hiring moving.
- Track status and stay on top of progress: See when checks are in progress, complete, or need attention—without logging into another system or chasing updates.
- Help support your compliance efforts with audit-ready workflows: Keep checks tied to employee records and support requirements like SOC 2, risk mitigation, and internal hiring policies.
What employee or business information is sent from Justworks to Checkr
When you start a background check in Justworks, we send basic profile details to Checkr to begin the process, including:
- First name
- Last name
- Work state (or home state if remote)
- Work city (or home city if remote)
- Personal email
- Phone number (optional)
How to Setup and Enable this Integration
To setup this integration, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Justworks account and navigate to the Integrations Hub by clicking “Integrations” under Company on the left-side menu bar.
- Next, click on the Checkr card; here you will learn more about Checkr, and the integration with Justworks, as well as details around what employee data is sent to Electric and what admin permissions are needed on Justworks and Electric to set up the integration.
- Please note, you must have Manage Employee permissions to access this integration. If you don’t have Manage Employee permissions, the Electric card will be locked.
- Finally, click Get Started to initiate the connection. You will then be redirected to Checkr to finish setting up your company’s personalized IT plan.
Pricing information
Checkr uses per-report pricing with no monthly subscription required. Background check packages start at $29.99 per report, with options to fit different hiring needs:
Additional screenings (such as employment verification, MVR reports, drug testing, and international checks) are available as add-ons at an additional cost per check.
For the most up-to-date pricing, visit Checkr’s pricing page.
FAQ Section(Optional)
Who can use this integration?
This integration is available to customers on Justworks PEO and Payroll plans.
Who does this integration support?
This integration supports all your team members in the US, including full-time and part-time employees and contractors.
I have an issue/question regarding my Checkr account. How can I contact Checkr?
You can contact Checkr at the following link
In order to set up the integration, what permissions does an Admin need on Justworks?
Only admins with the “Manage Employees” permissions can set up and use the integration. For more information on how to update and manage permissions on Justworks visit our help center page: Company Level Permissions.
In order to set up and use the integration, what permissions does an Admin need on Checkr?
Admins need Administrator permissions to set up and use the integration.
Will existing employees be imported during the initial setup?
Yes. When you first connect the integration, we will try our best to match candidates in Checkr with members in Justworks. We will then import all report data from Checkr on those candidates and display on their member profiles.
What happens if my company leaves Justworks?
If your company leaves Justworks, your connection with Checkr will be terminated effective immediately. Any accounts that were already created will remain in Checkr, and you must work with Checkr directly to maintain or terminate your company’s plan.
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