Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I choose Scout Talent software over HRIS?

HRIS can lead your organization into a technological dead-end if the system is not using current technology. Databases and programs can quickly become out of date and ineffective. The system can also lack specialized features and functionality in certain applications. Maintenance and updates affect the entire system, which can interrupt access. Updates with bugs cause more headaches! All this creates further pain and frustration in the recruitment process. It can increase time to hire, which ultimately increases costs.

Having the right tools to do the job is essential and this begins with superior best-of-breed technology. Recruitment is a critical strategic function, not an add-on. Our systems are built specifically to streamline your recruitment process, drive best practice in talent acquisition and invigorate your employer brand. They’re not bolt-ons to HRIS or payroll systems, which so often force you to compromise. Scout Talent’s solutions meet the specific needs of in-house recruitment teams and your hiring managers.

A best-of-breed (BoB) system is the best system in its specialist category. It’s an advanced platform that provides specialized features for a particular application. Some organizations believe it’s difficult for a software provider to excel in every niche, which is why they purchase software from different vendors to build the best enterprise workflows via integrated applications.

Scout Talent is recruitment software built by recruiters, for recruiters. We know that bringing the right talent into your organization is a critical strategic priority, and cannot not be compromised on. In comparison, a human resources information system (HRIS) covers all aspects of human resources to administer organizational processes and collect data. Essentially, it’s a software suite that links components across an organization using one central data hub. However, this can mean compromise in specialist functionality.

At Scout Talent, our goal is to provide the best recruitment software and services for organizations to attract and hire the best talent. We provide Recruitment Marketing & Advertising services to help you attract and convert top talent; Shortlisting and Selection services to help you find your top candidates faster; Employer Branding services for you to consistently attract and retain top talent; and Employee Engagement Surveys for strategic reviews of your entire workforce to assess engagement levels. We even supply end-to-end recruitment support through Recruitment Process Outsourcing, with specialists supporting or acting as your in-house recruitment team.

For more information, read our service information page.

Of course! Our brilliant in-house development team can work with you to make sure the system suits your day to day recruiting needs. They conduct a customized scoping session, and you will always have a direct line to speak with our product team.

Scout Talent actually offers advice and initial project scoping at no cost to the organization. Our plan is to give first and provide the best recruitment and technology advice available. If we aren’t the right solution, we will tell you!
Scout Talent offers unlimited Hiring Manager users at no cost, and only changes subscription costs based on HR/Admin level users.
Subscription costs for Scout Talent depend on a range of factors including HR User licenses, possible integrations and modules required. We are entirely transparent with our pricing structure, so please get in touch with our team to arrange a tailored proposal and demonstration.
Scout Talent takes great pride in how your critical data is stored. Our cloud solution is stored with the highest level of commercial security, and backed up consistently across locations to ensure no loss.

You can request a demo online today with a member of the Scout Talent team. It’s so simple and you can request a demo of the Scout Talent product suite right now!

Please enter your details into the “request a demo” form, and a member of our team will arrange a discovery call (to ensure Scout Talent is right for you), and arrange a tailored demonstration of the requested Scout Talent solutions.

As a full recruitment solution, Scout Talent takes pride in guiding you through a tailored process to ensure not only that our solutions are right for your organization, but also that we deliver the highest level of value. The purchase and implementation processes are quite simple, and will enable you to take your recruitment to the next level!
Scout Talent connects with best-of-breed and HRIS platforms. Once integration is complete, at the click of a button Scout Talent can send critical candidate information across to your other platforms. Integration is easy! Talk to our friendly team to run you through the process.

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Why Choose Scout Talent

“I’m aware of the silly tricks that those in the industry play, which is why we use Scout Talent instead of an agency! We’ve actually done A/B testing on Scout Talent vs a recruiter, and the quality was chalk and cheese- no kidding, you can quote me.”

– Melissa Kirby
Sharpe and Abel

Our Total Talent Acquisition Software

Recruitment Campaign Services
The right mix of expertise, structure, and care, our recruitment campaigns make hiring faster, easier, and more cost-effective

Employer Branding
Position your company as an employer of choice with a strong employer brand

Employee Engagement Surveys
Gain insights on how your people feel at work so you can boost performance, retention, and culture

Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Expert recruiters and proven processes to hire top talent efficiently and more cost-effectively

Learning Services
We design customised digital training, delivered through a powerful LMS that streamlines, tracks, and measures learning—building skills and boosting performance.

Key Benefits

Expert-led campaigns crafted with strategy and care to connect you with the right people quickly, easily and cost-effectively.
Combine authentic employer branding with engagement insights to create workplaces where top talent wants to belong and stay.
Access seasoned recruiters who work inside your business—bringing flexibility and proven processes without the cost or risk of extra headcount.
Show candidates and employees you invest in their future with development pathways that make your organisation a magnet for great people.
Why Choose Scout Talent

“I’ve been a user of Scout’s software for many years, working with both the full enterprise solution :Recruit and the lite :Essentials platform. I appreciate that Scout offers fit-for-purpose options to suit different business needs.



Scout’s ATS has been instrumental in driving efficiency and productivity. In a previous project …This transformation saved our team significant time… and eliminated room for error with its intuitive workflow and transparent features.



It’s a fantastic product, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.”

– Wendy Woodford
People and Culture Manager
Housing Trust

Our Total Talent Acquisition Software

:Recruit
Your AI-powered total talent acquisition ATS and CRM solution

:Recruit Essentials
Your AI-powered Lite version of :Recruit tailored for small organisations

:Onboard
Your digital contract creation

:Recruit Pro
Your AI-powered :Recruit + :Onboard, backed by human expertise, tools, analytics, and specialist support

:Engage
Your recruitment marketing and candidate pooling platform

Scout Learning
Your customisable LMS with specialist support

Scout Talent App
Your mobile application helping you hire on the go

Felix
Your AI-powered talent acquisition assistant

Key Features

Post once, publish everywhere, and track candidates from application to hire in a single platform.

Leverage AI to screen faster, uncover hidden talent, and craft compelling job ads that attract the right candidates.

Make confident hiring decisions with dashboards that highlight pipeline health, recruiter performance, and ROI.

Connect with job boards, HRIS, payroll, and more, keeping your recruitment process fluid and connected.