Streamlined Integration of BirdDog HR and Employers Choice Screening

Transform your construction hiring with intelligent background screening that integrates directly into BirdDog HR. Our full integration removes manual processes, accelerates candidate progression, and ensures thorough background verification occurs automatically at the right time.

What is BirdDog HR?

BirdDog HR is a cloud-based applicant tracking system and recruitment solution specifically designed for construction, engineering, and field service industries. Built by recruiters for recruiters, BirdDog HR provides unique tools for sourcing skilled trade workers, managing high-volume hiring, and maintaining compliance in regulated construction environments.

For construction companies and contractors requiring industry-specific recruitment technology, BirdDog HR serves as a comprehensive platform for posting jobs across construction-focused boards, screening trade candidates, and managing the unique compliance requirements of field-based hiring operations.

Who This Integration Is For

Our BirdDog HR integration is designed for:
If you spend hours initiating background checks for trade workers or tracking screening status across multiple job sites, this integration solves those challenges instantly.

Why Integrate BirdDog HR with Employers Choice Screening

Reclaim Time from Administrative Work

Eliminate repetitive tasks like logging into separate systems and manually initiating background checks for each new hire. Our intelligent integration handles these processes automatically, freeing your recruiting team to focus on finding skilled workers.

Accelerate Crew Positioning

In construction, getting workers on the job site quickly matters. Automated screening initiation means verification starts the moment candidates reach your hiring stage, with no waiting or delays getting crews to work.

Guarantee Data Precision

Manual entry of candidate information creates mistakes that can delay projects or create safety risks. Our direct integration transfers worker details with perfect accuracy every time.

Maintain Safety Compliance

This integration prioritizes construction safety and compliance with automatic documentation, complete audit trails, and standardized procedures, ensuring you meet OSHA requirements, DOT regulations, and trade-specific certifications.

Improve Candidate Experience

Construction workers receive screening requests instantly and complete requirements through mobile-optimized portals designed for field workers. Better experiences lead to faster acceptance rates and a stronger contractor reputation.

Monitor Progress in Real-Time

Live status updates within BirdDog HR mean you always know where each candidate stands in verification. No more email chains or phone calls checking on screening status.

Step-by-Step

How the BirdDog HR Integration Works

This intelligent integration creates a cohesive workflow between your recruitment and screening operations, designed specifically for construction hiring:
Step 1: Automated Configuration
Set up specific stages in BirdDog HR where background checks trigger automatically, such as when candidates move to “Ready for Background Check,” when offers are accepted, or when field placement is confirmed.
Step 2: Instant Worker Notification
When candidates reach your configured stage, our system automatically extracts their information from BirdDog HR, sends professional screening requests, and documents all communications for compliance records.
Step 3: Mobile-Optimized Data Collection
Candidates complete authorizations through our field-worker-friendly portal with FCRA-compliant consent, no duplicate data entry, and with mobile access from any device.
Step 4: Construction-Focused Verification
Our team executes appropriate background checks based on your trade-specific requirements: criminal history searches, employment verification, professional license validation, drug screening coordination, and safety certification checks.
Step 5: Automated Status Updates
Progress indicators sync automatically to BirdDog HR throughout the process.
Step 6: Direct Results Access
Completed reports appear directly in candidate profiles with instant access, hiring decision support, adverse action workflows if needed, and complete compliance documentation.

Features

Key Features of BirdDog HR Integration

Construction-Focused Automation

Zero-touch screening initiation for trade workers reaching hiring milestones, bulk processing for seasonal crew hiring, conditional screening packages based on trade specialty or project requirements, and automated re-screening for returning seasonal workers.

Safety-Centered Compliance

FCRA-compliant procedures, automated adverse action processes, complete audit tracks for safety compliance, and construction industry-specific compliance for DOT, OSHA, and trade certifications.

Real-Time Visibility

Live updates within BirdDog HR, customizable status categories matching your workflow, automated notifications for critical milestones, and dashboard reporting across all active positions and projects.

Flexible Configuration

Multiple screening packages for different trades and positions, adjustable turnaround times based on project urgency, customizable adjudication criteria, and user permissions controlling access and decision authority.

Field Worker-Friendly Experience

Mobile-optimized interface for workers completing forms on phones, progress tracking showing workers what's required, multilingual support for diverse trade workforces, automated reminders for incomplete actions, and dedicated support for candidates needing help.

Benefits of BirdDog HR Integration

Get Crews to Work Faster

Reduce the gap between hiring and job site arrangements by initiating screenings instantly, eliminating typical 2-4 day delays and getting qualified workers on projects before they accept other opportunities.

Eliminate Recruiting Overhead

Recover many hours weekly of administrative time, allowing your team to focus on recruiting skilled workers and building trade talent pools.

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Standardize Across Projects

Automated workflows ensure every worker receives the same thorough screening regardless of project, job site, or hiring manager.

Prevent Hiring Mistakes

Our integration's automation ensures comprehensive verification for every construction hire, preventing unsecured incidents and compliance violations.

Manage During Peak Seasons

Handle increased hiring volume without additional administrative burden during peak construction season.

Reduce Compliance Risk

Documented processes and built-in FCRA compliance protect your organization from regulatory penalties and liability.

Build Contractor Reputation

A professional screening process signals you're a serious, safety-focused contractor, improving worker satisfaction and referrals.

Access Hiring Insights

Integration-enabled reporting shows completion rates, turnaround times, and bottlenecks for data-driven optimization.

Features

Why BirdDog HR is an Ideal Option?

BirdDog HR’s construction-focused applicant tracking system integrates seamlessly with Employers Choice Screening to streamline your trade hiring operations. By automating background checks within your recruitment workflow, you reduce placement timing, maintain safety compliance, and create better experiences for construction workers.
General Contractors

Contractors managing multiple projects benefit from mass screening initiation, simultaneous monitoring, and close visibility.

Specialty Trade Contractors

Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC contractors navigate trade-specific verification, including license validation and specialized safety certifications.

Companies Operating Public Works

Companies on public projects execute strict screenings meeting prevailing wage standards with consistent documentation.

Commercial Construction

Businesses hiring for commercial projects benefit from immediate screening, ensuring workers start on schedule.

Multi-Site Operations

Companies with crews across locations benefit from centralized setup with site-specific customization.

Seasonal Hiring

Organizations ramping up for busy seasons need screening that scales instantly while maintaining thorough standards.

Union and Non-Union Shops

Both hiring models benefit from standardized screening, confirming all workers meet safety requirements.

Why Choose

Why Choose Employers Choice Screening for BirdDog HR Integration?

Construction Industry Expertise

We understand construction hiring timelines, trade-specific requirements, and the urgency of getting workers to job sites. Our integration is built with construction workflows in mind.

Fast Turnaround Times

Our automation is backed by industry-leading processing speed. Most criminal checks are completed within 1-2 business days, keeping your hiring moving at a construction pace.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no setup charges, no long-term contracts. Straightforward per-check pricing with volume discounts for contractors with regular hiring needs.

Performance Support

Our specialists guide you through setup, workflow configuration, and team training, ensuring your integration works for construction hiring before going live.

Dedicated Account Partnership

Every client receives an account manager who understands construction, your hiring challenges, and your screening requirements, with direct access for questions and optimization.

Responsive Support

Our customer service team responds within 2 hours during business hours, with after-hours support available for urgent hiring situations.

Comprehensive Construction Screening

BirdDog HR integration accomplishes basic criminal checks to comprehensive trade credential verification, DOT physicals, and drug screening coordination.

Ready to Transform Your Construction Hiring?

Talk to a professional and request a demo to see the integration in action with workflows configured for construction hiring.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does the BirdDog HR integration setup take?
Most implementations are completed within 5-7 business days. Our team handles all technical setup while you focus on configuring workflows for your trades and positions.
No. BirdDog HR integration specialists manage all technical aspects. You’ll only need to make workflow decisions about when to start screenings. No technical expertise required.
Workers receive automated notifications and access our mobile-friendly portal to submit information. Status updates flow back to BirdDog HR automatically.
Our platform handles multi-state submission automatically. Background checks adjust to state-specific requirements and regulations while maintaining consistency in your hiring process.
Yes. You can configure multiple screening packages based on trade specialty, project requirements, or client specifications. Each position type can have its own tailored screening criteria.