Automating Form I-9 Verification: A Guide for HR Tech, Payroll, and Onboarding Providers
Form I-9 compliance is one of the biggest hidden risks for employers today. Rising penalties, remote work challenges, and audit pressures expose organizations to costly errors. This guide reveals how HR, payroll, and onboarding platforms can turn compliance into a growth opportunity by embedding I-9 automation. Backed by survey insights from 300 HR leaders, you’ll learn why 99% of employers are ready for automation—and how platforms that deliver it gain stickier adoption, reduce risk, and become indispensable compliance partners.
I-9 Verification by the Stats: The Pain and the Opportunity
- 3 in 4 employers lack full automation
- Section 2 is the biggest bottleneck
- The Market Is Ready — 99% Want Automation
What You’ll Learn
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"I think on the points where we were stuck, Symmetry was very helpful in providing us their resources — people who have done this millions of times who could tell us that we’re doing this the right way, or that there’s an easier way of doing this other thing."
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