ADP Screening and Selection Services
Background check software
Recruiting software
Pre-employment screening software
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What is ADP Screening and Selection Services
ADP Screening and Selection Services is a pre-employment screening offering that helps employers request, manage, and review candidate background checks and related screening workflows. It is typically used by HR, talent acquisition, and compliance teams to support hiring decisions and meet policy or regulatory requirements. The service is commonly positioned to integrate with ADP’s broader HCM/payroll ecosystem, enabling screening steps to align with hiring and onboarding processes.
Tight fit with ADP HCM
The service is designed to work within ADP’s HR and hiring workflows, which can reduce duplicate data entry when an organization already uses ADP systems. This can simplify handoffs between recruiting, screening, and onboarding. It also supports centralized administration for teams standardizing hiring processes across locations.
Employer-focused screening workflows
It supports common pre-employment screening steps such as initiating checks, tracking status, and reviewing results in a structured process. This helps HR teams maintain consistent screening procedures across roles and business units. The workflow orientation is useful for organizations that need repeatable, auditable hiring steps.
Enterprise procurement and support model
ADP operates as a large, established HR services provider with formal contracting, security, and vendor management practices that many mid-market and enterprise buyers require. This can streamline procurement compared with smaller point solutions. Organizations can also consolidate vendor relationships when screening is sourced through an existing ADP relationship.
Best value for ADP users
Organizations not using ADP’s HR/payroll platforms may see fewer workflow and data-sharing benefits. In those cases, implementation may rely more on standalone processes or custom integration work. Buyers evaluating multiple screening vendors may find the differentiation less compelling outside the ADP ecosystem.
Feature depth varies by package
Screening scope, turnaround expectations, and available checks can depend on the specific service configuration and jurisdictional coverage. Some advanced capabilities found in specialist screening platforms (for example, highly configurable candidate experiences or developer-first APIs) may not be as central to this offering. Prospective customers often need a detailed statement of work to confirm exact coverage and SLAs.
Less emphasis on recruiting suite
While it supports hiring workflows, it is primarily a screening service rather than a full recruiting platform. Teams seeking end-to-end applicant tracking, sourcing, and interview management may need additional recruiting software. This can lead to a multi-system setup if ADP’s recruiting components are not part of the customer’s stack.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Free plan: Unavailable; Free trial: Unavailable Details / notes: ADP’s official product pages state ADP® Screening and Selection Services uses pay-as-you-go billing with “all-in, no-hidden-fees” pricing and no-contract ordering; however, ADP does not publish per-check or per-package prices on its public website. The site uses a “Get Pricing” / “Contact Us” flow for exact cost quotes and billing customization (e.g., by location or billing code).
Seller details
ADP, Inc.
Roseland, New Jersey, USA
1949
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