RecruitReference & Background Checking Services
Thorough 360° reference and background checks that confirm a candidate’s track record, built into hiring. Verified history, compliant everywhere. Pay for what you check.
Trusted by 3,000+ companies
Confirm the track record, before you hire.
The last step before an offer is the one most teams rush. Our structured 360° reference and background checks verify employment history, performance and conduct with past employers, then feed straight into the shortlist our recruiters build, so your final decision is safe.
360° verification
Structured checks with past employers.
Confirmed track record
Employment, performance and conduct.
150+ countries
Compliant checks in every market.
Built into hiring
Results feed straight into your shortlist.
Our Results Speak for Themselves
5 days
to your handpicked shortlist
4.8/5
across 500+ verified reviews
97 %
clear their probation period
11 Languages
spoken by our recruiting team
83 %
from passive-candidate sourcing
A global team, this week. In 150 countries.
Structured 360° references.
We verify history with past employers.
Step 1
We agree the questions that matter.
Step 2
We contact and verify referees.
Step 3
You get a clear, evidenced report.
Compliant background checks.
Identity, right-to-work and record checks.
Step 1
We scope checks to role and market.
Step 2
We run compliant local checks.
Step 3
You get a documented result.
Checks inside your search.
We source, check and shortlist in one.
Day 1
You brief the role and check needs.
Day 5
Sourced candidates, referenced and checked.
48 hrs
We employ your hire compliantly via EOR.
Experts across key industries
Specialists who already know your market, not generalists.
- AI & Technology
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Retail & E-commerce
- Professional Services
- Energy
- Public Sector
- AI & Technology
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Retail & E-commerce
- Professional Services
- Energy
- Public Sector
A Talent Pool of 10M Across All Business Functions
- Software Engineers
- Data Scientists
- Network Administrators
- AI Engineers
- IT Project Managers
- DevOps
- Sales Managers
- Key Account Manager
- Account Executives
- Business Development Representatives
- Sales Engineers
- Inside Sales Representatives
- Chief Executive Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Operating Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Vice Presidents
- General Managers
- Production Managers
- Warehouse Managers
- Quality Assurance Specialists
- Supply Chain Managers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Logistics Coordinators
- Human Resources Managers
- Finance Managers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Administrative Assistants
- Marketing Coordinators
- Brand Managers
Pricing that scales with your hiring needs
Per candidate
What's included:
- Structured 360° references
- Employment verification
- Evidenced report
- No minimum volume
Volume / subscription
What's included:
- Agreed monthly volume
- Custom reference questions
- Compliant local checks
- Dedicated coordination
Built into recruitment
What's included:
- Checks inside the search
- Shortlist in 5 days
- Compliant EOR employment
- One partner end to end
Switching from Deel, Rippling, or another provider?
We migrate your team in 2 weeks. Enterprise compliance with white-glove service.
Don't take our word for it.
Testimonial
★★★★★
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Diana C.
June 26, 2025
Review
#1 All-Round EOR 2026
“Named the best all-round EOR for companies that want end-to-end global hiring, from sourcing candidates to running payroll, without enterprise-level costs.”
Testimonial
★★★★★
“RemotePeople’s Employer of Record service turned what could have been months of research into a two-week onboarding sprint.”
Chris G.
April 12, 2025
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Most Budget-Friendly
“Assessed across performance, pricing, presence, and platform experience. Recognized for combining cost-effective EOR with integrated recruitment and planning tools for SMEs.”
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★★★★★
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VP, Finance
December 29, 2025
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Global Hiring Platform
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Testimonial
★★★★★
“Everything – from the platform to the people – has been excellent. My experience with RemotePeople has been outstanding. The platform is intuitive.”
Maria R.
June 6, 2025
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Top Growing EOR Platform
“Called one of the most compelling EOR platforms on the market. Recommended for companies that want audit-ready compliance and integrated recruitment without premium pricing.”
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★★★★★
“We have so far onboarded more than 5 EOR and everything was super smooth and fast.”
Jan Luca E.
October 16, 2023
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“Highlighted for country hiring guides that go beyond surface-level summaries, line-by-line payroll breakdowns, and free tools like salary calculators and offer letter generators.”
Testimonial
★★★★★
“The primary problem they solve is speed to market in highly regulated industries where compliance is non-negotiable.”
Co-Head Of Creative
December 31, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
RemotePeople conducts structured reference checks with past employers covering employment history, performance and conduct. The questions are agreed with the client in advance.
Yes. RemotePeople can arrange identity, right-to-work and record checks, scoped to the role and local requirements.
Yes. RemotePeople can conduct reference and background checks on candidates from the client's own pipeline. Candidate sourcing is optional.
Yes. Once your team selects a candidate, RemotePeople can provide EOR employment in a supported country where you lack a local entity. Reference checking and employment onboarding are separate steps: RemotePeople completes the agreed checks and reviews the employment paperwork and local requirements before confirming a start date.