Zinc Company Research Report



Company Overview



Name


Zinc

Mission Statement


To provide an all-in-one employment background checking software that supercharges the capabilities of ambitious HR and hiring teams.

Founding Information


  • Founded: 2018

  • Founders: No information is available


Key People


  • Founder: Will Neale

  • Finance Director: Anish Patel


Headquarters


Eastcastle House, 27-28 Eastcastle Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 8DH

Number of Employees


51-200 employees

Revenue


No information is available

Notable Achievements


  • One of G2's best software awards: Top UK companies 2023

  • Loved by users on G2


Products



Product Overview


Zinc offers a comprehensive suite of background and reference-checking solutions aimed at streamlining the hiring process for HR and talent teams.

Product Line



1. Background Checks
  • Description: Comprehensive background checks tailored for various business needs.

  • Key Features:

  • Education verification

  • Reference checks

  • Address verification

  • ID verification

  • Right to work checks

  • Criminal record checks

  • Financial checks

  • Sanctions screening

  • Credit checks

  • Directorship checks

  • Self-certification


2. ATS and HRIS Integrations
  • Description: Seamless integration with multiple ATS and HRIS systems.

  • Key Features:

  • One-click background check requests from ATS

  • Automatic updates in ATS

  • Secure and compliant data handling


3. Customizable Checks
  • Description: Allows customization of check packages to meet specific business requirements.

  • Key Features:

  • Customizable reference questions

  • Multiple choice and free text questions

  • Secure storage of candidate profiles


Recent Developments



New Products Launched


  • Global Rechecking Feature:

  • Description: Allows for bulk uploads and automatic rechecking of current employees. Automated reminders and one-click recheck process.

  • Launch Date: No specific date provided


New Features Added


  • User Groups:

  • Description: Ultimate flexibility, collaboration, and security across large, global, or complex workforces.

  • Key Use Cases:

  • Recruiting at different locations

  • Hiring across multiple departments

  • Limiting access by seniority


  • SmartRecruiters Integration:

  • Description: Enhanced integration with SmartRecruiters to streamline background checks directly from the platform.

  • Benefits: Improved user experience and efficiency


  • Partnerships:

  • The People People Group: New partnership to share best practices and improve employee and candidate experience.

  • HIGHER Community: Partnership with the world’s largest talent acquisition community to streamline hiring processes.


Testimonials


  • Philip Stephens, People Operations Specialist: "I can’t fault Zinc really, for me it’s been a seamless process even with changing the integrations from Workable to Greenhouse it’s been easy. As a team when it comes to the process we don’t even have to think about it really, which is a good thing."

  • Lauren Benson-Armer, People Lead: "We switched to Zinc from another provider and it’s perfect for us. The platform is easy to use and we love the rebrand!"


Contact Information


  • Support: contact@zincwork.com

  • Sales: hello@zincwork.com

  • Address: Eastcastle House, 27-28 Eastcastle Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 8DH


Conclusion


Zinc has positioned itself as a leader in the background and reference-checking industry, providing a range of integrated solutions that streamline the hiring process for HR teams around the world. With a commitment to compliance, security, and efficiency, Zinc continues to innovate and expand its product offering to meet the needs of a diverse client base.