Fountain Frontline OS
Fountain — Your Frontline Workforce Management Platform
Fountain provides an AI-powered platform for frontline workforce management, unifying high-volume hiring, onboarding, compliance (including I‑9), scheduling, and retention. Its agentic AI automates sourcing, screening, scheduling, and workflows across a connected suite that integrates with existing HR tech stacks.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
US
Retention & deletion
Fountain states that its data retention policy ensures data is not kept longer than necessary. It does not specify a retention period.
Feature Scope
Platform and AI: Frontline OS unifies hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and retention; powered by Agentic AI with autonomous actions across sourcing, screening, onboarding, shift filling, and retention. Copilot orchestrates agents and workflows with human-in-the-loop options, decision logs, and audit trails. Pretrained agents for end-to-end workflows (smart routing, self-updating scheduling, auto onboarding triggers, pulse survey risk alerts) with real-time adaptability and modular architecture. Talent Acquisition Suite: Hire (automated sourcing, screening, interview scheduling), Hire Go (mobile-first hiring), Referrals (employee referrals), I-9 Center (I-9 verification with integrated E-Verify), Assist (simplified sourcing). Talent Management Suite: Onboard (fast offer-to-day-one, mobile-friendly document capture), Compliance (guardrails, instant checks, rules by region/role/worker type; automated collection/validation of IDs/licenses/credentials; proactive alerts; full audit trail and reporting; mobile uploads), Shift (AI-driven scheduling to cover gaps, confirmations to reduce no-shows), Pool (reconnect and rehire), Source (agentic AI sourcing). Agentic Suite: Copilot (always-on assistant), AI Recruiter (engage, screen, schedule 24/7), Agent Studio (build agents, coming soon). Recruiting and engagement: Post to social and hundreds of job boards in one click; SMS text-to-apply; automated assessments and credential verification; personalized nudges; analytics for local/regional/company levels. Integrations and extensibility: Integrates with existing HR tech stack; External Processing API triggers for document processing/validation; native E-Verify integration; partnerships and integrations (incl. Indeed). Security: HTTPS/TLS with HSTS enforced; AES-256 encryption at rest; third-party security audits; SOC 2 Type II certified; SSO support; custom user permissions; audit trails; vulnerability disclosure program and security white paper. Responsible AI: Human-in-the-loop controls, bias mitigation, auditability and explainability; designed in accordance with EEOC, GDPR, and ISO 42001 frameworks. Compliance: SOC 2-certified platform; data encryption and secure storage; compliance automation to maintain audit readiness across locations and roles. Outcomes (illustrative claims): up to 295% increase in applications, 70% increase in completions, 800+ recruiter hours saved annually; customers report faster time-to-hire and reduced manual compliance work.
Pricing hints: Enterprise sales-led with demo and tailored solutions. Beta program offers free use during beta and discounted pricing post-beta. Multi-product suite suggests modular licensing.
Security hints: HTTPS/TLS enforced with HSTS; AES-256 encryption at rest; regular third-party security audits; SOC 2 Type II certified; SSO available; custom user permissions and audit trails; security vulnerability disclosure program and security white paper; mention of multi-cloud capabilities.
Compliance hints: SOC 2 Type II certified; Responsible AI aligned with EEOC, GDPR, ISO 42001 frameworks; I-9 Center with integrated E-Verify; Compliance module supports role/geo-specific rules, audit trails, and reporting; claims of 100% audit readiness.
Implementation hints: Pretrained agents enable out-of-the-box workflows; modular architecture; integrates with existing HR tech stack; External Processing API for automated document validation; customer success collaboration and tailored feature development.
Support hints: Help Center, Status Page, API Documentation available; security vulnerability reporting via web form and email; references to customer success and support agents.
Integration hints: Integrates with HR tech stacks and job boards (explicitly mentions Indeed); native E-Verify integration within I-9 workflow; External Processing API to connect to customer systems/vendors; general Partners & Integrations ecosystem; supports SMS/text-to-apply.
- Encryption in transit via HTTPS for all services using TLS (SSL); HSTS enforced to ensure HTTPS-only browser connections
- Encryption at rest using AES‑256 for stored documents
- Regular third‑party security vendor audits of the platform
- Responsible Disclosure Policy with submission form/email, optional PGP key, and good‑faith research guidelines; target to resolve critical issues within one week; clear exclusions (DoS, spam, social engineering, physical attacks)
- SOC 2 Type II attestation (completed with zero exceptions for the core platform)
- SSO support and multi‑cloud capabilities mentioned as part of ongoing infrastructure enhancements
- Security- and compliance‑adjacent integrations available within Fountain’s platform, including: E‑Verify (automate DHS/SSA checks during I‑9), Sumsub (KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention; API/SDK), Streamline Verify (OIG exclusion screening and license verification; API), Onfido (ID verification/fraud prevention), DocuSign (e‑signatures with legal/compliance assurances)
- Platform resources linked for transparency: Trust Report, API Documentation, Status Page, Help Center (site footer)
Security hints: TLS/SSL for all services with HTTPS forced; HSTS enforced; AES‑256 encryption at rest for documents; periodic third‑party security audits; SOC 2 Type II certified (zero exceptions); SSO support; multi‑cloud capabilities; Responsible Disclosure program with PGP option and a goal to resolve critical issues within one week; exclusions for DoS, spam, social engineering, and physical attacks. Sources: https://www.fountain.com/security, https://www.fountain.com/news/fountain-successfully-completes-soc-2-certification
Compliance hints: SOC 2 Type II attestation completed (AICPA standard). Sources: https://www.fountain.com/news/fountain-successfully-completes-soc-2-certification, https://www.fountain.com/security
Implementation hints: Security posture is native to the Fountain platform; Certain compliance checks can be enabled via built‑in integrations (e.g., E‑Verify within I‑9 workflows), Sources: https://www.fountain.com/security, https://www.fountain.com/integrations/e-verify
Support hints: Security vulnerability reporting via on‑page submission form or email; optional PGP key; Fountain vows to acknowledge reports ASAP and aims to resolve critical issues within one week. General resources include Trust Report, API Docs, Status Page, Help Center; Source: https://www.fountain.com/security
Integration hints: Compliance and verification integrations available: E‑Verify (I‑9 eligibility), Sumsub (KYC/KYB/fraud; SDK/API), Streamline Verify (OIG exclusion and license verification; API), Onfido (IDV/fraud), DocuSign (e‑signature). Platform claims seamless HR tech stack integrations. Sources: https://www.fountain.com/integrations/e-verify, https://www.fountain.com/integrations/sumsub, https://www.fountain.com/integrations/streamline-verify, https://www.fountain.com/integrations/onfido, https://www.fountain.com/integrations/docusign, https://www.fountain.com/security
Features at a Glance
Onboarding
- Tasks & owners
- Onboarding checklists
Core HR
- Multi-entity
- Document management
- Workflows
- Roles & permissions
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Multi-country
Analytics
- Dashboards
Security & IT
- MFA
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- SCIM
Compliance
- GDPR
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
Recruiting & ATS
- Background checks
- E-signature
Administration
- Audit trail
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Pricing Model
On request
Pricing is tailored to the selected product suite and discussed in a one-to-one consultation.
Implementation
Support
Email · Web form · Dedicated account manager
Integrations
Equifax WOTC
OtherWork Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) processing
External Processing API
APIRoutes documents/data to internal systems or third-party vendors for instant approve/flag/next-step decisions
Onfido
OtherIdentity verification (IDV), background/ID checks
Sumsub
OtherKYC/KYB/IDV and fraud prevention
Fountain API
APIAPI access for integrating with HR tech stack and custom workflows
DocuSign
OtherCompliant e-signatures and document execution
Equifax I-9 HQ
OtherI-9 compliance management
Indeed
OtherSourcing/job board connectivity via Frontline OS integration ecosystem
E-Verify
OtherEmployment eligibility checks within I-9 workflows
DirectID
OtherOpen banking data for verification and risk signals
Streamline Verify
OtherOIG exclusion screening and license monitoring for healthcare
