Smarter, faster, more secure background screening.

Checkmate makes background checks simple, compliant, and built for how you hire today—whether you're growing locally or scaling globally. From identity verification to criminal history, employment, education and more—we’ve got you covered.

Streamline
Your Workflow

Ditch the manual admin. Our smart automations, templates and integrations make screening seamless for teams and candidates alike.

Spot Red
Flags Early

Fraud-protected from the ground up. Checkmate flags inconsistencies across every step—so you can hire with confidence.

Tailored to
Your Business

No one-size-fits-all here. Create check packages based on role, region, and risk—without the complexity.

Global, Compliant, Always-On

From right-to-work in NZ to education checks in Singapore—Checkmate is built to scale across borders and regulations.

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Risk Evaluated

Smarter Screening, Built for Trust

Streamline checks and surface insights faster with screening that adapts to how you hire. From role-specific packages to fraud detection and clear reporting, Checkmate makes it easy to protect your people—and your brand.

Custom Screening Packages – Tailor checks by role, region, or risk level.

All-in-One Reports – Clear, structured results across every screening type.

Fraud Protection – Built-in alerts flag inconsistent or suspicious data.

Smart Templates – Get started fast with proven check workflows.

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Clear, Centralized, Actionable

All Your Checks, One Platform

No more chasing emails or juggling vendors. Checkmate brings identity, criminal, work rights, education, and more into one secure, central hub—making screening faster, easier, and less stressful for everyone involved.

Unified Dashboard – Track all checks in real time.

Automated Follow-Ups – Reduce admin and speed things up.

Centralised Reporting – All candidate data in one secure location.

Flexible Workflows – Configure checks to match any hiring flow.

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Engaged, Confident Decisions

A Better Experience for Candidates & Teams

The screening process says a lot about your brand. Checkmate makes it smooth, secure, and mobile-friendly—so candidates stay informed and hiring teams stay in control.

Mobile-First Design – Easy for candidates to complete on the go.

Real-Time Notifications – Keep everyone in the loop, automatically.

Frictionless Workflows – Fewer back-and-forths, faster completions.

Branded Communications – Add a professional, personal touch.

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Powerful Insights

Simplified Compliance & Ongoing Visibility

Whether you’re scaling globally or just staying audit-ready, Checkmate gives you full oversight of every check. Stay compliant, track expiry dates, and monitor progress at a glance.

Compliance Dashboard – Everything you need, in one place.

Expiry & Renewal Alerts – Get notified before checks go out of date.

Live Insights – Track screening activity and performance.

Progress Tracking – Quickly view statuses, flags, and approvals.

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Work smarter, not harder

Automated Reminders

Keep checks on track with automated nudges—no manual chasing required.

Reporting Dashboard

Track volumes, turnaround times, and risk exposure—spot bottlenecks fast.

Renewals

Schedule future re-checks automatically—stay compliant without the calendar chaos.

Bundles

Build pre-set check packages for each role—standardised, streamlined, and flexible.

User Permissions

Control who sees what—assign Teams and Roles that match your org structure.

Branding

Customise candidate comms and the platform look—put your brand front and centre.

Notifications

Stay in the loop with custom alerts—real-time, daily, or as often as you like.

Data Protection

Auto-delete PII, set report retention, and track everything with a built-in audit trail.

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Why Trust Checkmate

Security you can rely on

At Checkmate, security, compliance, and scalability are built into everything we do. Our platform is designed to protect your data while delivering seamless, efficient screening—no matter your business size or industry.

Powered by AWS, Checkmate ensures world-class reliability, encrypted data storage, and audit-ready security—so you can hire with confidence.

ISO 27001 & SOC 2

Industry-leading data security and risk management.

PBSA Member

Committed to global screening best practices.

GDPR, FCRA & Privacy Laws

Full compliance with international data protection regulations.

Testimonials

Hear what our clients are saying

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“Checkmate just works. It’s efficient, reliable, and helps us meet our obligations without adding extra admin,” Teertha said. “We couldn’t imagine doing recruitment without it.”

Human Resource Advisor

"Checkmate has helped us streamline our recruitment, improve efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. The platform works exactly as promised and the team behind it is incredibly responsive. It’s been a game-changer for us.”

Anna, People & Culture Business Partner at Shine

“Part of the actual impetus to go with Checkmate was simplification and automation - to make it a better experience not only for the candidates, which is critical, but also for my team administering it; making it much easier and simplified.”

Brad Kent, Unitywater’s Talent Acquisition Leader.

"Even though we’re not one of their largest clients, the level of support we get is phenomenal. It never feels like we’re lower on the priority list—it’s really good to know we’re valued."

Talent Team Lead, Gary Woodfield

“Checkmate is simple, effective and delivers consistent results — it’s not just shiny tech, it’s functionality that drives efficiency, adoption and control.”

Nick Stebbings, Group Talent Acquisition Lead at Jumbo Interactive.

“Checkmate's management of our pre-employment checks has simplified our processes, freeing up valuable time for us to concentrate on other recruitment tasks. This is especially valuable during busy periods, making a significant difference in our workload. Overall a great experience. “

Angela - Talent Acquisition Manager

"CheckMate has been instrumental in transforming our hiring process. We've reduced our time-to-offer significantly, from 80 days to just over 30 days, which is a game-changer for us”

Chanel - TA Business Manager

"Will, our account manager, has been an amazing support since day one. The platform itself is easy to use and has streamlined our processes significantly. The improved efficiency in our recruitment process has saved us a significant amount of time, especially with global candidates"

Tom - Talent Acquisition Partner

"Checkmate has made our recruitment process easier, freeing up our time to focus our resources on other areas of the business"

Melaine - Human Resources Advisor

“After trialing a number of products in the market we chose Checkmate due to its simplicity, reduction in administration time, user-friendliness and speed. Checkmate is a great tool! It provides both hiring managers and candidates with the best possible experience in completing a reference check.”

Mel - Talent Sourcing Consultant

Smarter Screening
for Safer Workplaces

Smarter, faster, more secure background screening.

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Candidate Completes

Verifications Underway

Finalized Reports

Smarter Screening, Built for Trust

All Your Checks, One Platform

A Better Experience for Candidates & Teams

Simplified Compliance & Ongoing Visibility

Work smarter, not harder

Security you can rely on

Our platform integrates with your existing tech stack, eliminating data silos and streamlining your workflow.

Checkmate connects effortlessly with your existing HR and recruitment systems, eliminating data silos and streamlining your workflow.

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Hire Smarter. Faster.
With Less Effort.

Smarter Screening for Safer Workplaces

Smarter, faster, more secure background screening.

How does it Work?

Choose your Bundle

Candidate Completes

Verifications Underway

Finalized Reports

Smarter Screening, Built for Trust

All Your Checks, One Platform

A Better Experience for Candidates & Teams

Simplified Compliance & Ongoing Visibility

Work smarter, not harder

Security you can rely on

Our platform integrates with your existing tech stack, eliminating data silos and streamlining your workflow.

Checkmate connects effortlessly with your existing HR and recruitment systems, eliminating data silos and streamlining your workflow.

Hear what our clients are saying

Latest posts

Hire Smarter. Faster. With Less Effort.

Smarter Screening
for Safer Workplaces

Hire Smarter. Faster.
With Less Effort.