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.

“Zinc is coming up with new ways to improve the experience such as allowing the HMRC check to be completed alongside regulatory references, a game changer when ensuring a candidate's work history is accounted for. All in all, a great experience so far!”
Claire Jackson
Compliance Coordinator
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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

Check 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.
Benefits
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.

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.

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.

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

Yes, Zinc's software can seamlessly integrate with your existing ATS or HRIS platforms for efficient identity check processing. Our software allows for smooth integration, enabling you to access identity verification services directly from your existing system and speed up recruitment and onboarding processes. Explore our full list of integrations here.

Loved by the customers and candidates

“I can’t fault Zinc really, for me it’s been a seamless process even with changing the integrations from Workable to Greenhouse it’s been easy. As a team when it comes to the process we don’t even have to think about it really, which is a good thing.”

Philip Stephens

People Operations Specialist

“Zinc is coming up with new ways to improve the experience such as allowing the HMRC check to be completed alongside regulatory references, a game changer when ensuring a candidate's work history is accounted for. All in all, a great experience so far!”

Claire Jackson

Compliance Coordinator

“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.”

Marlen Gfrörer

Staff Onboarding

“I needed something that I could rely on to do thorough background checks. You can't cut corners on recruitment in education. If you can't do the safeguarding at recruitment, then you're letting unsafe people into the organisation. I needed something that I could depend on, and I’m 100% confident Zinc is that.”

Alex Pazik

Safeguarding Manager

“We have been using Zinc for nearly 2 years now and it has made a world of difference with our onboarding. Zinc saves us a huge amount of time, takes the admin off our team along with having all the references in one place. 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

“Being FCA regulated we have no room for error with our checks. Zinc is our go-to for DBS & RTW checks with lightning fast turn-around times, zero admin, and maintaining a best in class candidate experience”

Smitha Sanjeev

People Operations

“Zinc is brilliant! It takes a big burden off us by handling reference follow-ups and chasing. Plus, the integration with PinPoint works great! It’s simple and easy to use for new hires and employers alike, and the chat is really useful too. Being 100% compliant with our client’s background verification requirements gives me peace of mind and keeps us feeling on top of our game!”

Swetha Sundaram

Head of HR