Spark Hire Recruit
Spark Hire — Hiring Software for Lean Teams that Need to Hire Faster
Spark Hire provides hiring software for lean HR teams, including one-way video interviews, predictive behavioral assessments, automated reference checks, and an easy-to-use applicant tracking system. Trusted by 7,000+ organizations in 100+ countries, Spark Hire integrates with hundreds of HR and recruiting tools and embeds AI to streamline screening, assessment, and selection while keeping humans in control.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- SOC 2 Type II
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
European Union
Hosting
EEO and GDPR compliance claimed. Trust Center provides templates/reports upon request.
Retention & deletion
Interviews and assessments are stored while the subscription is active; they are retained for up to 30 days after cancellation, according to the product FAQs. Enterprise offers location-based data retention settings.
GDPR and EEO compliance indicated. SOC 2 Type II reports available via Trust Center or upon request.
Feature Scope
Core ATS: host a careers page; embed jobs; post to multiple job boards; branded email domain; requisition approval management (Growth/Enterprise); review offers for approval; location/category-based roles (Enterprise); customizable hiring workflows; automated workflow steps; auto-assign hiring tasks; email/Slack/MS Teams notifications; self-service interview scheduling; panel interview scheduling with room auto-reserve and time blocks (Growth/Enterprise); generate e-signature offers; internal mobility job board (Growth/Enterprise); manage leads (Growth/Enterprise). Sourcing and AI: AI-assisted job descriptions; AI-suggested screening questions; knockout and diversity questionnaires; parse/search resumes; AI-assisted candidate search; AI Resume Review credits (Pro: 6,000/yr; Growth: 24,000/yr; Enterprise: 36,000/yr). Assessments and interviews: one-way video interviews; AI Video Review; AI summaries and transcriptions of one-way videos; customizable scorecards; AI summary of evaluations; predictive behavioral assessment (Growth/Enterprise); automated reference checks. Analytics: pre-built reports; custom reports (Growth/Enterprise); candidate experience surveys and insights (Growth/Enterprise). Data management: CSV import/export; data migration (5,000 candidates included on all plans; more available via quote); custom opening/candidate fields (Enterprise); programmatic daily export (Enterprise). Integrations: job boards; HRIS; calendars (Gmail/Outlook); LinkedIn Apply Connect; LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect; Zoom; Microsoft Teams; Slack; DocuSign (Growth/Enterprise); SSO; 50+ HR/ATS partners and 1,000+ productivity apps; API access available as paid add-on. Security and compliance: EEO and GDPR compliance; SOC 2 Type II; role-based access controls (Growth/Enterprise); Single Sign-On (SSO) add-on for Pro/Growth and included in Enterprise; location-based data retention settings (Enterprise); ability to complete security questionnaires (Enterprise); Default vs Custom Terms of Service and Data Processing Agreement (DPA) depending on plan. Storage and privacy: interviews/assessments stored while subscription is active; 30-day retention after cancellation (per product FAQs). Support and onboarding: 24x6 support for ATS; live training and onboarding for all ATS plans; Customer Success team (Team for Pro/Growth; Dedicated for Enterprise). Source: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/, https://www.sparkhire.com
Pricing hints: ATS plans billed annually only. Recruit Pro: starting at $299/month (up to 200 employees). Recruit Growth: starting at $499/month (up to 500 employees). Recruit Enterprise: Talk to Sales (>500 employees). Add-ons: SSO (for Pro/Growth), API access, additional AI Resume Review credits, larger data migration. Currency USD; accepts credit/debit, ACH/wire, and US checks. No refunds; upgrades prorated; downgrades at renewal. Existing Spark Hire customers get best pricing for Spark Hire Recruit as incremental to current plan. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/
Security hints: SOC 2 Type II; EEO and GDPR compliance; role-based access (Growth/Enterprise); Single Sign-On available (add-on for Pro/Growth; included in Enterprise); location-based data retention settings (Enterprise); willingness to complete security questionnaires for Enterprise; Trust Center access for templates/reports. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/
Compliance hints: GDPR/EEO indicated. Data Processing Agreement (DPA): Default for Pro/Growth; Custom for Enterprise. SOC 2 Type II audit reports available upon request/Trust Center. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/
Implementation hints: ATS implementation support and training for all new customers; most organizations implement within ~30 days. Data migration support from prior ATS; average migration time ~14 days; 5,000 candidates included across plans (more via custom quote). Phased migration, tailored training, train-the-trainer approach for larger orgs. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/
Support hints: ATS support 24x6 included; live training and onboarding included for all ATS plans; Customer Success team support for Pro/Growth (Team) and Dedicated CSM for Enterprise. For other Spark Hire products, 24x7 support is noted; ATS page specifies 24x6. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/
Integration hints: Job boards; HRIS; Gmail/Outlook calendars; LinkedIn Apply Connect and Recruiter System Connect; Zoom; Microsoft Teams; Slack; DocuSign (Growth/Enterprise); SSO providers; 50+ HR and ATS partners; 1,000+ productivity apps; API access as paid add-on. Example partner page: ATS OnDemand integration with status-triggered invites and in-ATS viewing/sharing of Spark Hire videos. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/, https://www.sparkhire.com/partners/ats-ondemand/, https://www.sparkhire.com
Core ATS: customizable workflows and pipelines; drag-and-drop step configuration; role-based access; automated task assignment and step triggers; requisition approval flows (Growth/Enterprise); e-signature offers; offer approvals; location/category-based roles (Enterprise). Collaboration and scheduling: self-service interview scheduling; Gmail/Outlook calendar integrations; bulk and panel interview scheduling (Growth/Enterprise); auto-reserve rooms and allocate time blocks (Growth/Enterprise); notifications via email, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. AI and assessments: AI-assisted job descriptions and screening questions; AI resume review with transparent scoring (plan credit limits); built-in one-way video interviews; AI-assisted interview questions; AI video summaries and core competency review; interview scorecards and evaluation summaries; predictive behavioral assessment (Growth/Enterprise); automated reference checks. Sourcing and candidate intake: post to multiple job boards; LinkedIn Apply Connect and LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect; screening/knockout and diversity questionnaires; resume parsing and search; AI-assisted candidate search; employee referrals; sourcing Chrome extension; manage leads and talent pools (Growth/Enterprise); internal mobility job board (Growth/Enterprise). Analytics and reporting: pre-built reports and dashboards; custom report builder (Growth/Enterprise); pipeline visibility; candidate experience surveys and insights (Growth/Enterprise). Data and admin: CSV import/export; data migration (5,000 candidates included); custom opening/candidate fields (Enterprise); programmatic daily export (Enterprise); branded email domain. Integrations: job boards, HRIS platforms, calendars, Zoom, MS Teams, Slack, DocuSign (Growth/Enterprise), LinkedIn Apply/RSC, Workday integration for one-way video interview step/links; 50+ HR/ATS integrations and 1,000+ apps via Zapier; API access as add-on. Security and privacy controls: SOC 2 Type II (available on request); EEO and GDPR compliance references; manage candidate deletion and information requests; SSO available (add-on for Pro/Growth, included in Enterprise); location-based data retention settings (Enterprise); security questionnaire support (Enterprise); DPA terms (Default/Custom by plan).
Pricing hints: ATS is annual contract only. Plans: Recruit Pro (up to 200 employees) starting at $299/month billed annually; Recruit Growth (up to 500 employees) starting at $499/month billed annually; Recruit Enterprise (500+ employees) Talk to Sales. Pricing varies by company size and bundle usage. AI Resume Review credits: Pro 6,000/yr; Growth 24,000/yr; Enterprise 36,000/yr. Data migration includes 5,000 candidates (more available via custom quote). Add-ons: SSO (Pro/Growth), API access, Additional Brands. Currency: USD. Payment: credit/debit, ACH/wire, checks (US). No month-to-month for ATS. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/.
Security hints: Mentions SOC 2 Type II (audit available on request). EEO and GDPR compliance references. Role-based access. Single Sign-On: add-on for Pro/Growth, included in Enterprise. Manage candidate deletion and information requests. Location-based data retention settings (Enterprise). Security questionnaire support for Enterprise; Trust Center access otherwise. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/applicant-tracking-system/ and https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/.
Compliance hints: References EEO and GDPR. SOC 2 Type II available. Data Processing Agreement (DPA): Default for Pro/Growth, Custom for Enterprise. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/.
Implementation hints: Implementation support and training provided for all new ATS customers; most organizations implement within 30 days. Average data migration time ~14 days. Includes kickoff with dedicated point of contact, careers page integration guidance, multiple training sessions (settings, positions, email templates, system overview), and a train-the-trainer approach for larger teams. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/.
Support hints: ATS support listed as 24x6 at no additional charge. Live training and onboarding included. Customer Success: Team (Pro/Growth) and Dedicated (Enterprise). Security questionnaires completed for Enterprise prospects/customers. Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/.
Integration hints: Native integrations across job boards, HRIS, calendars (Gmail/Outlook), LinkedIn Apply Connect and LinkedIn RSC, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, DocuSign (Growth/Enterprise), Workday (one-way video interview workflow and link-back), plus 50+ HR/ATS partners and 1,000+ apps via Zapier. API access available as paid add-on. Some integrations require paid add-ons (e.g., Dayforce, UKG Pro, Workday for video interviewing). Sources: https://www.sparkhire.com/applicant-tracking-system/, https://www.sparkhire.com/pricing/, https://www.sparkhire.com/news/spark-hire-and-workday-integration/.
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- Job requisitions
- Career site
- Multi-posting
- CV parsing
- Pipeline/Kanban
- Interview scheduling
- Scorecards
- Offer management
- E-signature
- Recruiting analytics
- AI screening/ranking
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Integrations
- MS Teams integration
- Slack integration
Administration
- Custom fields
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
- SOC 2
Pricing Model
Flat
ATS plans are billed annually only; pricing is tiered by employee count, not per user.
Implementation
Live training and onboarding included for all ATS plans. Implementation is designed to minimize disruption during ATS changeovers.
Support
Email · Cat · Web form · Help Center · Dedicated account manager
Other Spark Hire products note 24x7 support; ATS page explicitly states 24x6.
Integrations
API
APIAPI access available as paid add-on.
HRIS (various)
HRISIntegrates with multiple HR systems.
Google Calendar
OtherCalendar integration (Gmail).
ATS OnDemand
ATSExample partner: status-triggered invites and in-ATS viewing/sharing of Spark Hire videos.
LinkedIn Apply Connect
OtherStreamlines apply flow from LinkedIn.
LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect (RSC)
OtherSyncs LinkedIn Recruiter activity with ATS.
Zoom
OtherVideo conferencing for interviews.
Microsoft Teams
SSOInterview scheduling/meetings; also used for notifications.
Slack
OtherNotifications for hiring events.
DocuSign
OtherE-signature for offers (Growth/Enterprise).
Microsoft Outlook Calendar
OtherCalendar integration (Outlook).
SSO providers
SSOSSO available as add-on for Pro/Growth and included in Enterprise.
Job boards (various)
OtherMulti-posting to multiple job boards.
50+ HR/ATS partners
OtherBroad partner ecosystem.
1,000+ productivity apps
OtherConnectivity to a large number of productivity tools.
