SMCR checks

Compliant, global reference and
background checks for FCA-regulated businesses.
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Checks back in days, not weeks
Checks for SMCR compliance
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Our range of checks are perfect for regulated businesses, including SMCR compliance.
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Save 90 minutes
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Turn weeks of manual checks into an automated, one click process. Request checks directly from your ATS.
Screening takes days,
not weeks
Candidates start jobs faster with Zinc. The average check turnaround time is 3 days.
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experience
Applicants rate Zinc 4.8 out of 5. Give candidates an experience that reflects your employer brand.
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Fast, simple & compliant checks
With an intuitive interface you can start collecting background checks for SMCR compliance in two clicks. Candidates and referees can complete on any device with our secure app.
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The team of 16 recruiters is extremely happy with Zinc. Having these checks done and back within less than 24 hours is amazing.
STEVE JACOBS,
HEAD OF TALENT, VOI
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Customisable checks
From multiple choice to free text questions, you can customise reference questions to fit regulatory requirements or your business needs. Create bespoke check packages quickly and simply including regulatory references and a standard DBS for SMCR compliance.
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"I was introduced to Zinc earlier this year and couldn't believe how easy it was to integrate with our ATS and HRIS systems. With a click of a button and we get all the checks we require on a global level."
Nikita Knezovich
Head of People and Talent
"The backend functionality is as good as the front end; using it as a candidate is super straightforward, but as an admin it's even easier!"
Maddie Harris
People Operations Lead
"Zinc is an absolute time saver for our hiring team. With Zinc, our reference checks have a much quicker turnaround as notifications are automatically sent through the system and the app is really easy to use."
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People Team, LoveHolidays
"We implemented Zinc because it saves us so much time. It’s definitely a step up from what we used before. Where possible we want to automate everything and make it easier and we’ve saved hours of time with Zinc."
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Talent Partner, Capital on Tap
"All the feedback has been positive from our candidates. Zinc's amazing. It all happens very seamlessly and very smoothly, it’s never something I have to worry about. Very happy with Zinc."
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HR Coordinator, Dext
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Recruitment Lead, AND Digital
"Zinc almost feels too good to be true, it’s so affordable, smart, quick and hassle-free. The app looks really cool and our candidates find it super easy to use."
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Talent lead, Hellofresh
"Zinc covers all the checks we need, has great customer service, integrates with the tools we use, and the whole system is very slick and easy to use."
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People & Culture Associate, Thriva
"The change to Zinc as our background check supplier has been a watershed moment. Turnaround times dropped, reporting is more transparent and everything is automated."
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Head of Talent Acquisition, Photobox
"The support has been outstanding, every minor issue receives prompt attention and we had total support during setup."
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VP of People

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