First Advantage (Sterling)

Building trust and safety through comprehensive background and identity services.

by Sterling · Compliance & Risk Management

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Executive Summary

Sterling is a leading global provider of background and identity services, offering a comprehensive platform for pre-employment and post-hire screening. It serves a wide range of industries, including 50% of the Fortune 100, enabling organizations to make informed hiring decisions, mitigate risk, and ensure a safe workplace. The platform differentiates itself through a blend of advanced technology, including AI and automation, combined with human expertise, delivering fast, accurate, and compliant screening results.

Use Cases

  • Address compliance requirements and mitigate hiring fraud risk
  • Confirm identity before the screening process begins
  • End-to-end screening supported by an in-house Medical Review Officer
  • Staff and manage fleets with employment and licensing verification
  • Domestic and international MVR checks and monitoring
  • Crash and inspection checks

Features

Support

  • Identity Verification: Do you really know who your candidates are?

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-native SaaS, Microservices-oriented
Deployment
Cloud/SaaS
API Available
Yes

Infrastructure

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP

Integrations

  • Workday
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • Oracle
  • ATS platforms

Pricing

Model
Custom enterprise, Tiered subscription
Target Customer
Mid-market to Enterprise

About Sterling

Sterling provides background and identity services that help organizations create people-first cultures built on a foundation of trust and safety. Sterling was acquired by First Advantage for $2.2 billion.

Founded: 1975 · Headquarters: Independence, Ohio, USA · Employees: 5,001-10,000 · Subsidiary

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