· Recruiting · 1 min read
ATS Scorecards: KPIs That Actually Matter
Cut through vanity metrics. Focus on the hiring KPIs that drive real business outcomes.
Your ATS has 50 reports. You need 5 metrics.
Here’s what actually matters for staffing and recruiting teams.
The Core Metrics
1. Time-to-Fill by Role Type
Not overall average. Break it down by role complexity.
- Entry-level roles
- Mid-level roles
- Senior/specialized roles
Each has different benchmarks.
2. Source Quality
Which channels produce candidates who:
- Make it past screening?
- Accept offers?
- Stay past 90 days?
Cost-per-hire means nothing without quality.
3. Pipeline Velocity
How fast are candidates moving through stages?
Stalled pipelines = lost candidates. Track stage-to-stage movement weekly.
4. Offer-to-Accept Ratio
Low acceptance rates signal problems:
- Compensation misalignment
- Slow process
- Poor candidate experience
5. Hiring Manager Responsiveness
The hidden bottleneck. How long does it take to get feedback?
Building Your Scorecard
Pull these 5 metrics into one weekly view. Review every Monday.
That’s an ATS scorecard that drives action.