CleverConnect CRM
Clever Connect — Award-winning talent acquisition platform
CleverConnect is a leading European talent acquisition platform that accelerates recruiting through AI and automation. The platform includes modules for Candidate Relationship Management (CRM), optimized career sites, digital employee referrals, multi-channel talent campaigns, and scheduled video interviews. CleverConnect helps companies generate qualified applications, build and maintain talent pools, and ensure GDPR-compliant recruiting processes.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
European Union
Retention & deletion
Retention periods for talent profiles can be defined according to the customer's requirements. Consent renewal can be automated; automatic deletion of a talent profile when consent is not given is optional.
Feature Scope
- Talent Pools: Centralized, structured storage of all talent data; role- and permission-based workflows; tags; pool sharing; contact history in profiles; powerful search including Boolean strings.
- Proactive/Active Sourcing: Chrome browser extension; Import from LinkedIn/Xing/GitHub in just a few clicks; standardized profiles; team-oriented sourcing with mentions/reminders; AI matching between talent pools and jobs.
- CRM Automations: Nurturing campaigns via email, SMS, WhatsApp; personalized journeys; triggers based on actions/date/profile characteristics; automatic pool assignments; reminders and notifications; event management (registration, follow-ups, QR code self-service).
- GDPR Management: Consent obtained upon initial contact; centralized storage of consent records, including the version of the accepted privacy policy; automatic consent renewals and optional profile deletion; configurable retention periods and texts.
- Dashboard & Reporting: Centralized relevant KPIs, real-time overview, data-driven recommendations/notifications, ROI comparisons, role-based views.
- Career Site & Landing Pages (Integration): CMS for career site landing pages; integrated talent forms; ATS integration; follow-ups via CRM automations.
- Communication Channels: Email, SMS, WhatsApp; automated confirmations/updates; post-interview feedback loops.
- Security/Privacy: ISO 27001-certified product; GDPR-compliant data processing; European hosting; centralized data storage instead of local silos.
- Integrations: 50+ BMS/HRIS integrations and 100+ ATS; iPaaS “CleverConnect Exchange” for flexible, API-based connections and synchronization; data migration & ongoing syncs.
- Collaboration & Productivity: Tasks/reminders in profile, notifications for new registrations, color-coded performance indicators in the dashboard.
- Other features: Quick Apply, Advanced Search, Employee Advocacy/Gamification (platform-wide).
Pricing hints: Modular platform (including CRM, Career Site, Referrals, Campaigns, Video Interview)
Security hints: ISO 27001-certified product; GDPR-compliant processing; centralized data storage; European hosting confirmed for the platform.
Compliance hints: Explicit: GDPR compliance and dedicated GDPR management (consent management, retention periods, deletion processes, record-keeping).
Implementation hints: Seamless integration with 50+ BMS/HRIS systems and 100+ ATS; iPaaS "CleverConnect Exchange" for flexible integrations (APIs, data sources, workflows). Provider supports planning, integration, data migration, and ongoing synchronization; ongoing support after go-live.
Support details: Help Center available to customers; provider offers project management and technical support during integration, as well as ongoing maintenance and optimization. Teams in 15 European offices, multilingual support.
Integration highlights: Integrations with 50+ BMS/HRIS and 100+ ATS; iPaaS Exchange for new/custom integrations; browser extension (Chrome) for profile import (LinkedIn/Xing/GitHub); connection to career sites/landing pages/forms; Multi-channel communication (email, SMS, WhatsApp); ATS sync/data migration.
- Multi-channel campaigns: Orchestration of email, SMS, and WhatsApp, including storage of individual communication preferences per talent profile. • Target group segmentation: Use of pre-segmented talent pools, filters, and tags; creation of customized distribution lists. • Template and content management: Reusable, CI-compliant templates without design or programming knowledge. • Automation: Nurturing flows based on candidate activities (e.g., form submission, profile update); automatic team notifications (e.g., upon new registration). • GDPR management: Fully automated data collection, renewal, and deletion/data cleansing; configurable data management and deletion settings. • Analytics & Dashboard: Measure campaign performance, KPIs, and insights for optimization; data-driven recommendations for action. • Central CRM/Talent Profiles: Contact history of all interactions per talent for a complete view. • Integrations: Connection to 100+ ATS systems and use of CleverConnect platform modules (CRM, career site, employee referrals, video interviews). • Security & Compliance: ISO 27001-certified product (currently covering CRM and referral modules as well as German teams; expansion planned); 100% GDPR-compliant data processing; DPO and Information Security Officer appointed. • Operational Efficiency: Workflows, Active Sourcing, Advanced Search, Landing Pages, Quick Apply, Mobile App, Gamification, and Employee Advocacy as complementary platform features.
Pricing hints: Demo/quote available upon request.
Security hints: ISO 27001-certified product (currently CRM and recommendation modules as well as German teams; planned expansion). Fully GDPR-compliant data processing; configurable data management and data deletion policy. Designated roles: Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Information Security Officer (ISO).
Compliance hints: Explicit: GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001 certification. References to privacy policy.
Implementation hints: Reference to strong project management, customer focus, and European support; no specific onboarding/migration details.
Support hints: Customer Help Center available; demo request; community/networking and expert exchange mentioned.
Integration hints: Integrations with 100+ ATS (vendors/products not named). Multi-channel messaging via email, SMS, and WhatsApp.
- Asynchronous video pre-screening: Candidates answer predefined questions via recording (desktop/mobile), independent of time and location.
- Automated invitations: Personalized emails based on candidate profiles.
- Question library: Extensive library of general interview questions, expandable and customizable by role/vacancy.
- Configurable interview parameters: Number of questions, number of attempts to answer, preparation time, etc.
- Candidate guidance: Instructions and FAQs for a smooth process and a better candidate experience.
- Collaboration within the hiring team: Share videos with team members and hiring managers for joint evaluation and decision-making.
- Employer Branding: Configurable company profile with text, images, and videos; option for team members to pre-record video responses to questions; personalized closing messages (thanks, next steps).
- Analytics & Feedback: Dashboard for tracking campaign performance; automated satisfaction surveys for applicants.
- Integrations: Connectivity to 100+ ATS (listed on the site) and over 50 BMS/HRIS systems; iPaaS “CleverConnect Exchange” for rapid integration with multiple data sources and APIs; continuous synchronization of applicant data and contact histories; technical support for planning/implementation.
- Security & Data Protection: 100% GDPR-compliant processing; configurable data management including data deletion; designated roles (DPO, ISO). ISO 27001 certification (currently for referral and CRM modules as well as German teams; planned expansion to all modules/teams).
- Languages/Localization: Website and product communication available in DE/EN/FR; teams in 15 offices across Europe.
Pricing hints: Demo/quote upon request. Source: https://www.cleverconnect.com/de/zeitversetztes-video-interview
Security hints: GDPR-compliant data processing; configurable data management and deletion settings; Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Information Security Officer (ISO). ISO 27001 certification available (currently for recommendation and CRM modules as well as German teams; expansion planned). Source: https://www.cleverconnect.com/de/zeitversetztes-video-interview
Compliance hints: Explicit: GDPR-compliant; ISO 27001 certification (partial coverage, expansion planned). Source: https://www.cleverconnect.com/de/zeitversetztes-video-interview
Implementation hints: Seamless integration into existing BMS/HRIS via 50+ pre-built integrations; iPaaS “CleverConnect Exchange” for new/remaining systems (connection to multiple data sources and APIs). Technical support from CleverConnect for planning/implementation; data migration and ongoing synchronization; ongoing support/optimization. Source: https://www.cleverconnect.com/de/zeitversetztes-video-interview
Support hints: Support team assists with integration and provides ongoing maintenance/optimization; Help Center for customers linked in footer. Source: https://www.cleverconnect.com/de/zeitversetztes-video-interview
Integration hints: Reference to “… and 100+ ATS” as well as “integrations with over 50 common BMS and HRIS systems.” The iPaaS “CleverConnect Exchange” enables further integrations via connections to data sources and APIs. Source: https://www.cleverconnect.com/de/zeitversetztes-video-interview
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- Recruiting analytics
- Career site
- Referrals
- CV parsing
Analytics
- Dashboards
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Core HR
- Workflows
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Security & IT
- Data residency region
- RBAC
Pricing Model
On request
Implementation
Support
Web form · Help Center
Integrations
Talents’in
ATSExample of a niche ATS integration (reference: Courir, among others).
Diverse ATS (100+)
ATSNative integrations with over 100 ATSs.
Channel in Multi-Channel Campaigns
SMS
OtherChannel in Multi-Channel Campaigns
Channel in Multi-Channel Campaigns
CleverConnect CRM
OtherNative platform module; shared talent profile & history
CleverConnect Karriereseite
OtherNative Platform Module; Landing Pages & Quick Apply
CleverConnect Mitarbeiterempfehlungen
OtherNative Platform Module (Referrals)
CleverConnect Video-Interviews
OtherNative Platform Module
SAP SuccessFactors
ATSExample of a native ATS integration; part of the 100+ ATS connectors.
Various ATS (100+)
ATSThe vendor claims to be “fully integrated with all major applicant tracking systems”; broad ATS coverage.
100+ ATS integrations
ATSNative integrations; continuous synchronization of applicant data and contact histories.
50+ BMS/HRIS integrations
HRISPre-built integrations with popular HRIS/BMS systems.
CleverConnect Exchange (iPaaS)
OtherIntegration Platform as a Service for quick connection to multiple data sources and APIs.
Public/Partner APIs
APIAPI-based data integration and synchronization between CleverConnect and third-party systems.
Various ATS (50+)
ATSAutomatic import/synchronization of job openings and applicant statuses; Quick-Apply/form data is synchronized with the ATS.
Google for Jobs
OtherAutomatic referencing/indexing to improve the discoverability of jobs.
