Hiring new people shouldn’t take forever. But for many HR and talent teams, it still does. Between sorting resumes, chasing candidates, and juggling interviews, the process often feels like it never ends. If you use UKG and find yourself buried in applications or losing great candidates because the process takes too long, there’s a better way to handle it. CloudApper AI Recruiter for UKG can help you reduce time-to-hire, save hours of work, and fill positions faster without leaving UKG. Let’s talk about what really slows things down—and how you can fix it.
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Why Time-to-Hire Keeps Getting Longer
The hiring landscape isn’t easy right now. When it comes to hourly or frontline jobs, it’s even tougher. Recruiters are often dealing with hundreds of applications for each position. Add in communication delays, manual screening, and scheduling mix-ups, and it’s no wonder the average time-to-hire keeps stretching out.
The longer your hiring time is, the more likely you are to lose good candidates. That’s where a little automation can make a big difference. The right tools can help you reduce time-to-hire by cutting out repetitive steps and making communication smoother for everyone involved.
How CloudApper AI Recruiter Helps Reduce Time-to-Hire
CloudApper AI Recruiter for UKG automates the most time-consuming parts of hiring—screening, scheduling, and communication—without changing your existing workflows.
Here’s how it helps HR and TA teams improve hiring speed and see faster results:
1. Let AI Handle Resume Screening
Most recruiters spend hours reviewing resumes. It’s repetitive and exhausting. AI can do that for you in seconds.
CloudApper AI Recruiter for UKG automatically parses resumes, checks who meets your criteria, and sorts the best candidates to the top of the list. You can skip straight to the people who are actually a fit instead of wasting time scanning resumes all day.
This one change alone can help you reduce time-to-hire and free up hours each week for more meaningful work.
2. Automate Candidate Shortlisting
Once candidates are screened, the next step is shortlisting—and this is where time is usually lost. Recruiters often compare profiles manually, making the process inconsistent and slow.
With CloudApper AI Recruiter, shortlisting happens automatically. The system evaluates candidates based on the criteria you set—like experience, location, or certifications—and ranks them instantly. You get a clear, ready-to-review list of qualified candidates within seconds.
This automated shortlisting step eliminates delays, reduces back-and-forth between hiring teams, and keeps your hiring time moving at full speed.
3. Stop Playing Calendar Tag
Scheduling interviews shouldn’t take three days of back-and-forth emails. With AI Recruiter, once candidates pass the screening stage, they can pick their own interview time from your calendar.
They get reminders and updates automatically, so you don’t have to chase anyone. No missed calls. No lost emails. Just a simple, quick process that keeps everyone on track.
The result? Fewer delays and a smoother experience for both sides.
4. Make It Easy for Candidates to Apply
Let’s be honest—many people won’t fill out long job forms. If applying feels like a chore, they’ll move on.
With CloudApper AI Recruiter, candidates can apply right from their phones. They scan a QR code or reply to a short chat message, and they’re in. The recruiter bot collects the basics—experience, skills, and availability—so you can get the info you need without the headache.
Manual vs. AI-Assisted Hiring in UKG
| Step |
Manual Hiring |
With CloudApper AI Recruiter for UKG |
| Resume Review |
Takes hours |
Done automatically in seconds |
| Interview Scheduling |
Endless back-and-forth emails |
Candidates self-schedule instantly |
| Communication |
Slow responses, missed calls |
Automated updates keep everyone in sync |
| Reporting |
Scattered spreadsheets |
Real-time insights in UKG |
| Time-to-Hire |
30–45 days |
Up to 97% faster |
Once you remove the manual steps, everything speeds up. Recruiters get their time back, and candidates stay engaged from start to finish.
What You Should Measure Along the Way
If you want to know whether your efforts are paying off, keep an eye on a few key metrics:
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Average Time-to-Hire: How many days it takes to make a hire.
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Drop-Off Rate: How many applicants lose interest midway?
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Interview-to-Offer Ratio: How efficient your interview process is.
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Offer Acceptance Rate: Whether candidates say yes after you make an offer.
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Recruiter Hours Saved: How much time you’re actually freeing up.
CloudApper AI Recruiter tracks these automatically inside UKG, so you don’t have to do it manually.
The Future of Hiring in UKG
The hiring race isn’t slowing down. Every day you spend reviewing resumes or chasing interviews is another day a good candidate accepts an offer somewhere else.
By using CloudApper AI Recruiter for UKG, you can take back control of your hiring timeline. You’ll fill jobs faster, give candidates a smoother experience, and help your team focus on what really matters—connecting with people, not paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does CloudApper AI Recruiter help reduce time-to-hire in UKG?
It automates resume parsing, candidate shortlisting, and interview scheduling. Recruiters see status in UKG, move faster on qualified applicants, and cut delays across the funnel.
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What is automated candidate shortlisting and why does it matter?
The system ranks applicants against your criteria (experience, location, certifications) in seconds. You review a focused shortlist instead of scanning resumes, which speeds decisions and reduces back-and-forth.
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Can candidates self-schedule interviews without email back-and-forth?
Yes. After passing screening, candidates choose an available slot from your calendar and get automatic reminders. This removes delays and improves show rates.
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How do candidates apply more easily on mobile?
They scan a QR code or reply to a short chat message. The recruiter bot collects essentials—skills, experience, and availability—so you get complete profiles without long forms.
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Which metrics should we track to prove faster hiring?
Time-to-hire, drop-off rate, interview-to-offer ratio, offer acceptance rate, and recruiter hours saved. These appear in UKG dashboards after setup so you can monitor improvements over time.
