---
title: "Candidate checks via BambooHR"
slug: "candidate-checks-via-bamboohr"
tags: ["bamboohr"]
updated: 2026-05-01T18:25:04Z
published: 2026-05-01T18:25:04Z
canonical: "docs.checkmate.tech/candidate-checks-via-bamboohr"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Candidate checks via BambooHR

[Video](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/candidate_checks_via_bamboohr.mp4?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A45%3A24Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A45%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2Fk19oKyXAPVNXI4CsF77YVstveM4P0jgQjkB%2B7z5o%3D) Once the BambooHR integration is set up, you can launch background checks and track their progress without leaving BambooHR.

If you haven't set up the integration yet, see [Setting up the BambooHR integration](/v1/docs/setting-up-the-bamboohr-integration) before continuing.

## Launch checks within BambooHR

1. In BambooHR, navigate to the candidate you would like to launch checks for.
2. Move the candidate to the **Checkmate Ready** status.

![Checkmate Ready option](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/01_bamboohr_checks_checkmate_ready.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A45%3A24Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A45%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2Fk19oKyXAPVNXI4CsF77YVstveM4P0jgQjkB%2B7z5o%3D)

Within approximately 10 minutes, Checkmate will automatically create the candidate and transition them to your **Checkmate In Progress** status. A link to the candidate's Checkmate assessment will be posted to their notes in BambooHR.

![Checkmate link](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_bamboohr_checks_link.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A45%3A24Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A45%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2Fk19oKyXAPVNXI4CsF77YVstveM4P0jgQjkB%2B7z5o%3D)

1. Follow the link in the candidate's notes to open the Checkmate window.
2. A window will popup, prompting you to select your desired background checks.
3. Select the **Bundle** or individual checks you'd like to launch. If your organisation has more than one brand, select the appropriate **Brand**.
4. Once you've selected your checks and configured any options for those checks, scroll down and click **Launch Checks**.

Tip

Bundles are a quick and easy way to launch multiple checks for a candidate at once. [Learn more about bundles.](https://docs.checkmate.tech/docs/creating-and-launching-bundles)

![Checks Selector](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_widget_checks_selector.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A45%3A24Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A45%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2Fk19oKyXAPVNXI4CsF77YVstveM4P0jgQjkB%2B7z5o%3D)

## Monitor progress

You can monitor the progress of checks at any time by following the link in the candidate's BambooHR notes to open Checkmate.

The following 3 tabs allow you to view progress and edit candidate details:

**Background Checks** - From here you can view the status of the check, add additional checks using the **Add Checks** button and download results when checks are complete.

**Candidate** - This tab allows you to update the candidate's details at any time during the background check process.

**History** - This tab shows a chronological log of events related to the candidate's background screening process.

![3 Candidate profile tabs](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_widget_monitoring_progress.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A45%3A24Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A45%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2Fk19oKyXAPVNXI4CsF77YVstveM4P0jgQjkB%2B7z5o%3D)

## View results

Once all checks have been completed, Checkmate will transition the candidate to your **Checkmate Completed** status in BambooHR. Result files can be downloaded via the **Background Checks** tab when the check has been completed.

![View results](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_widget_view_results.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T13%3A45%3A24Z&se=2026-11-09T14%3A45%3A24Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F8%2Fk19oKyXAPVNXI4CsF77YVstveM4P0jgQjkB%2B7z5o%3D)

Need help? Contact our support team at [team@checkmate.tech](mailto:team@checkmate.tech) and we'll be happy to assist.