Does Paylocity offer background checks?

Paylocity supports background screening through integrated Marketplace partners. AccuSourceHR is a Featured Paylocity Marketplace integration that enables employers to order, track, and review background checks directly within their Paylocity workflow.

What is the best background screening integration for Paylocity?

The best Paylocity background screening integration depends on your hiring needs. Organizations with multi-state hiring, regulated positions, or compliance-sensitive workflows often choose AccuSourceHR because it combines PBSA-accredited screening, attorney-backed compliance guidance, dedicated U.S.-based support, and a seamless Paylocity integration.

Can I run background checks directly from Paylocity?

Yes. With the AccuSourceHR integration, Paylocity users can initiate background checks without leaving Paylocity. Candidate information flows securely between systems, eliminating duplicate data entry and helping HR teams hire faster.

What screening services are available through the Paylocity and AccuSourceHR integration?

AccuSourceHR offers criminal background checks, employment and education verification, professional license checks, drug and occupational health screening, motor vehicle records (MVR), identity verification, international screening, and ongoing monitoring services. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all package, we build customized screening programs based on each client's hiring process, industry requirements, risk profile, and compliance obligations. Whether you're conducting standard pre-employment screening or hiring for regulated industries, the Paylocity integration is designed to support the screening services that make the most sense for your organization.

Can Paylocity users order drug testing through AccuSourceHR?

Yes. The integration supports background checks, drug testing, and occupational health services within a single workflow. Employers can manage screenings, physicals, vaccinations, and other pre-employment requirements through one connected process.

Are background check results returned to Paylocity?

Yes. Once screening is complete, results are returned directly to the candidate's Paylocity profile, allowing recruiters and hiring managers to review completed reports without switching systems.

How long do background checks take through Paylocity?

Most background checks are completed within 1-3 business days, although turnaround times vary based on the services ordered and jurisdictional response times. Hiring teams receive status visibility throughout the screening process.

Is AccuSourceHR compliant with FCRA requirements?

Yes. AccuSourceHR follows Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requirements and supports compliant background screening programs. Clients also benefit from access to an in-house compliance team that helps navigate changing screening regulations.

Is AccuSourceHR PBSA accredited and SOC 2 Type II certified?

Yes. AccuSourceHR is a PBSA-accredited Founding Member and maintains SOC 2 Type II certification, demonstrating its commitment to screening quality, compliance, data security, availability, and confidentiality.

Why do Paylocity customers choose AccuSourceHR?

Paylocity customers choose AccuSourceHR because they need more than a background check vendor. They want a screening partner that delivers reliable turnaround times, attorney-backed compliance support, dedicated account management, and a fully integrated Paylocity experience.

Paylocity Integration with AccuSourceHR

One background screening solution for Paylocity clients, built for growing businesses, regulated industries, and multi-site employers alike.

Move hiring forward with customizable screening packages, built-in compliance expertise, responsive U.S.-based support, and a seamless Paylocity integration that can be implemented quickly.

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The Background Check Challenges Paylocity Clients Face

Whether you're hiring for a single location or across multiple states, Paylocity clients often face the same challenges: hiring needs to move quickly, but background screening delays, limited visibility, and growing compliance requirements can slow the process down.

Limited Visibility Into Screening Progress

Most screenings move quickly, but when one takes longer than expected, hiring teams need answers. Without clear status updates, it's difficult to know whether a delay is tied to court records, verifications, candidate action, or something else entirely, making it harder to set expectations and keep hiring on track.

Support That Feels Out of Reach

When questions arise, whether it's an unclear result, a delayed verification, or a compliance concern, HR teams need timely answers. Waiting on a shared inbox or support ticket queue can create unnecessary delays in an already time-sensitive hiring process.

Managing Compliance Without In-House Experts

Background screening requirements continue to evolve across states, industries, and jurisdictions. From adverse action requirements to screening policies and documentation, many organizations are expected to navigate complex compliance obligations without access to dedicated legal resources.

How AccuSourceHR Fixes Hiring For Paylocity Clients

AccuSourceHR helps Paylocity clients streamline background screening without adding complexity to the hiring process. With a seamless integration that can be implemented quickly, organizations can keep screening within their existing workflow while benefiting from expert compliance support behind every report. We help HR teams hire faster, stay compliant, and maintain full visibility from start to finish.

Order screenings directly from Paylocity with no separate login or additional portal.

Automatically transfer candidate information to eliminate duplicate data entry.

Work with a dedicated Client Success team that knows your account and hiring process.

Gain visibility into screening packages, requirements, and progress throughout the process.

Leverage an attorney-led compliance team backed by PBSA-accredited screening standards.

Support adverse action workflows and documentation to support FCRA compliance.

Build customized screening packages based on the role, location, industry, and compliance requirements.

How the Paylocity Integration Works with AccuSourceHR

1. Order a Background Check in Paylocity

Start a background check directly from the candidate's Paylocity profile. No separate logins, manual data entry, or switching between systems. Candidate and job details flow automatically to AccuSourceHR.

2. Candidate Completes the Screening Process

The candidate receives a secure email or text invitation to provide consent, verify information, complete required forms, and schedule drug testing when applicable, all through a guided digital experience.

3. Track Progress in Real Time

AccuSourceHR completes the requested screening services, including criminal background checks, verifications, and drug screening. Throughout the process, your team can monitor status updates in real time, providing full visibility from order to completion.

4. Results Automatically Return to Paylocity

Once complete, the QA-reviewed report is posted directly to the candidate's Paylocity profile. When needed, adverse action documentation is also available, helping your team move from screening to hiring without additional administrative work.

Faster Hiring

Real-time status updates, automated workflows, and proactive communication help keep background checks moving so your team can hire faster.

Dedicated Support

Get direct access to a U.S.-based Client Success team that knows your account, your processes, your Paylocity integration, and your business.

Compliance Confidence

Every background check is backed by PBSA accreditation and an in-house, attorney-led compliance team, giving your HR team expert guidance without the added burden.

Screening Solutions For Every Industry Paylocity Clients Operate In

AccuSourceHR helps Paylocity clients create screening programs that align with their hiring goals, industry requirements, and risk profile. From single-location employers to multi-site enterprises, every solution is tailored to deliver the right balance of speed, compliance, and candidate experience.

A Background Check Platform Built for Paylocity Clients

Talent is hard to find, and top candidates rarely stay on the market for long. For HR teams already stretched thin, a slow or complicated background screening process can create unnecessary delays that impact hiring outcomes. That's why AccuSourceHR's Paylocity background check integration is built for speed, visibility, and compliance from day one.

Designed for organizations using Paylocity, AccuSourceHR helps hiring teams order, track, and manage background checks without leaving their existing workflow. Customized screening packages, industry-specific compliance support, and responsive U.S.-based service ensure employers have the tools and guidance they need, whether they're hiring occasionally or at scale.

From growing businesses and nonprofits to healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and multi-state employers, AccuSourceHR delivers the background screening, drug testing, verification, and compliance expertise Paylocity clients need to hire confidently and keep the hiring process moving forward.

The AccuSourceHR Advantage

	Automated workflows that reduce common screening delays			Configurable screening packages tailored to each role or industry
	Responsive, U.S.-based support when you need it			SOC 2 Type II security controls that protect sensitive candidate data
	High‑accuracy background checks supported by PBSA‑accredited standards			Streamlined applicant experience that improves completion rates
	Compliance‑focused screening designed for regulated industries			Real-time status tracking for HR teams and hiring managers

The ability to check the status within the AccuSourceHR portal. It shows exactly when the ETA is and which counties/cities are still pending. Customer Service is always prompt, efficient and very helpful!

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Part of a Connected HR Ecosystem

In addition to our integration with Paylocity, AccuSourceHR partners with leading HR technology providers to deliver connected hiring, onboarding, and workforce management.