Insights from Jayla on HR Analytics

Jul 31, 2024

Lecture on HR Analytics by Jayla, Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist at Growth Tribe

Introduction to HR Analytics

  • HR Analytics: Use of data in HR to make informed decisions on hiring and people management.
  • Importance: Organizations using HR analytics have reported 82% higher three-year average profits (Deloitte report).

Tools for Tracking HR Analytics

  • Applicant Tracking System (ATS): Good for hiring purposes
  • HR System: Provides insights into people and processes

Key HR Metrics to Track

1. Time to Hire

  • Definition: Time from a candidate expressing interest to accepting an offer
  • Importance: Faster hiring leads to onboarding of top talent
  • Steps to Calculate:
    • Sum of time to hire for each role over a period
    • Divide by number of hires in that period
  • Tools: ATS with reporting functions, manual tracking, Workable (benchmark tool)
  • Optimization: Identify the longest steps in the recruitment funnel and use tools to optimize

2. Sourcing Statistics

  • Definition: Data on how and where high-quality candidates are sourced
  • Importance: Focus efforts on effective channels to save time and costs
  • Tracking Methods: Unique application links, Google Analytics and UTM parameters
  • Tools: utm.io, Bitly, Google Analytics
  • Visualization: Tableau, Excel, Google Sheets

3. Recruitment Funnel Effectiveness

  • Definition: Effectiveness of the recruitment process from sourcing to contract signing
  • Focus: Website visitor to applicant conversion rates
  • Benchmark: More than 11% conversion rate is excellent (Jobvite)
  • Tools: Google Analytics for tracking, Smart Job Board for setup
  • Optimization: Employer branding, authentic promotion, employee stories, mobile-friendly career site

Tips and Best Practices

  • Employer Branding: Important for attracting quality candidates
  • Candidate Feedback: Use surveys to improve career pages
  • Focus on Mobile: Ensure a seamless mobile experience on career sites

Conclusion

  • Starting Point: Begin with important metrics and start collecting data
  • Resources: List of tools available in the video description
  • Call to Action: Like, subscribe, and comment with additional tools

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