Automating I-9 Compliance with API Integration at McCain

The Problem: Disparate Processes and Compliance Risks

McCain, a leading global food manufacturer with multiple U.S. locations, faced growing complexity in managing Form I-9 compliance. Their HR teams were burdened with manual data entry, inconsistent I-9 processes across sites, and time-consuming error remediation—leaving them exposed to compliance risks and inefficiencies.

With over 2,000 new hires annually, McCain needed a streamlined solution to eliminate manual setup, reduce processing time, and enforce uniform compliance standards nationwide.

The Solution: API-Powered Automation with i9 Intelligence

McCain turned to i9 Intelligence to automate their entire I-9 lifecycle. Leveraging our robust API integration, McCain seamlessly connected their existing HRIS and onboarding systems to i9 Intelligence, enabling direct data flows without the need for manual intervention.

Key components of the solution included:

• Real-time I-9 generation from applicant tracking data
• Centralized oversight across all U.S. locations
• Automated compliance logic to prevent costly errors
• Configurable permissions and workflows tailored to McCain's internal controls

The Results: Time Saved, Risk Reduced, and Standardization Achieved

Implementing i9 Intelligence delivered measurable impact across McCain’s HR operations:

• 75% reduction in HR time spent creating and managing I-9 records
• 85% decrease in I-9-related errors through automation and compliance logic
• 100% adoption of a standardized I-9 process across all U.S. sites
• 2,000+ hires annually now flow directly into i9 Intelligence—no manual setup required

“McCain’s results reflect exactly why we built i9 Intelligence—to give large, multi-site employers a faster, error-free path to I-9 compliance through automation and integration. Their success is a blueprint for what’s possible when compliance becomes a system, not a burden.”
— Jed Butler, CEO, i9 Intelligence

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McCain’s transformation proves that large-scale I-9 compliance can be automated, auditable, and efficient. Book a demo today to see how i9 Intelligence can work for you.