How Harnex Used an AI Hiring Platform to Reduce Time-to-Hire by 60%

Harnex achieved a remarkable 60% reduction in time-to-hire. Prior to Niyuk, the average time to fill a critical position, like a Production Engineer or a Quality Assurance Technician, often stretched to 8-10 weeks. With Niyuk, this average time was consistently brought down to 3-4 weeks. This drastic acceleration means those departments could onboard essential talent much faster, lowering project delays and retaining production momentum.

For instance, a vital senior management role that normally took 12-14 weeks to fill was successfully closed in 6 weeks, displaying Niyuk's ability to explore even complex hires by fast identifying and background check of top-tier candidates. This quick cycle of days enables critical roles to be filled much faster.

By automation of repetitive tasks, dropping off dependencies on external resources for initial screening, and minimizing recruiter overtime, Harnex realized an estimated 25% decline in cost-per-hire. Before Niyuk, significant expenditure was allocated to job board postings, external head-hunter fees for initial candidate sourcing, and substantial recruiter hours dedicated to manual resume reviews and phone screenings.

Niyuk's AI-based faster candidate screening capabilities mainly reduced the urge for these external services and optimized internal resource allocation. For instance, for every 100 hires, Harnex estimated savings of ₹5,00,000 annually in recruitment expenses, leading to a more efficient allocation of their HR budget.

This also included a drop in the indirect costs related with vacant positions, like lost productivity and increased workload on current staff.

The expedited and transparent hiring process, coupled with fast feedback loops allowed by Niyuk, led to a remarkable improvement in candidate satisfaction. According to Harnex's candidate feedback surveys the number of positive comments about the effectiveness and professionalism of their hiring process increased by 35%.

From the initial acknowledgement of their application to the scheduling of their interviews candidates valued the timely responses and transparent communication. The platform made the candidates experience more interesting and less frustrating by providing timely updates and progress notifications. This positive perception not only improved Harnex's employer brand but also increased their acceptance rates among preferred candidates, as top talent is often drawn to companies with smarter and respectful hiring practices.