HigherMe provides an applicant tracking system that utilizes automated screening and video cover letters to streamline the hiring process for retail and service employers. By reducing the average time to hire to just one day and increasing interview completion rates by three times, HigherMe helps businesses efficiently find and onboard qualified candidates.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Franchise and retail businesses often struggle with inefficient and time-consuming hiring processes, leading to delays in filling open positions and increased operational costs. Managing multiple job boards, screening numerous applications, and manually scheduling interviews can overwhelm managers and HR staff.
Solution
HigherMe provides a streamlined applicant tracking system (ATS) designed to simplify and accelerate the hiring process for franchise and retail businesses. The platform integrates with major job boards, automates candidate screening using fit scores and video cover letters, and offers automated interview scheduling. HigherMe also facilitates paperless onboarding, allowing new hires to complete necessary paperwork digitally before their first day, increasing employee retention and reducing administrative burden.
Target Audience
HigherMe primarily targets franchise owners, multi-unit managers, and HR managers in the restaurant, retail, and service industries seeking to improve their hiring efficiency.
Features
- Integration with job boards such as Indeed, Snagajob, Google, and ZipRecruiter
- Video cover letters to introduce candidates beyond their resumes
- Fit score to identify candidates matching specific criteria
- Automated interview scheduling with reminders
- Text-to-apply feature enabling candidates to apply via text message
- Customizable, mobile-friendly onboarding documents
- Virtual employee filing cabinet for storing and managing records