ArchKey’s Hiring Transformation: Simpler, Faster, Unified
Fast, automated screening eliminated fragmented systems and reduced turnaround times to less than three days.
ArchKey Solutions is a premier installation and integrated facilities services company that designs, builds, and maintains electrical, technologies, and specialty systems nationally.
Electrical contracting (commercial and industrial)
~1,000 office employees
Key results
- Reduced background check turnaround time from two weeks to three days on criminal checks and drug testing (70% faster)
- Achieved cost savings by consolidating six vendors into one platform
- Improved hiring efficiency and candidate experience through automation and transparency
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Before Checkr: Disconnected systems
When Leslie joined ArchKey as Director of Talent Acquisition, the national electrical contractor was in the midst of integrating multiple legacy companies—each operating independently with different systems, vendors, and processes.
Each legacy entity handled its own background checks and drug screenings—often using up to six different vendors. Some relied entirely on manual processes, resulting in background checks that could take as long as two weeks.
The lack of visibility also caused headaches for recruiters and candidates alike.
These bottlenecks often meant delayed start dates and frustrated candidates—an unsustainable challenge for a company growing rapidly and increasing the number of background checks they run each year.
Discovering Checkr: The spark behind smarter hiring
ArchKey first encountered Checkr when one of its legacy companies was using the platform sporadically. As Leslie began standardizing systems across the organization, Checkr kept surfacing as a recommended partner during discussions with other HR tech providers.
The Checkr team worked closely with ArchKey to simplify their sprawling vendor setup. After analyzing dozens of screening configurations, Checkr helped consolidate everything into just a few streamlined packages—reducing administrative burden and cost.
Implementation was smooth, and for Leslie’s team—already juggling multiple HR system overhauls—Checkr stood out as one of the easiest rollouts in their technology transformation.
After Checkr: Flipping the switch
Speed + automation
By moving from manual processing to Checkr’s automated platform, ArchKey dramatically accelerated its screening turnaround times across the board.
Full background check packages — including criminal, education, employment, and drug screenings — are now typically completed within 3–4 days of candidate submission, a process that previously took up to two weeks. Even drug screens alone now average just 3–4 days from the time a candidate submits a sample.
Visibility and candidate experience
Checkr’s real-time tracking gave both recruiters and candidates visibility into screening progress—a major upgrade from the opaque, email-heavy process they’d used before.
Cost efficiency and simplicity
Consolidating vendors under Checkr brought immediate cost savings and volume pricing—just as hiring volume was accelerating.
Highlights: Favorite features
- Automation and ease of use
“So much automation built into the tool—it’s really lifted a burden off our team.” - Transparent tracking
Visibility into both background and drug screens in real time. - Responsive support
“If we do have to reach out, we get information back really quickly.”
Powering growth with a streamlined hiring process
With Checkr, ArchKey transformed a fragmented, manual background check process into a unified, automated system that supports their nationwide growth.
ArchKey’s TA team can now focus on hiring top talent—while Checkr handles the rest.
