Zinc

Zinc is an award-winning company that provides automated background checking software designed to streamline the hiring process for growing businesses. Their all-in-one solution integrates seamlessly with popular Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS software, making it easy to request and manage background checks globally. Zinc emphasizes a candidate-centric approach, offering transparent data ownership and a quick turnaround time for checks, typically completed within three days.

Zinc is committed to building a culture of respect, autonomy, and innovation for its employees. They prioritize flexibility, offer competitive benefits, and foster a collaborative work environment where employees feel empowered to contribute new ideas. The company also actively promotes diversity and inclusion through various initiatives and programs.

Zinc offers a hybrid work environment with 2 days a week in the office (Mondays and Thursdays), allowing employees to enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while also maintaining flexibility for their work-life balance.

Zinc offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent. Employees enjoy 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays and their birthday off, a £1200 annual benefits allowance, early finish Fridays, yearly company retreats, enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, a statutory pension scheme, Zinc shares through the EMI Scheme, unlimited access to MoreHappi coaching, company socials, free Monday lunches, a nursery workplace benefit scheme, the option to lease an electric car, celebrated Zinc anniversaries, and significant opportunities for career progression.

Zinc’s mission is to revolutionize background checking by creating a fairer, more transparent, and faster process that respects individual privacy. They aim to shift industry standards towards sustainability and data reusability, empowering both candidates and companies with control over their data while providing unbiased insights for efficient hiring decisions.

Zinc promotes a culture that values respect, autonomy, and innovation. They foster a flexible work environment with a flat structure, encouraging employees to share new ideas, collaborate, and feel motivated about the company's future. While social events and team gatherings are part of the experience, the core of Zinc's culture is built on a foundation of pragmatism, integrity, empathy, collaboration, empowerment, and speed.

Zinc fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by actively promoting cultural holidays, encouraging religious observance, and hosting celebrations of cultural backgrounds. They recognize and address potential bias in company culture through training, policies, and regular feedback, and prioritize inclusivity through initiatives like employee resource groups and flexible working arrangements.