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Talent acquisition software

End-to-end talent acquisition software to streamline the entire hiring process. Engage a new generation of talent and hire the right people for your organisation.

Our talent acquisition solutions for in-house HR teams and hiring managers helps you enhance candidate experience, align talent with business strategy, and get maximum return on investment (ROI) by hiring the very best.

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Why do you need talent acquisition software?

A winning candidate experience is everything in modern recruitment. As Millennials and Gen Z candidates enter the workforce, it is vital to upgrade your hiring strategy and create a simple, cohesive journey to secure the talent you need. A talent acquisition platform gives HR departments and hiring managers complete control, automating processes and optimising candidate experience to improve the chance of making top hires and retaining them.

As hiring moves into the future, more businesses are becoming skills-based organisations. These organisations structure talent strategies around skills, not just roles, creating a more adaptable workforce. 59% of HR leaders are prioritising building critical skills and competencies – the future success of organisations depends on this. Businesses need the backing of robust talent acquisition solutions to attract candidates with the right skills and onboard them successfully.

Benefits of using our talent acquisition software

Our talent acquisition software sits within the recruitment module of our HR and payroll platform, PeopleXD.

Using our dedicated talent acquisition platform will help your business to:   

  • Decrease your cost-per-hire and attrition rate
  • Get the right metrics to assess and analyse hiring efficiencies with intuitive reporting and dashboards
  • Measure and improve ROI of talent acquisition efforts to increase business impact
  • Measure success and track conversion rate from visit to hire
  • Enhance visibility, increase the talent pool and optimise candidate attraction strategies
  • Create a seamless candidate experience to attract and hire top talent for your organisation

Attracting talent is only half the picture: retaining and developing the talent you hire is key to long-term success. It is essential to pair candidate acquisition with good talent management and performance management to grow your people and organisation.

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What talent acquisition solutions can you leverage?

Our talent acquisition platform is used by hiring managers and HR departments to streamline processes, including attracting talent, screening candidates, making offers and onboarding.

These are the vital components of our talent acquisition system:

The Doctors Laboratory success story

"The feedback we have received so far has been very positive and employees generally feel happier that we have made a difference to their working day...

Commercially we will achieve the return on investment in two years. However, in real terms the hours saved for each manager are significant," says Matt Gibbons, HR Director at The Doctors Laboratory.

An end-to-end talent acquisition system with PeopleXD

Hiring has changed and will continue changing. Candidates prioritise the hiring experience and top talent is harder to secure than ever. Your organisation faces a challenging future, which demands a re-shift on how you think about your talent acquisition strategies.

Access PeopleXD is a powerful talent acquisition platform, providing HR departments with resources to deliver a recruitment plan that fully aligns with business strategy. With unmatched depth and breadth, PeopleXD features dynamic dashboards to give richer data access and insights, helping hiring managers to make informed decisions and take effective action. As part of your long-term talent acquisition strategy, see tangible results, cost benefits, measurable milestones and improved ROI.

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Talent acquisition FAQs

What is talent acquisition software?

Talent acquisition software is used by HR departments and recruitment professionals to source, attract and hire top talent. Using dedicated software makes talent acquisition simpler and more effective, giving organisations the ability to automate processes, find the right people and speed up time to hire.

What are the most important talent acquisition tools?

Talent acquisition is important because it streamlines the entire hiring process, making life easier for both recruiters and candidates. With an entire new generation entering the workforce for the first time, traditional hiring methods might not be as effective. This type of software helps recruiters and HR professionals utilise modern, generation-friendly techniques to hire the best talent for their business.

Some of the more important talent acquisition tools include: 

What is the difference between recruitment and talent acquisition?

Recruitment involves active hiring to fill open positions. Talent acquisition is about finding the right talent to meet business needs, deliver on objectives and take businesses to the next level. Talent acquisition is a longer-term strategy to bring the right people on board and build the workforce of the future. 

This is why a lot of businesses are investing in talent acquisition platforms due to their massive capabilities for sourcing, screening and more.

Speak to one of our Access People experts

Our HR and payroll software solutions support every aspect of your people strategy, from recruitment and onboarding right through to training, talent management, payment and employee benefits. Talk to one of our experts to find out how we can help you unite, integrate and optimise all of your people processes to maximise the success of your employees.