Sterling
FeaturedPaidEnterprise-grade background screening with global reach and deep integrations
💼Employment ScreeningAbout Sterling
Sterling is a global background screening provider serving thousands of enterprise clients across more than 240 countries and territories. The platform offers comprehensive employment screening services including criminal records, international checks, employment and education verification, drug and health screening, and identity verification. Sterling's deep integrations with enterprise HR systems like Workday, SAP, and Oracle make it a go-to choice for large multinational organizations. The company is PBSA-accredited and holds multiple security certifications, making it suitable for regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government contracting.
What's Great
- ✓Truly global coverage across 240+ countries for international hiring
- ✓Deep enterprise integrations with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Oracle HCM
- ✓PBSA-accredited with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications
- ✓Full-service health and drug screening network included
- ✓Dedicated account management and implementation support for enterprise clients
Watch Out For
- !Pricing is enterprise-focused and not transparent — requires custom quotes
- !Complex implementation can take weeks for large enterprise deployments
- !Less suitable for small businesses due to minimum volume requirements
- !Some users report the self-service portal UI feels dated
Common Use Cases
Enterprise HR team running background checks across multiple countries
Large organization needing deep Workday or SAP integration for automated screening
Healthcare or finance company requiring regulated-industry compliance certifications
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Employment Screening
Pre-employment background checks for hiring teams, verifying criminal history, education, and work history.
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