Recruitment & HR
Off-the-shelf ATS platforms sort CVs by keyword. We build AI that understands candidates, fitted to your workflow and your compliance requirements.
Independently certified information security & quality management OpenKit builds custom AI recruitment tools that go beyond what off-the-shelf ATS platforms can offer. OpenKit develops custom recruitment AI including Chapta, a job matching platform where AI-driven conversation replaces traditional CVs. OpenKit is ISO 27001 certified, ensuring candidate data handling meets enterprise security standards.
UK recruitment industry value
REC RISR 2024/25
of UK employers already use AI in hiring
BBC, Feb 2024
What we build
A 15-minute AI conversation replaces CV spam. Chapta matches candidates and employers through mutual interest, with personalised "why you match" explanations for every role.
No more ghosting from either side. We built the matching engine, conversational onboarding, and job discovery from scratch.
Goes beyond keyword matching to understand role fit. Custom models learn from your hiring patterns.
Rank candidates by genuine suitability, not keyword density. Recruiters review a shortlist, not a pile.
Automated checks for protected characteristic bias. Problems surface before they reach hiring decisions.
Handles calendar conflicts, timezone differences, and multi-stage loops. Integrates with Outlook and Google Calendar.
The difference
Data protection
Recruitment AI handles personal data at scale. Every system we build starts with data protection, not as an afterthought.
Consent management, data minimisation, and automatic deletion schedules built into every system. Candidates can request access or erasure, and the system handles it without manual intervention.
Automated bias auditing designed to help meet Equality Act requirements. Monitoring flags when screening outcomes diverge across protected characteristics, before they reach hiring decisions.
Audit trails for every screening decision. UK-hosted infrastructure as standard. Built with the ICO's guidance on AI and data protection in mind.
ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 certified How we work
We start with a free consultation to understand your hiring challenges. No sales pitch, just an honest conversation about where AI fits your workflow.
Free discovery call to map your recruitment workflow, pain points, and existing tech stack. We identify where AI has the highest impact for your specific operation.
We pick one high-impact workflow to automate first. Clear success criteria, defined data handling, measurable outcomes before any code is written.
4-6 week build with your ATS integration, GDPR controls, and recruiter training included. Fortnightly demos so nothing is a surprise at launch.
Review results with real data. If the pilot delivers, we expand across your hiring pipeline. If it does not, you walk away.
Recruitment AI questions
Direct answers about implementation, integration, and data protection
A focused pilot on a single workflow, such as candidate screening for one role type, typically takes 4-6 weeks. Full integration across your recruitment pipeline depends on the number of systems involved, but most clients see measurable results within the first quarter.
Yes. We build integrations with major platforms including Workday, Greenhouse, BambooHR, Lever, and Bullhorn. Where a standard connector does not exist, we build custom API integrations. Your recruiters keep using the tools they know.
Off-the-shelf platforms offer the same scoring models and workflows to every customer. Custom AI is trained on your role requirements, your candidate signals, and your hiring patterns. The result is a system that gets better at finding candidates who actually succeed in your organisation, not just candidates who match generic keyword lists.
Yes. We recommend starting with a single workflow, such as CV screening for a high-volume role. You see real results before deciding on a broader rollout.
Candidate data is among the most regulated personal data under GDPR. We build consent management, data minimisation, and automatic deletion schedules into every system. Candidates can request data access or erasure, and the system handles it automatically.
Every recruitment team works differently. Talk to us about your specific challenges and we will tell you honestly whether custom AI is the right fit.
If your team is spending more time fighting software than evaluating candidates, talk to us. Free, no-obligation consultation.
Book a free strategy session and discover your AI advantage with our expert team
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