# Sterling Check (Sterling Check)

> Global background screening, identity verification and pre-employment checks provider; acquired by First Advantage.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.sterlingcheck.com
- **Headquarters:** Independence, Ohio, USA
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 1975
- **Founder:** William Greenblatt
- **Employees:** 2500-5000
- **Funding stage:** Public (IPO on Nasdaq under ticker STER in 2021); acquired by First Advantage in 2024 and now a subsidiary
- **Categories:** Background Checking, HR Compliance

## Overview
Sterling Check Corp. (Sterling) is a leading global provider of background and identity services, including employment background screening, identity verification and pre-employment checks, serving over 20,000 customers worldwide including a quarter of the Fortune 100. Founded in 1975, the formerly NASDAQ-listed (STER) company was acquired by First Advantage in a $2.2B cash-and-stock deal completed in October 2024.

## Products
Sterling Background Checks; Sterling Identity Verification; Sterling Drug Screening; Sterling Onboarding; Sterling Continuous Monitoring; Sterling International Screening

## Leadership
- Josh Peirez — ceo ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/josh-peirez))
- William Greenblatt — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/william-greenblatt))

## Sources
- [Sterling official endorsed brand logo](https://www.sterlingcheck.com/wp-content/themes/sterlingnext/assets/images/logos/Sterling-Endorsed-RGB.svg) — official
- [Sterling - Background check solutions (official site)](https://www.sterlingcheck.com/) — company_website
- [Sterling Check Corp. (STER) Company Profile & Facts - Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/STER/profile/) — financial_data
- [Sterling - Background check solutions (official site)](https://www.sterlingcheck.com/) — company_website
- [Hiring solutions provider Sterling Check sets terms for $300M IPO - Renaissance Capital](https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/86023/Hiring-solutions-provider-Sterling-Check-sets-terms-for-$300-million-IPO) — news
- [Hiring solutions provider Sterling Check sets terms for $300M IPO - Renaissance Capital](https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/86023/Hiring-solutions-provider-Sterling-Check-sets-terms-for-$300-million-IPO) — news
- [Sterling Check Corp. (STER) Company Profile & Facts - Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/STER/profile/) — financial_data
- [Sterling - Background check solutions (official site)](https://www.sterlingcheck.com/) — company_website
- [Hiring solutions provider Sterling Check sets terms for $300M IPO - Renaissance Capital](https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/86023/Hiring-solutions-provider-Sterling-Check-sets-terms-for-$300-million-IPO) — news

## FAQ
**What does Sterling Check do?**

Global background screening, identity verification and pre-employment checks provider; acquired by First Advantage.

**Where is Sterling Check headquartered?**

Sterling Check is headquartered in Independence, Ohio, USA, United States.

**When was Sterling Check founded?**

Sterling Check was founded in 1975.

**Who founded Sterling Check?**

Sterling Check was founded by William Greenblatt.

**Who is the CEO of Sterling Check?**

Josh Peirez leads Sterling Check as CEO.

**How many employees does Sterling Check have?**

Sterling Check has 2500-5000 employees.

**What kind of HR technology is Sterling Check?**

Sterling Check is categorized under Background Checking, HR Compliance on DHRMap.

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