About
Checkr is the modern background check platform offering a faster, smoother, safer experience for small businesses. From built-in compliance tools to 24/7 customer support, Checkr makes it easy to order, track, and review AI-powered screenings all within Gusto as part of the onboarding experience.
How It Works with Gusto
- Start the same day: When you connect Checkr to Gusto, you can immediately order background checks once your account creation is complete.
- Default fairness filters: Checkr accounts created through Gusto have fairness filters applied by default, which help eliminate bias when reviewing background check results.
- Flexible screening packages: Choose from pre-built screening packages with competitive pricing or create a customized Checkr package integrated with Gusto.
Key Benefits
- Initiate, track, and review background checks in Gusto
- Engage candidates with a world-class experience
- Reduce manual work and long turnaround times
- Mitigate risk with pre-built compliance tools
- Make confident hiring decisions with accurate data
- Upgrade your process with transparent Checkr pricing
Integration Guide
- Sign in to Gusto.
- Go to People on the left-hand navigation.
- Click on Hiring
- Click on Set up your account in the Background Check tile
- Follow the instructions to add Checkr to your process:
- If already a Checkr customer, Sign in.
- If not, select Completing the account set-up.
- Once complete, you will be able to immediately order a background check during the Add a new team member flow in Gusto.
Questions?
Are there ongoing fees?
No, you only pay for the background checks that you run.
How does billing work?
When you use the Gusto integration, your background checks are billed as part of your regular Gusto invoice. If you choose to use the Checkr dashboard, you will be billed directly by Checkr.
Are there any features not available within Gusto?
The following are only available within Checkr: beginning the adverse action process, managing new and existing users, setting account notifications, and managing billing information.
