# ATS Buyer Scorecard

Use this checklist when comparing Workable, Greenhouse, Lever, BambooHR, Zoho Recruit, Breezy, JazzHR, Ashby, or another ATS.

## Hiring context

- Roles hired per quarter:
- Hiring managers involved:
- Compliance/data retention needs:
- Existing HRIS/payroll tools:
- Careers page and job-board requirements:

## Scorecard

| Criterion | Weight | Vendor A | Vendor B | Vendor C | Notes |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---|
| Candidate pipeline usability | 20 |  |  |  |  |
| Hiring manager adoption | 15 |  |  |  |  |
| Interview scorecards and feedback | 15 |  |  |  |  |
| Job posting and careers page | 10 |  |  |  |  |
| Communication templates and scheduling | 10 |  |  |  |  |
| Reporting and source quality | 10 |  |  |  |  |
| Compliance, retention, and permissions | 10 |  |  |  |  |
| HRIS/payroll integration path | 10 |  |  |  |  |

## Implementation checklist

- [ ] Pilot one live role before full migration.
- [ ] Import only necessary historical candidates.
- [ ] Standardise stages, statuses, scorecards, and email templates.
- [ ] Confirm data retention and candidate consent settings.
- [ ] Train hiring managers on feedback expectations.

## Decision record

- Selected ATS:
- Why it won:
- Risks accepted:
- Owner:
- Review date: