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    How to Choose an AI Recruiting Platform: Feature Matrix & ROI Calculator

    Finding the right AI recruiting platform can transform your hiring process. Learn how to simplify engagement, screening, scheduling, and interviewing.

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    Why AI Recruiting Platforms Matter

    As a Talent Acquisition leader, you’ve likely faced the challenge of managing a flood of applications while keeping candidates engaged—whether you’re in manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, or any other high-volume hiring field. At Humanly, we’ve heard these stories firsthand. One leader shared how long hiring delays cost them top talent, sparking our mission to make recruiting easier.

    AI recruiting platforms like Humanly step in to automate repetitive tasks—think chatting with candidates 24/7 or scheduling interviews seamlessly. This frees your team to focus on building relationships and finding the right fit. With real wins from hundreds of companies, this guide shows how Humanly’s approach works for your world. Ready to ease the burden?

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    The Humanly Story: From Challenge to Solution

    Our journey began with a simple truth: hiring shouldn’t be a hurdle. Years ago, we saw teams across industries struggle with slow processes and lost candidates. It was personal—watching recruiters lose sleep over unfilled roles inspired us to build Humanly. Our AI-native platform, blending Talent CRM and Recruiting CRM strengths, was born from these challenges.

    Today, we partner with hundreds of high-volume recruiting companies, proving AI can transform hiring. This guide dives into how Humanly’s features, backed by real case studies, can turn your hiring pains into wins. Let’s explore what makes a difference for your team.



    Key Features to Evaluate in AI Recruiting Platforms

    Choosing an AI platform means finding tools that match your team’s unique needs—handling high volumes in transportation or keeping candidates engaged in hospitality. Inspired by our RFP checklist, here’s what to look for, woven with Humanly’s proven approach and the stories behind it.

    Feature

    Why it matters

    Humanly's approach

    Conversational AI & Engagement

    Keeps candidates connected with round-the-clock chats, cutting drop-offs.

    Humanly’s AI chats anytime in hundreds of languages, making hiring feel welcoming.

    Integrations

    Links with your ATS or HR tools to save time and effort.

    Humanly connects smoothly with a setup that ranges from days to weeks.

    Voice and Phone Screening

    Speeds up the early-stage hiring process without sacrificing quality.

    Humanly conducts automated voice and phone screens, evaluating candidates against job requirements and providing structured feedback to your team.

    Interview Scheduling

    Reduces administrative bottlenecks and no-shows.

    Humanly automatically coordinates schedules across candidates and interviewers, sending reminders and updates to keep hiring on track.

    AI Video Interviews

    Provides consistent, bias-reduced assessments at scale.

    Humanly’s AI-powered video interviews evaluate candidate responses, soft skills, and job fit, giving recruiters actionable insights without manual review.

    Handling Big Hiring Needs

    Manages large applicant pools during peak times.

    Humanly handled high volumes, screening 296,000 candidates for a home care provider during a busy season.

    These features reflect Humanly’s roots in solving real-world hiring pains, tailored for mid-size and enterprise teams. Setup varies from a few days to months, depending on your systems.

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    Feature Matrix

    See how Humanly stacks up against others for your hiring needs.

    Feature

    Humanly

    Paradox (Olivia)

    HireVue

    Conversational AI

    âś” (24/7, hundreds of languages)

    âś” (good chat support)

    ❍ (video-focused)

    Candidate Management

    âś” (engagement focus)

    âś” (broad reach)

    ❍ (assessment-only)

    Candidate Screening

    âś” (chat, phone, and voice)

    âś” (chat)

    âś” (chat)

    Interview Scheduling

    âś”

    âś”

    ❍

    AI Video Interviewing

    âś”

    ❍

    âś”

    Fair Recruiting

    âś” (auditied by third parties)

    ❍ (limited tools)

    ❍ (basic checks)

    Note: Pricing and setup details are best discussed with a demo, tailored to your team size.

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    ROI Calculator

    See how Humanly can save your team time and money, rooted in a real case study.

    Input

    Case Study Value

    Annual Hires

    500 (home care scale)

    Hours Saved per Hire

    148,000 / 500 = 296 hours

    Recruiter Hourly Rate

    $50/hr


    Calculation

    Result

    Total Time Savings

    296 Ă— 500 Ă— $50 = $7.4M

    Story Behind It: This comes from a home care provider who screened 296,000 candidates, saving 148,000 hours. Your savings will depend on your team’s size.

    👉 Calculate your ROI.



    Real-World Impact

    Hear how Humanly has transformed hiring for teams like yours:

    • TheKey (Healthcare): Slashed application time from 30 minutes to 3, doubling hire rates from 1.7% to 3.5%, with a 4.58/5 candidate rating. Setup took weeks. Read more.
    • Top Accounting Firm (Business Services): Boosted productivity 5x with AI chat, screening thousands (50% off-hours), earning a 4.8/5 rating in three months. Read more.
    • Restaurant Chain (Hospitality): Cut drop-offs by 55%, doubled interview show rates with smart scheduling, and lifted retention 240%.
    • Home Care Provider (Healthcare): Screened 296,000 candidates, scheduled 138,000 interviews, saving 148,000 hours ($3.29M) annually.

    These stories fuel our mission—turning hiring hurdles into opportunities.

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    FAQ

    What makes an AI recruiting platform different from an ATS?
    An AI platform like Humanly handles candidate engagement, screening, scheduling, and interviewing, while an ATS tracks job postings. Humanly teams up with your ATS for a smoother flow.

    How does Humanly support fair hiring?
    Humanly regularly undergoes third-party audits to ensure it is helping to eliminate bias and promote fair recruiting.

    Can Humanly work for mid-sized and enterprise teams?
    Yes, Humanly fits any team size, with setup from days to months based on your needs.

    How long does it take to start using Humanly?
    Setup ranges from a few days to a few months, depending on your systems, as seen with TheKey’s quick rollout.

    What kind of help can I expect?
    Humanly provides support to get started, with teams finding it seamless to get started in weeks.

    Is there a service promise or response time?
    Specific promises vary, but Humanly’s customer success team delivers exceptional support.

    How does Humanly keep data safe?
    Humanly safeguards candidate info for hundreds of companies and millions of candidates.

    Can it handle our team’s size?
    Yes, it supports 30,000 employees (home care) and 220 locations (restaurant chain), adapting to your scale.

    What if we need changes after starting?
    Humanly’s flexible setup allows tweaks, like the accounting firm’s three-month adjustment.

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    Conclusion & Next Steps

    An AI recruiting platform like Humanly can transform hiring for your team in manufacturing or business services, turning challenges into opportunities. With real results like 10x faster applications and $3.29M in savings, it’s designed with your needs in mind. Use the feature matrix and ROI calculator to find your fit.

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