LONDON - ADP, the leading global supplier of payroll and human resources (HR) services, has today announced a strategic partnership with BackCheck, a division of Checkwell - one of the world’s leading providers of employment screening services. The partnership will enable ADP UK to offer its clients an integrated employment screening service through BackCheck’s platform.
BackCheck protects organisations from employing fraudulent, dishonest or otherwise unsuitable candidates through employment history, right to work verifications, reference and criminal checks, among other services. The partnership with ADP will create a unique integrated proposition whereby the HR/Payroll solution can alert managers when the necessary screening is incomplete giving consistency of policy application across the organisation.
Commenting on the partnership, Don McGuire, Managing Director ADP Employer Services said: “Employment screening is increasingly important in the UK given the increased regulation and accountability placed on employers, as well as the issue of candidates willing to embellish skills and experience on their CV or in interviews. This partnership with BackCheck allows us to further expand our HR offering with a highly experienced and market leading service provider.”
Dave Dinesen, President and CEO of BackCheck said: “Offering an integrated employment screening service with an HR and Payroll provider provides real benefits to clients. We are very excited about partnering with ADP, the biggest payroll and HR service provider in the world, with an unbeatable and trusted heritage.”
About ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, is one of the world’s largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging nearly 60 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits and time and labour administration solutions from a single source. ADP’s easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to organizations of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at +44(0)800-180-4994 or visit the company’s UK Web site at www.uk.ADP.com.
About BackCheck (www.backcheck.co.uk)
Founded in 1997, BackCheck specializes in employment background screening, including Criminal Record Checks, Credit Bureau Enquiries, Investigative Reference Checks, Employment Verifications, Education Verifications, and DVLA Reports. With thousands of corporate clients ranging in size from under 50 to over 150,000 employees, BackCheck is a leading provider of employment screening.
BackCheck delivers fast, high quality results and industry-leading completion rates, ensuring our clients Know Who They’re Hiring. BackCheck conducts checks on a global basis, for client organisations based in the United Kingdom, throughout Europe, and in North America. Our systems are user-friendly, designed to increase hiring efficiencies and reduce costs.
For more information about BackCheck, contact us at +44(0)800-072-7048 or visit www.backcheck.co.uk.
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