Built for SMBs hiring without an HR team

Thousands of dollars saved on
reference checks
with HiveRef for $29 a month.

Automated reference checks with built-in fraud detection, compliance scanning, and one consolidated PDF report with a full audit trail.

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First 4 reference checks free · Plans from $29/mo AUD · No sales call

2–3 minAverage referee completion
4 freeChecks to start, no card needed
ZeroSales calls required
GlobalSame workflow wherever you hire
What teams say:

"The fraud flags picked up something we would have completely missed. That alone justified using the platform."Ops Manager, Pioneer Building Co. (USA)

How it works

Set up once. No chasing required.

A straight line from role to structured reference. Automated reminders run in the background so you never have to follow up manually.

1

Set up in seconds

Enter the role and candidate details. Paste the job description and the platform builds a tailored, compliance-checked questionnaire instantly. No templates to wrestle with, no questions to write from scratch.

2

Invite and forget

Send secure links to candidates or referees with one click. Automated reminders handle every follow-up in the background. You will not send a single chase email.

3

Responses come to you

Referees complete a short, mobile-friendly form in 2 to 3 minutes. Structured answers come back in a consistent format, ready to compare side by side. No transcribing, no interpreting free text.

4

Decide with confidence

A complete report is waiting with an AI-assisted summary, fraud and integrity signals, and a timestamped audit trail. Export to PDF, share with your team, and make the call.

Platform capabilities

Everything your hiring process needs.

Built for teams that don't have a recruiting department. No setup theatre, no vendor manager required.

Referees finish in minutes, not days

Short mobile-first form with automated reminders. No more voicemail loops or email chains. Completion status is live on your dashboard.

Speed

Questions matched to the role, instantly

Paste a job description and get a tailored questionnaire in seconds. Edit before sending, or pull from a template library.

AI-assisted

Integrity signals that flag what needs a second look

IP address, submission timing, email type, and network context: context for your judgment, not automated accusations.

Fraud detection

Candidates supply their own referees securely

Invite candidates to add referees through a secure, time-limited link. Bulk CSV intake for volume hiring.

Self-service

Compliance guardrails on every question

An AI scan flags risky question wording before the check goes out, with coaching on safer alternatives.

Compliance

Full audit trail, no extra effort

Every action is timestamped and logged. Employer acknowledgement of compliance notices is on record automatically.

Auditability

The output

A report you can actually act on.

Not a forwarded email. Not scribbled notes. A structured document with an AI summary, integrity signals, and a full audit trail.

AI-assisted summary

Themes distilled across all referee responses. Always read alongside the full answers and your own judgment.

Integrity signals

IP patterns, timing, email type, and network context flagged inline so you can verify before you decide.

PDF export and shareable links

Export a point-in-time PDF for your records, or share via a time-limited link on higher plans.

HiveRefReference check report · Confidential
AW
Austin Williamson
TPD Claims Assessor · BGMMN Pty Ltd
AI summary — strengths
Effective liability assessment grounded in policy terms and medical evidence
Consistent SLA and KPI performance, ranked among top performers
Strong medical report interpretation with proactive cross-checking
Clear, well-structured decision documentation and rationale letters
Integrity signal
Multiple referees submitted from the same network IP address. May indicate a shared office or household connection. Consider verifying independence.
Referee scores
Attention to detail
SLA performance
Communication
Escalation judgment

Real teams, real outcomes

What SMBs say after switching.

From accounting firms to recruitment agencies. Teams hiring without a dedicated HR department.

★★★★★

"We used to chase referees manually and it slowed everything down. Now candidates just enter their own referees and it's done. We've cut hours out of every hire."

Time savedOffice Manager, Smith & Associates Accounting (AU)
★★★★★

"The fraud flags picked up something we would have completely missed. That alone justified using the platform."

Fraud detectionOps Manager, Pioneer Building Co. (USA)
★★★★★

"Signed up and sent our first reference check in under 5 minutes. No setup, no training, just worked straight away."

Instant setupFounder, Blue Sky Solutions (NZ)
★★★★★

"We just paste the job description, and the system gives us relevant questions instantly. Saves us from reusing generic templates."

AI questionsOffice Manager, Prestige Retail Group (NZ)
★★★★★

"The report is clean and easy to read. We don't have to interpret messy notes anymore, it's all there, ready to make a decision."

Report qualityManager, Cornerstone Facilities Group (IE)
★★★★★

"Everything is tracked. If we ever need to go back and review a hire, we've got a full record of what was said and when."

Audit trailDirector, Summit Business Consulting (SG)

Pricing

Transparent pricing. No quotes, no surprises.

Published plans in AUD. Pick what fits and subscribe. Every account starts with 4 free checks before billing begins.

Core
$29/mo
8 candidates included
$4.00 per additional candidate
~$3.63 per candidate
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Most popular
Growth
$49/mo
20 candidates included
$3.50 per additional candidate
~$2.45 per candidate
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Scale
$98/mo
50 candidates included
$3.00 per additional candidate
~$1.96 per candidate
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Velocity
$298/mo
160 candidates included
$2.50 per additional candidate
~$1.86 per candidate
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FAQ

Common questions.

Is HiveRef a background check provider?
No. HiveRef handles structured employment reference checks with a clear audit trail. It is not a criminal record or credit screening tool.
Do I need an HR team to use HiveRef?
Not at all. HiveRef is built for small businesses, lean teams, and anyone who hires without a dedicated people function.
What happens if I exceed my plan's checks?
You are never blocked mid-hire. Additional candidates bill at your plan's published overage rate so your workflow keeps moving.
How do referees complete the reference?
Referees receive a secure email link that opens on any device. The form is short, mobile-friendly, and typically takes 2 to 3 minutes.
Can candidates add their own referees?
Yes. HiveRef supports candidate self-service: you can let candidates enter their own referee details when that suits your workflow.
Is HiveRef aligned with privacy law?
Yes. HiveRef uses GDPR-aligned data protection as a baseline and reflects Australian Privacy Principles where Australian law applies. Built-in compliance guardrails flag risky question wording before a check goes out.

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