What’s new in recruitment at Employment Hero

Hiring great people is one of the most powerful ways to grow your business, but it’s also one of the toughest. Finding top talent in a competitive market requires speed, precision and a seamless process that doesn’t bury you in administrative tasks. We get it. That’s why we’ve completely revamped our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to make recruitment simpler, faster and more effective.

We’re excited to announce a suite of major updates to our ATS, packed with powerful new features designed to streamline your entire hiring workflow. Say goodbye to manual data entry and disjointed systems. Say hello to a single, integrated platform that empowers you to find, manage and hire the right people with confidence.

These updates are built to solve the real-world challenges growing businesses face. Let’s explore what’s live, what’s coming soon and how it will transform your recruitment process.

Build better ads with simplified Job Creation

Launching 1 Dec 2025

Crafting a compelling job ad is an art. It needs to be informative, engaging and structured to attract and match the right talent. Our new simplified Job Creation tool streamlines this process, guiding you through each step to build effective job ads quickly.

The redesigned, 2 step workflow makes creating and posting jobs foolproof, and way faster. It starts with a natural language search – simply input exactly what you’re looking for in simple terms, and our AI will populate all the required fields and build out a suggested job description, optimised for applicant matching. Looking to use your own job description? You can paste it in and the AI will suggest amends to the description to improve clarity and applicant matching. From defining the role and responsibilities to setting salary expectations and required skills, the intuitive interface ensures nothing is missed.

Once you’re happy with your description, the AI will suggest screening questions, whilst keeping a preview of the Job Description in place.

This structured approach helps you create consistent and professional job ads every time, improving the quality of applications you receive. It takes the guesswork out of writing job descriptions, allowing you to focus on showcasing your company culture and the unique opportunity you’re offering.

Post once, reach millions with Indeed integration

Live now

Sourcing candidates is the first, and often most time-consuming, step in recruitment. To attract a wide pool of talent, you need to post your job openings where candidates are actively looking. That’s why our biggest update is a direct integration with Indeed, the world’s #1 job site.

Gone are the days of manually posting jobs on multiple platforms. With our new integration, you can access:

• Free Indeed adverts: all live jobs on careers pages are posted to Indeed as free ads
• Integrated screening questions: questions set up in EH are integrated to the Indeed application process for faster shortlisting
• One-click applications: Indeed candidates can apply with a single click, increasing applicant volumes
• Manage applications in one place: All applications from Indeed flow directly back into your Employment Hero ATS, eliminating the need to track candidates across different systems.

This seamless connection saves you countless hours and expands your reach exponentially. It automates the most tedious part of sourcing, freeing you up to focus on what truly matters: connecting with qualified candidates.

Making it easier for candidates to find you: EH Jobs upgrades

Live now

Our own jobs board, Employment Hero Jobs, has also received significant upgrades, and is now placing more than 1300 candidates into our customers’ jobs every single month. These candidates are placed free of charge with our customers, saving thousands in job ads. 

With improved search functionality, job matching and a better user interface, it’s now easier than ever for candidates to discover and apply for roles at your company. This provides another valuable channel for attracting applicants, for free and free of the clutter and ads on traditional jobs boards. 

SmartMatch applicant ranking gets a power-up

Live now

How do you quickly identify the most promising candidates from a large pool of applicants? Our SmartMatch technology does the heavy lifting for you. It automatically analyses resumes and application data, then ranks candidates based on how well their skills and experience align with your job requirements. 

This powerful feature allows you to ‘Sort by best match’, to help you prioritise your efforts, ensuring you review the most qualified individuals first.

Upgraded CV parsing means more complete candidate profiles, and detailed summaries of how well individuals match your specific criteria for faster decision making.

Take control with enhanced Applicant Management

Live now

Once the applications start rolling in, speed and clarity matter. A messy or outdated interface does not just slow you down; it puts strong candidates at risk of slipping away. Our modernised Applicant Management experience gives you sharper visibility, faster actions and more confidence as you move candidates through the hiring journey.

We have redesigned the workflow to feel cleaner, smarter and more connected. Whether you are triaging dozens of applicants or refining a shortlist, everything you need sits right where you expect it.

Key updates in the new Applicant Management system include:

Quick action toolbar and action pane: Complete essential tasks without losing sight of the candidate. Notes, activity, communication, scheduling and evaluation now live side by side with the profile, so decisions happen in one place.

Board view: Switch to a visual overview of your entire hiring process. Every stage. Every candidate. Drag and drop moves them forward with ease, giving you instant situational awareness.

Candidate filtering: Zero in on the people who can truly work for you. Filter by SmartMatch score or screening question responses to quickly exclude dealbreakers and focus your energy where it counts.

Candidate search: Every role now includes a powerful search bar. Find applicants by name, email, skills, certifications, education, past companies, job titles or industries in seconds.

Updated stage view: The refreshed stage view makes shortlisting faster, with SmartMatch scoring and key profile highlights surfaced clearly, plus smoother navigation and quick actions for high tempo workflows.

Updated profiles: Candidate profiles are cleaner and easier to scan, with richer information parsed directly from resumes so you can understand each person at a glance.

This is not just a visual refresh; it is a practical upgrade designed to help you work faster and stay organised. High volume applicant review becomes manageable, focused and far less chaotic, giving every strong candidate the attention they deserve and giving you a hiring process that genuinely keeps up.

Automate first-round interviews with Recruitment Agent 

Live now for EOS Unlimited customers

Reduce your hiring bottlenecks with our new Recruitment Agent, your new AI colleague that revolutionises the first-round interview process. Fully integrated into the Employment Hero ATS, this powerful feature automates structured video screening, taking the manual grind off your plate. 

Hire faster with pre-vetted shortlists: By automating first-round screening, you cut through the noise and get to a list of interview-ready candidates sooner. Early results show a 50% reduction in screening time, and a week saved on time to hire.

Make smarter, more consistent decisions: By using standardised questions and transparent scoring rubrics for every applicant, it ensures your evaluations are objective and evidence-based. This data-backed approach makes it easier to compare candidates fairly and gives your entire hiring team the confidence to make better, more informed decisions.

Create a fair and scalable process: Every candidate receives the same fair and structured experience, regardless of whether you have 10 applicants or 1,000. This consistency reinforces your reputation as a fair and transparent employer, helping you attract top talent.

Find out more about our Recruitment Agent features. 

Start hiring smarter today

The world of work is changing, and your recruitment tools should empower you to stay ahead. The relaunched Employment Hero ATS is more than just a new set of features; it’s a complete solution designed to help you build a winning team. By automating manual tasks, expanding your reach and providing clear insights, we’re giving you the power to hire more efficiently and effectively.

These updates are built to reduce your administrative burden, ensure a great candidate experience and ultimately, help you secure the talent you need to grow your business.

Ready to transform your hiring process? Explore the new features in our Applicant Tracking System and discover a better way to recruit.