Imagine you're building a dream team, but instead of superheroes, you're assembling HR professionals. Your mission? To create an HR department so effective it could manage the Avengers' workplace disputes without breaking a sweat.
Sounds impossible? Maybe not.
In 2024, with the right screening tools at your disposal, you can assemble an HR team that's not just good—it's transformative. We're talking about a team that can navigate the complexities of remote work, champion diversity and inclusion, and drive employee engagement to new heights.
But here's the kicker: 73% of HR leaders feel ill-equipped to identify and hire top HR talent. That's right—even the pros struggle to find their own kind.
So, how do you separate the HR heroes from the zeros? How do you find the candidates who can truly elevate your organization's human capital strategy?
In this post, we'll dive into the cutting-edge tools that are revolutionizing HR recruitment. From AI-powered personality assessments to virtual reality situational judgment tests, we'll explore the tech that's helping companies build HR teams capable of tackling the workplace challenges of tomorrow.
Buckle up, because by the end of this article, you'll have the insider knowledge to assemble an HR team that would make even Tony Stark jealous.
8 Best Tools for Screening HR Professionals
Hirevire
Hirevire is the best out there if you are busy and hiring is not the only thing that you do.
Hirevire will collect all types of responses from video, and audio, to file responses to give you better judgement about the candidate's abilities.
You get to see candidates’ true personalities shine while gathering in-depth insights about their abilities.
It is the fastest way to pre-screen applicants and identify those worth investing in for further interviews.
Key Features of Hirevire
Video Screening - Assess soft skills/fit with pre-recorded video Q&A
Time Savings - Skip initial interviews to accelerate screening
ATS Integration - Smooth syncing promotes unified candidate experiences
Intuitive Interface - Easy for both recruiters and applicants to use
With Hirevire, you can rapidly identify promising talent while simultaneously providing an engaging, modern experience.
Hirevire Cons
It is not a good fit if you receive very few resumes.
Not a good fit for interviewers with ample time.
Reviews
G2 rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Capterra: 5.0 stars
Trustpilot: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Pricing of Hirevire
Hirevire offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card requirements. There are 3 pricing tiers available:
One Job: $19 per month (Billed annually)
Startup: $49 per month (Billed annually)
Growth: $149 per month (Billed annually)
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Toggl Hire
Toggl Hire is a powerful tool designed to streamline recruiting processes for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as hiring teams.
The software offers a range of capabilities, including video screening and tracking, combined with a comprehensive applicant tracking system (ATS) and focused skills testing.
Key Features of Toggl Hire
Customizable video questions
Candidate tracking and pipeline management
Structured video interview workflows
Chrome extension for easy scheduling
Downsides of Toggl Hire
Reporting and analytics functionality lags behind competitors
Smaller customer base and community
Reviews & Ratings of Toggl Hire
G2 rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Capterra: 4.5 stars
Pricing of Toggl Hire
Free plan: Essential features for new businesses hiring occasionally - $0/month
Basic plan: Effortless hiring solution for small businesses - $25/month / Only billed annually at $299
Premium plan: Tailored to supercharge startups and growing businesses - $100/month / Billed annually at $1,200
Business plan: Fully customizable hiring for bigger teams and fast-growing organizations - $469/month / Billed annually at $5,628
Monjin
Monjin offers an intelligent hiring platform with advanced video assessment capabilities.
Key Features
Structured video interview workflows
Custom criteria scoring and ratings
Candidate sentiment analysis via AI
Chrome extension for easy scheduling
Downsides
More focused on mid-market and enterprise
Steep learning curve for some users initially
Reviews & Ratings
G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Pricing
Custom quote based on needs
TestGorilla
TestGorilla offers easy-to-use video interview software for SMBs.
Key Features
Custom multi-media interview kits
Structured interview workflows
Collaboration tools and stakeholder reviews
Integration with Greenhouse and Workable
Downsides
More lightweight features compared to enterprise tools
Analytics and reporting capabilities limited
Reviews & Ratings
G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Capterra: 4.2 stars
Pricing
$149/month base plan - $399/month enterprise plan
VideoAsk
VideoAsk provides an easy-to-use video recruiting solution for quick screening.
Key Features
Simple video question creation
Pre-set video interview templates
Candidate management and notifications
Mobile app for field recruiters
Downsides
Less advanced customization than competitors
Analytics and reporting functionality
Reviews & Ratings
G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Capterra: 4.7 stars
Pricing
Custom quote based on needs
Adaface
Adaface helps tech companies hire better, faster. This innovative solution is designed to streamline the process of identifying the most qualified candidates for your tech roles efficiently.
By leveraging Adaface, you can save valuable engineering time by utilizing a vast library of over 750 custom assessments that evaluate candidates' on-the-job skills across various programming languages, frameworks, and aptitudes.
Key Features of Adaface
Customizable coding tests and assessments
Automated video interview workflows
Candidate sentiment analysis with AI
Chrome extension for easy candidate scheduling
Downsides of Adaface
More focused on technical/IT roles
Smaller customer base than competitors
Reviews & Ratings of Adaface
G2 rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Capterra: 4.7 stars
Pricing of Adaface
Individual plan: $180/ year
Starter plan: $500/ year
Pro plan: $900/ year
Scale plan: $3000/ year
Growth plan: $5500/ year
Enterprise plan: $20,000/ year
Odro
Odro empowers businesses with an advanced hiring platform that incorporates sophisticated video screening capabilities.
Designed specifically for the recruitment process, Odro offers an all-in-one video interviewing and candidate engagement solution.
Key Features of Odro
Structured, automated video workflows
Custom criteria scoring and ratings
Candidate sentiment analysis via AI
Integration with ATS like Greenhouse
Downsides of Odro
A steep learning curve for some users initially
Potentially pricey for smaller companies
Reviews & Ratings of Odro
G2 rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Capterra: 4.3 stars
Pricing of Odro
Custom quote
Hirevue
HireVue is one of the leading video interview software platforms, used by over 700 top enterprises worldwide.
Their hiring intelligence platform transforms the way companies discover, hire, and develop talent.
It combines video interviews with predictive, validated IO science and artificial intelligence (AI).
HireVue augments human decision-making in the hiring process and delivers higher-quality talent, faster.
Key Features of HireVue
Intelligent video interview capabilities with AI scoring.
Automated scheduling, reminders, and interview analyses.
Library of pre-built video assessments.
Analytics dashboard and custom reporting.
Broad question libraries.
Worldwide candidate availability.
Insights powered by linguistics and facial recognition.
Downsides of HireVue
There is a steep learning curve for some users.
It can be pricey for smaller companies.
Some users reported poor video quality in HireVue interviews, which can frustrate candidates and interviewers.
Reviews & Ratings of HireVue
G2 rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Capterra: 4.5 stars
Pricing of HireVue
Essential: Starting at $35
Enterprise: Starting at $75
Premium: Request a demo
The Future of HR: Tools Meet Human Insight
In the quest to build exceptional HR teams, we've explored a landscape where cutting-edge technology meets human expertise. The key takeaway?
The most powerful HR screening isn't about finding perfect individuals—it's about crafting teams that can navigate the complex, ever-changing world of modern workplaces.
These tools—from AI-driven assessments to VR simulations—aren't just shiny new toys.
They're gateways to understanding candidates on a deeper level, allowing us to build HR teams that are more than the sum of their parts. Teams that can truly transform organizations.
But where do we go from here?
Start small: Choose one new screening tool to implement in your next hiring round. Observe how it changes your perception of candidates and your hiring decisions.
Collaborate: Share your experiences with other HR professionals. The HR Tech World conference or the SHRM annual conference are great places to connect and learn from peers who are also navigating this new terrain.
Stay curious: Follow thought leaders like Josh Bersin or Meghan M. Biro on LinkedIn. Their insights can help you stay ahead of the curve in HR tech and strategy.
Reflect and adapt: After each hire, take time to analyze how your new tools influenced the process. Were there any surprises? Any areas where human insight proved invaluable?
Remember, the goal isn't to automate HR—it's to augment our human capabilities, allowing us to build teams that are more insightful, more adaptable, and more human than ever before.
Your journey to building a transformative HR team starts now. Are you ready to take the first step?