Hire better with recruiting software built for small business.
Spreadsheets and long email chains were never built for recruitment. Give your team a top-tier hiring system, powered by AI, for only $150 a month.
300+ companies powered by our software
Manual recruitment isn't just costing you time. It's handing your top candidates to your competitors.
In most small businesses, recruitment falls to whoever has the capacity. When hiring is one of many responsibilities, follow-ups get delayed, applications pile up unreviewed, and great candidates go cold. The cost is rarely visible until the right person has already accepted an offer elsewhere.
Write job ads in minutes, not hours
Felix, our AI assistant, generates engaging job ads instantly based on your role requirements. No writer’s block, no blank page – just compelling copy that attracts the right applicants from the moment it goes live.
Cut through the volume with AI screening and smart automations
AI Screen reviews every application and generates candidate summaries automatically, surfacing your best applicants without you reading every resume. Pair that with automations that move candidates through your pipeline and trigger communications at the right stage – so your process keeps running even when recruitment isn’t your only priority.
Manage every candidate in one clear view
Every application lands in a single, centralized pipeline. Rate and rank candidates, assign statuses, make notes, and move people forward – all without digging through your inbox. Every action is tracked so nothing slips through.
Give every applicant a professional first impression
A branded careers portal with your logo, colours, and imagery gives every candidate a consistent, professional experience from the moment they apply. Your organisation looks exactly as credible as it is – and your employer brand is stronger for it.
Communicate with every candidate in a click
Send 1:1 emails or bulk communications using branded templates at any stage of your process. Keep candidates warm, send interview invitations, and deliver outcome notifications without manually drafting every message.
Build a talent pool that works for your next hire too
Keep expressions of interest open at all times to capture great candidates even when you are not actively hiring. Every applicant stays in your database so when the next role opens, your shortlist is already waiting.
Better hiring in four steps.
Post your job in minutes, not hours
Felix, our AI assistant, drafts your job ad instantly. Post to Indeed, and your own careers page from one place - no switching platforms, no starting from a blank page.
Let AI find your top candidates for you
AI Screen reviews every application and surfaces your best candidates automatically, cutting screening time dramatically. No more working through hundreds of applications one by one.
Track every candidate in one clear pipeline
Every application lands in one centralized view. Move candidates forward, send branded communications, and keep your process on track - without digging through your inbox.
Build a talent pool for every future hire
Keep expressions of interest open at all times so great candidates come to you. Every applicant stays in your database - even those you don't hire today - so you never have to start from scratch again.
$150
Per month, flat rate. No lock-in, no per-user fees.
$1,800
In free recruitment advertising credit, included on signup.
300+
Organizations hiring better with :Recruit
4.5/5
Rating on G2
Works with the platforms your
candidates already use.
:Recruit Essentials connects directly with Australia’s leading job boards – so you can reach more candidates without leaving the platform.
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Start with :Essentials. Scale when you're ready.
Scout Talent grows with your organization. As your hiring needs evolve, add more capability – no switching platforms, no starting over.
:Recruit
When your hiring activity outgrows Essentials, :Recruit removes the job cap and unlocks advanced features - unlimited active roles, enhanced reporting, SmartForms, interview scheduling, and more.
:Engage
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline between hiring cycles. :Engage helps you nurture passive candidates so every future role starts with a warm shortlist, not a blank slate.
Recruitment services
When hiring demand exceeds what your team can handle alone, our specialist recruiters step in. Flat fee, no placement fees, fully integrated with your platform.
Small businesses hiring better with Scout Talent.
It is straightforward to set up and use. The support team is quick to respond to any enquiries and offers help through multiple people and functions. Compared to other ATS I’ve used, it is the easiest system to use, and all the hiring managers have said so.
Shannon S
HR Manager
I have been using Recruit for many years and find it very efficient and easy to use. The customer service and support team are very responsive and helpful if there are any issues, and it is great to have everything in one place.
Kets Phanthavong
Employee Experience Coordinator
The layout and the dashboard are straightforward to use. The way you can monitor the progression of the recruitment and the process.
Heather Hall
Manager, Human Resources
Small business recruiting software vs.
managing it manually.
The difference between a manual process and purpose-built recruiting software isn’t just efficiency.
It’s the candidates you lose, the time you don’t get back, and the roles that stay open longer than they should.
One approach holds your business back. The other sets you up to hire better.
Managing recruitment without the right tools
- Candidates tracked across spreadsheets and email
- No visibility of where each applicant stands
- Follow-ups missed, great candidates going cold
- Hours spent on admin that could take minutes
- Roles staying open while competitors move faster
- No record of past candidates for future roles
Hiring with clarity and confidence
- Every application in one centralized pipeline
- Real-time view of every candidate at every stage
- Automated communications keep candidates warm
- AI handles the screening, you focus on the best
- Move fast enough to secure the right person
- Talent pool grows automatically with every hire
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need a full HRIS to manage recruitment properly?
No – and most small businesses that try full HRIS platforms find they’re paying for far more than they need. :Recruit Essentials is purpose-built for recruitment only, which means faster adoption, simpler workflows, and none of the complexity of an all-in-one HR platform. If your existing payroll or HR system is working, keep it. :Recruit Essentials handles recruitment and integrates where it needs to.
How long does setup take?
Most businesses are up and running within 30 days. Setup is handled primarily by our team – all we need from you is a 30-minute call to understand your process. You focus on your business while we get everything ready.
How many people can use :Recruit Essentials?
:Recruit Essentials is flat rate with no per-user fees. There is no limit on the amount of users.
How many roles can I post at one time?
:Recruit Essentials supports up to 3 active roles at a time – built for organizations with steady, predictable hiring rather than high volume. If your needs grow beyond that, upgrading to :Recruit removes the cap entirely.
Does :Recruit Essentials integrate with our existing systems?
:Recruit Essentials connects directly with Indeed, and integrates with your careers page so every job posts from one place. If you have specific integration requirements, our team can discuss your options during a demo.
What support is included?
:Recruit Essentials includes Scout Talent team support and access to our full on-demand training library and recruitment webinars. If you need hands-on help with advertising, reviewing applications, or assessments, our recruitment specialists are available when you need them.
What if we outgrow :Recruit Essentials?
Upgrading is straightforward. Your data, candidates, and process all carry across – nothing gets lost. :Recruit, our next tier, removes the job cap and unlocks advanced features including enhanced reporting, smart forms and interview scheduling. Your Scout Talent platform grows with you.
Is there a lock-in contract?
Upgrading is straightforward. Your data, candidates, and process all carry across – nothing gets lost. :Recruit, our next tier, removes the job cap and unlocks advanced features including unlimited active roles, enhanced reporting, and interview scheduling. Your Scout Talent platform grows with you.
Better recruitment. Stronger organizations.
See how :Recruit Essentials gives your team a top-tier hiring system, powered by AI, for only $150 a month – starting today.
