Identity Checks

Rapidly verify candidate identity to prevent fraud and secure the top talent on the market.

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Why conduct an identity check?

Identity checks tell you whether your candidate is really who they say they are. With a thorough identity check, you can protect your business from fraud or misrepresentation and gain complete visibility on the information you need to make smarter hiring decisions.

“The Zinc team comes with ideas that brings it to the next level. I really appreciate that there is a willingness to develop and make changes. It's quick and it just happens. It's so difficult to find other partners that have that have that same mindset. For me that's the most important thing that you actually want to hear what we're saying and adapt to our ways of thinking.”
Claire Jackson
Compliance Coordinator
Stay informed

We accept and verify over 8,000 different document types

Zinc helps you stay informed and avoid costly mistakes in the hiring process. Gain full visibility on identity check data with our easy-to-use platform.

Get global screening coverage

Fully compliant background checks in 195 countries

Our innovative platform provides complete visibility on international identity data. We use best-in-class IDV technology for the highest successful pass rates in the industry – supporting confident hiring wherever your candidates are based.

Build a first-class candidate experience

Fast and efficient verification

Zinc provides fast chat response times for any issues candidates may face.

How it works

Our simple process makes a great first impression:

Candidates upload an identity document such as a government ID, passport or driving licence.

Candidates take a selfie to verify the identity document.

Zinc integrates with Onfido to quickly validate identity documentation.

Explore our features

Automated checks
Simple and secure identity checks, helping you make safer hiring decisions.
ATS integrations
Integrate our checks into your ATS or HRIS.
Global coverage
Zinc handles global complexity, checking your candidate's wherever they work.
Tailored packages
Curate a checking package for specific countries or regulation. Or have one globally consistent range of checks.
Simple and secure
Simple and secure checks, helping you make safer hiring decisions.
Elevated experiences
Custom brand your candidate's flows and choose light or dark mode. Candidate's can easily submit checks from any device.
Compliant
Fully compliant with Global & EU law.
Tier 1 registered with the ICO.
Integrations
Direct ATS integrations. Get in touch and we'll set you up for free.
Support
Instant live chat support from the Zinc team around the clock.
Robust
Robust service that's relied upon by regulated businesses globally.

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our employment identity checks and processes.

How does your software verify a candidate's identity?

Zinc verifies a candidate's identity by cross-referencing their provided information, such as name, date of birth, and other identifying data, against reliable and authoritative sources. Our system also checks government-issued IDs, ensuring the candidate's identity is genuine and accurate.

What is the turnaround time for receiving identity verification results?

In most instances, results are available within a few business hours. However, the turnaround time for receiving identity verification may vary on a candidate-by-candidate basis.

Can your software integrate with our existing ATS or HRIS platforms for seamless processing of checks?

Yes, our employee background screening software can integrate with your existing ATS or HRIS platforms. We currently integrate with over 14 ATS platforms such as Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, and Workable, for seamless processing of education checks. Find our full list of integrations here.

Loved by customers and candidates

“I can’t fault Zinc really,  it’s been a seamless process. We don’t even have to think about it really, which is a good thing.”
Philip Stephens
People Operations Specialist
“I can’t shout about Zinc enough, because it really has revolutionised the way we work. The level of time and effort we need to put in has dramatically reduced.”
Meg Nicol
Talent Partner
“With Zinc we click a button, and it just runs.
Becca Covill
HR Operations Specialist
“Zinc almost feels too good to be true, it's so affordable, smart, quick, and hassle-free.
Sandy Breitmeier
Talent Lead
“It's quick and it just happens.
Claire Jackson
Compliance coordinator
“We can click a button and everything is done for us, we will never go back to manual reference checking.”
Craig McElroy
Talent acquisition manager