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How Upman Placements Transformed Recruitment with iSmartRecruit's On-Premise ATS
An Ahmedabad-based HR outsourcing and manpower consultancy serving 1,500+ clients across 20 countries switched from an insecure cloud ATS to iSmartRecruit's On-premise solution — gaining complete data control, deep customisation, and cutting time-to-hire by 70%.
A top manpower consultancy serving 1,500+ clients across 20 countries
Upman Placements is a top manpower consultancy and HR outsourcing services company that has carved a niche in the global market. The firm delivers exclusive and personalised services for critical business functions including recruitment, RPO, payroll management, and human resource outsourcing.
With an impressive track record spanning 12+ years, Upman has catered to over 1,500 clients, placed more than 27,000 candidates, and served 55 renowned brands with a dedicated team of 100+ HR professionals. Operating across 20 countries including the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, and several Middle East, European, and African markets, Upman's commitment to personalised executive search and strategic HR solutions has earned it a trusted global reputation.
Four roadblocks. Four fixes that transformed on-premise hiring.
Upman faced significant hiring challenges because of the limitations of its previous cloud-based ATS. Here's how switching to iSmartRecruit's On-premise solution addressed each one.
Previous cloud-based ATS was less secure
Upman's recruiters felt like sailors lost in a foggy sea — unable to see the shores of efficiency and security. Entrusting sensitive candidate information to the cloud felt like sending ships into a storm without a compass. Fears of data breaches and loss of control over valuable information were a constant concern for the HR consultancy.
Improved data security & full system control
By hosting iSmartRecruit on its own servers, Upman gained complete control over sensitive recruitment data — significantly reducing the risk of external breaches. Strict security protocols and adherence to internal and regulatory compliance standards are now enforced in-house. As their HR Recruiter put it: "Now we're assured that our sensitive information is securely managed in-house."
Past system lacked customisation
The customisation Upman desperately needed was like a distant island — visible, yet unreachable. Serving clients across different regions with varying hiring needs, every attempt to tailor the cloud-based software left the team struggling in a net of limitations. The provider simply couldn't adapt the system to their exact requirements, forcing workarounds that cost time and impacted service quality.
Endless customisation with on-premise solution
iSmartRecruit's On-premise ATS gave Upman the power to tailor the system precisely to each client's unique hiring needs — unlocking a new realm of efficiency. As their Managing Director noted: "The robust customisation capabilities in iSmartRecruit's On-premise ATS are highly praiseworthy for their flexibility and adaptability to our specific client hiring needs."
Team collaboration hurdles
Upman's recruitment team struggled to find harmonious collaboration due to communication gaps — failing to develop a synchronised understanding of recruitment goals, and candidate profiles seemed like a distant dream. This disjointed approach led to conflicting opinions, delayed decisions, and hindered recruitment fluidity. The lack of effective collaboration ultimately impacted the quality of hires.
Smarter decisions with deeper insights
iSmartRecruit's self-hosted software unlocked a new era of data-backed hiring decisions. With deeper insights from comprehensive data analysis, Upman gained a clearer understanding of their recruitment workflow. As their Head of Strategy said: "It provides us with a wealth of actionable data that allows our HR professionals to make well-informed decisions faster."
Lengthy hiring cycles costing top talent
Without automation or a centralised workflow, every stage of the recruitment cycle — shortlisting, scheduling, follow-ups, status updates — required manual effort. This slowed the entire process to a crawl, and in a competitive market where top candidates move fast, Upman was losing qualified people to employers who could move decisively and quickly.
Enhanced team collaboration & reduced hiring time
iSmartRecruit's on-premise solution provided an all-in-one platform where all stakeholders can engage and share information efficiently — ensuring everyone stays aligned on candidate profiles, job requirements, and recruitment statuses. Their Director captured it best: "It's not just about faster hiring; it's the seamless collaboration that stands out. We're now more synchronised in our hiring approach, leading to quicker and better-quality hires."
Measurable improvement across every stage of hiring
Upman Placements enhanced its recruitment approach with iSmartRecruit's On-premise ATS. The exceptional improvements are a testament to the software's capabilities.
iSmartRecruit's On-premise ATS and CRM software has revolutionised our recruitment process. With complete data control, customisation, and robust security, it's the perfect fit for our organisation. Our hiring efficiency has elevated, and we are happier with iSmartRecruit!
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