Two women collaborate on a tablet beside a graphic showing checkmarked lists labeled Track, Screen, and Place—hallmarks of top recruitment software for small agencies.

For agencies that handle it all, trust the best recruitment software to do more, faster

You have a lot on your plate: finding candidates, managing client calls, and keeping placements on track. But spreadsheets and sticky notes simply can’t keep up. With Bullhorn’s leading recruitment platform, you can centralise your sales and hiring process in one intuitive system. Our small recruiting agency software helps you track jobs, manage candidates, and streamline your workflow — so you can focus on what really matters: your clients and candidates.

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Why Bullhorn is the top recruitment software for small agencies

Easy to use

Our intuitive interface lets your team start placing candidates and managing clients right away – no complex setup required.

All in one place

Reduce time-to-fill by streamlining workflows and communication across a centralised candidate and client system.

Support from recruiting experts

Personalised guidance ensures your team adopts Bullhorn quickly and gets the most value from your investment.

Quick onboarding & implementation services

Seamlessly migrate from spreadsheets or other systems with best-practice configuration and hands-on implementation support.

Open, connected platform for future growth

As your agency grows, add additional AI tools, automation, analytics, or even Middle Office capabilities, and access 300+ vetted partner technologies through our marketplace.

Expert help when you need it

Access real recruiting technology advisors who understand your agency’s challenges and deliver help when you need it most.

Because everything is in Bullhorn, I can quickly go in and see people they’ve already contacted, where certain stages are, provide additional insights, and really just help. It helps keep our recruiters contacting the same people over and over
Michael Johnson Founder, Growing HVAC
We've been able to take the busy work out of the hands of our recruiters through the use of technology, allowing us to operate as efficiently as a firm twice our size.
Anastasia Valentine President and Managing Partner, Resource 1

All the features and ATS tools that small recruitment agencies need to grow

CV parsing & candidate profiling

Bullhorn parses CVs faster and more accurately than other tools, automatically building structured candidate profiles and eliminating tedious manual data entry.

Interview scheduling & tracking

Coordinate interviews directly in the platform, with notifications and calendar syncing to streamline the process.

Email & calendar integration

All candidate and client communications are automatically linked to records, keeping workflows centralised.

Comprehensive Sales CRM

Manage client relationships and track leads and opportunities, all in one place.

Automated job postings

Post jobs to multiple boards and social channels in a single click, saving time and increasing visibility.

Automated workflows for placements

Set triggers for follow-ups, candidate communications, and placement steps to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Mobile access to candidates & jobs

Small agency recruiters can review profiles, update statuses, and communicate with clients or candidates from any device.

Talent pipeline management

Visualise and manage candidate pipelines for each role, ensuring efficient progression from lead to placement.

Compliance tracking

Built-in tools to track candidate consent and documentation for GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations.

A dashboard visualisation of Bullhorn, the top recruitment software for small agencies.

Big agency power. Built right in.

You don’t need a massive headcount to compete with the giants. We’ve baked our most powerful tools directly into the platform, so you can do the work of ten recruiters without hiring a single extra person.

  • Automation: Kill the busywork. Don’t just track tasks—automate them. With our visual workflow builder, you can automatically format resumes, trigger interview reminders, and update candidate records the moment a status changes. It’s like having an ops manager who never sleeps.
  • Analytics: Know what’s working. Don’t rely on hunches—rely on facts. With real-time, desk-level insights, you can track team activity, spot bottlenecks, and prioritise the deals that matter. It keeps your entire team laser-focused on revenue.
  • AI: Move faster. Don’t let admin slow you down—hand it off. With Amplify, our native AI, you can draft emails, screen candidates, and summarise profiles in seconds. It handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on building relationships.

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How small agencies boost results with Bullhorn

19%

more submissions per job

Agencies make 19% more submissions per job with better visibility into open roles and recruiter activity.

24%

more placements per head

Achieve 24% more placements per recruiter by automating workflows and reducing manual admin.

28%

more jobs filled

Fill 28% more roles with faster pipeline visibility and streamlined communications.

Frequently asked questions about small recruiting agency software

Yes, even small recruitment agencies can benefit immensely from recruitment software like Bullhorn. Bullhorn streamlines candidate management, automates repetitive tasks, and provides real-time insights into your pipeline. With tools designed specifically for small agencies, recruiters save hours each week, increase placements per recruiter, and improve client satisfaction. Investing in Bullhorn small recruiting agency ATS software gives your business the tools to grow, scale smarter, and compete with larger firms.

Bullhorn is trusted by recruitment agencies of all sizes, and small agencies can achieve significant results with it. With smarter candidate management, pipeline visibility, and CRM features, your team can save hours daily and focus on growth. Backed by 25+ years in recruitment, 350 support staff, and $45M in annual R&D, Bullhorn provides 24/7 UK support, giving small recruiting agencies the confidence and tools to compete with larger players.

Absolutely. Bullhorn supports over 10,000 recruitment agencies worldwide, from founders and small teams to large operations, helping them manage clients, automate tasks, and focus on placements. This enables efficient growth from startup to fully operational agency.

Bullhorn combines the best of competitors: AI and automation like Atlas, workflow efficiency like Loxo, analytics like Vincere, and CRM functionality like JobAdder, all in one scalable, small staffing agency. We offer an ATS solution with expert onboarding and unrivalled support.

Yes. Bullhorn small staffing agency software connects seamlessly with email platforms, LinkedIn, Slack, calendars, and other tools commonly used in the industry.

We take an open, collaborative approach to technology. You have the freedom to browse our Marketplace to connect specialised apps you already know and trust, or use our API to link up with the systems you prefer to work with.

With streamlined onboarding, your small agency can start automating tasks and managing candidates within days. No lengthy training required.

Bullhorn replaces the manual data entry and messy spreadsheets that often slow down new agencies. Instead of typing in details by hand, the system reads resumes for you and automatically creates searchable profiles so you can find people with the right skills quickly. You can also view candidate information and save notes directly inside your email inbox, which means you won’t waste time switching between different apps. Because every conversation and document is stored in one shared space, your team stays organised and never loses track of a great hire. This keeps your workflow simple from the start, allowing you to focus on making placements and hitting your growth targets without the admin headache.

Small agencies using Bullhorn experience faster placements, less administrative work, and improved client and candidate experiences, which drive tangible growth and increased revenue.

Yes. Bullhorn grows with your agency. Whether you’re adding consultants, increasing placements, or expanding into new markets, the platform scales seamlessly. As your agency evolves, you can add other Bullhorn products to handle more complex automations, provide more in depth reporting, or use AI Search & Match capabilities, and much more.

Bullhorn small recruiting agency software keeps your sales and recruiting in one system. You see every lead, candidate, and email on one screen instead of jumping between tools. Our smart search helps you find the right talent fast, handling the admin work so you can stay organized and grow your agency.

Unlike competitors like Atlas, Loxo, Vincere, or JobAdder, Bullhorn offers the best support, expert onboarding, and a proven track record helping small agencies save time and increase placements.

Bullhorn is designed to help small agencies grow efficiently. While it’s an investment, the time saved, increased placements, and smarter insights deliver measurable value. Request a quote to see how Bullhorn small recruiting agency ATS can deliver measurable value for your agency.