Leapsome expands its North American ecosystem with Verified First to bring faster, compliant hiring workflows into its people-first HRIS

Hiring in the US comes with high expectations and strict compliance requirements.

Background checks, identity verification, and employment eligibility steps are critical, but they often happen in disconnected systems, creating delays and extra admin work for HR teams.

The result? Slower onboarding, fragmented data, and unnecessary risk.

At Leapsome, we’re focused on connecting the employee lifecycle, starting from the moment a candidate becomes a hire.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Verified First, a leading background screening provider, to bring faster, more reliable screening workflows into Leapsome.

Connecting hiring decisions to onboarding, seamlessly

While hiring workflows often begin outside the HRIS, the transition into onboarding and employment is where consistency matters most.

With Verified First integrated into Leapsome, HR teams can:

• Initiate and manage screening workflows without duplicating data
• Carry verified candidate information into onboarding processes
• Reduce compliance risks tied to manual handoffs

Verified First’s browser-based integration enables a seamless connection between systems, allowing teams to order, review, and manage screenings efficiently while keeping records aligned across the employee lifecycle.

Built for compliance, speed, and flexibility

Verified First brings a comprehensive set of screening and compliance capabilities into the Leapsome ecosystem, including:

• Criminal background checks and civil records
• Identity verification and employment eligibility (I-9 and E-Verify)
• Employment, education, and license verifications
• Drug screening and occupational health services
• Motor vehicle and credit checks for role-specific requirements

Crucially, these workflows support not just hiring decisions, but also compliant onboarding and ongoing workforce management.

Teams can tailor screening packages by role or industry, combining pre-built options with flexible add-ons to match their exact needs .

And with an average turnaround time of 33.7 hours and a 94.5% verification success rate, HR teams can move quickly while maintaining confidence in every hire.

Trusted by HR teams — and built for real-world hiring

Verified First pairs fast, flexible technology with responsive human support, reflected in its 98% client satisfaction rate and industry recognition from organizations like HRO Today and Deloitte .

As Dale Hall, HR Director at Allen Keller, shares:

We have worked with Verified First for three years and have always had flawless service. I would recommend them to anyone considering choosing a background check company. Their suite of services covers all facets of background checks and their customer service and support is excellent.

This combination of speed, flexibility, and support helps HR teams navigate complex hiring environments with greater confidence.

A more connected employee lifecycle

This partnership strengthens how Leapsome supports organizations beyond hiring, by ensuring that critical employee data flows cleanly into onboarding and beyond.

Instead of managing disconnected steps, teams can:

• Transition smoothly from candidate to employee
• Maintain accurate, compliant records from day one
• Build a stronger foundation for performance, engagement, and development

It’s a more connected approach to HR — one that reduces admin work while improving the employee experience.

Expanding our North American partner ecosystem

Verified First is the latest addition to Leapsome’s growing ecosystem in North America.

We’re building an ecosystem that connects essential HR tools — from compliance and onboarding to performance and development — without adding complexity.

That means:

• Fewer fragmented systems
• More streamlined workflows
• Better data and insights across the employee lifecycle

All within a platform designed for high adoption and ease of use.

Better hiring starts with better connections

Hiring doesn’t end with an offer — it continues through onboarding, compliance, and every step that follows.

With Verified First and Leapsome, HR teams can connect those moments more effectively, reducing friction, improving accuracy, and creating a stronger start for every employee.