BACKGROUND CHECK & IDENTITY SERVICES

Leverage data + tech + experience to Hire Smarter and Onboard Faster.

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Start Your Journey with a Trusted Global Leader

From verifying candidate identity upfront to pre-hire screening solutions like criminal background checks, identity verifications, and post-hire rescreening that helps promote trust and safety, Sterling is with you at each step of the journey.

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What Sets Us Apart

  • 0M+
    background checks completed annually
  • 0K+
    clients serviced globally
  • 0+
    countries and territories
Sterling Internal Data 2024
Sterling Named HR Tech Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year.

Sterling Named HR Tech Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year.
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Marketplace Risk Solution Provider Excellence Program

Sterling Named Top Screening/Background Check Provider by Marketplace Risk Solution Provider Excellence Program.
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Best International Power Partner by Prestigious Inc. Awards

Sterling Honoured as Best International Power Partner by Prestigious Inc. Awards.
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Sterling Named HR Tech Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year.

Sterling Named HR Tech Award Winner for Fourth Consecutive Year.
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Trusted by 50,000+ Clients Around the World

Lego
NetApp
Manpower Group
Kimberly-Clark
Siemens
ttec
Grainger

Why Sterling?

We help clients reduce complexity in hiring the right candidates based on trust and authenticity.

Delivering global background checks with regional expertise and operational scale. Explore Global Solutions

Tech-enabled services for simplified client and candidate experiences, robust integrations, and fast turnaround times. Explore Integrations

Innovative, scalable, and customised solutions that help improve processes and speed. Explore Services

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Against a background of the biggest public health emergency in living memory, Sterling worked at pace to deliver an outstanding service which helped us to deploy vaccinators where they were needed, quickly and effectively.”

Nicola McQueen

CEO, NHS Professionals
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Services Tailored for Your Industry

Our teams are experts in their industry and provide customised solutions, best practice guidance, and support for your screening needs.

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Recognised by Respected Industry Associations

ASIS
CDIA
HRPA
PBSA Accreditation
SAPAA
NRF