Background check workflow
The end-to-end background-check process — vendor handoff, candidate consent, timeline, and what to do when something flags.
Updated May 15, 2026
Most offers are contingent on a clear background check. Your job as the hiring manager is to set candidate expectations correctly, route the consent form on time, and know what happens if something comes back flagged.
This generic SOP walks a typical workflow. Your org’s vendor and timeline plug into the same shape.