HiBob

Run Xref background checks without leaving HiBob Hiring. Progress candidates, request checks, and review results all in one place.

Overview

Xref integrates directly into HiBob, so your team can run background checks without leaving the platform. Progress a candidate to your configured Xref stage, select the check criteria, and track the status in real time. Results are automatically saved to the candidate's profile as a PDF once the check is complete.

Integrated Workflow

Initiate background checks without ever leaving the candidate profile. Simply progress them to your configured Xref stage and select the criteria you need.

Seamless report review

When a check is complete, click the preview icon to read the results in a quick popup window. For your records, a PDF version is automatically saved to the candidate's documents within their job application.

Live progress in HiBob

Hiring managers stay up to date without switching tools. Monitor the status of your requests and see exactly when a check updates from in progress to cleared.

Centralised data management

Maintain a single source of truth by syncing all background check data directly to the candidate profile in HiBob. The elimination of manual data entry reduces the risk of errors and ensures that your recruitment records are always accurate and up to date.

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Step 1: Progress the candidate

Navigate to HiBob Hiring to view your current job openings. Selecting a specific role opens your list of applicants. From here, simply progress your chosen candidate to a stage that is configured for background checks, such as "Xref".

Step 2: Request the check

Select 'Background Check' and click to run a new check. Choose Xref as your provider and select the criteria required for the position. Once requested, the status will immediately appear as 'IN PROGRESS' on the candidate card.

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Step 3: Review your results

The candidate will receive an email to complete their submission. When the check is finalised, the result returns as 'CLEARED'.  Clicking the 'Preview' icon opens the most recently returned report in a convenient popup. A PDF file is automatically saved within the candidate's documents for easy access to all returned reports.

Platform

Don’t do the leg work when you don’t have to. Let Xref do all the heavy lifting.