HRIS and HRM platforms have become the backbone of modern HR departments—handling everything from employee records to payroll and benefits. But as companies grow, so do their needs. That’s where modular add-ons come in, and one module in particular is seeing rapid adoption: the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

While payroll remains the most requested HRIS add-on (due to compliance complexity and its direct link to employee satisfaction), ATS is quickly climbing the ranks—and for good reason.

✅ Recruitment Complexity
Hiring isn’t what it used to be. High-growth companies, distributed teams, and evolving compliance standards make recruitment more complex than ever. ATS platforms help automate and streamline sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.

✅ Seamless Integration
Integrating ATS directly into the HRIS reduces friction between hiring and onboarding. No more double data entry, lost candidate info, or disconnected workflows.

✅ Scalability
As hiring scales, so must the tools behind it. An ATS is essential for managing high-volume pipelines and keeping the candidate experience consistent.

📊 Where Does ATS Rank?
After payroll and time/attendance modules, ATS is now one of the most requested add-ons—especially among companies with ongoing hiring needs.

Vendors are already responding by adding ATS. The message is clear: recruitment is no longer an afterthought—it’s a strategic function.

If your HRIS platform doesn’t offer an integrated ATS, you're missing a critical piece of the employee lifecycle—and a huge opportunity to deliver more value to users. There are three options build/ acquire or white label Candidly. Contact us to find our more.

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