Talroo, a leading data-driven talent matching platform, has been named the Best Frontline-Focused Solution in Talent Acquisition at the 2025 HR Tech Awards by Lighthouse Research & Advisory. The award acknowledges Talroo’s innovation in connecting employers with frontline workers and skilled tradespeople—groups often overlooked by traditional job boards.
Driving Innovation in Frontline Hiring
Talroo’s success stems from its ability to efficiently match employers with frontline workers across industries like healthcare, logistics, warehousing, food service, retail, and manufacturing. The platform’s Apply Intelligence™ feature suite, which includes tools like SmartMatch and SmartApply, leverages real-time behavioral data and AI-powered tools to deliver better candidate matches, reduce cost per hire, and improve onboarding completion rates.
“Talroo is redefining frontline hiring with a platform built specifically to reach the overlooked workforce others miss,” said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. “A caregiving startup using Talroo saw a $14.41 cost per hire, nearly 100% onboarding completion, and a pipeline of ready-to-work talent—all in just the second month of using the platform.”
AI-Powered Tools for Precision Hiring
Talroo’s SmartMatch and SmartDriveTime tools stand out for their precision targeting and hiring efficiency at scale. These features allow employers to effectively connect with a talent pool that’s often difficult to reach, making frontline recruitment faster and more cost-effective. The platform’s ability to match the right candidates with the right job openings has been a game changer for many organizations.
“We’re incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Thad Price, CEO of Talroo. “For more than a decade, we’ve been laser-focused on building technology to serve frontline workers and the employers who rely on them. This recognition validates that vision—and the hard work of our team—to deliver smart, scalable solutions for hiring the frontline workforce that keeps our society running.”
A Look Ahead: Talroo’s Future in Talent Acquisition
This prestigious recognition reinforces Talroo’s position as a leader in talent acquisition technology. As employers in sectors where hiring speed, accuracy, and reach are critical, Talroo’s platform provides an indispensable solution for streamlining frontline recruitment. The company’s continuous investment in AI and data-driven technologies ensures it will remain at the forefront of workforce optimization.
Talroo was selected from a highly competitive pool of entries, evaluated by an independent judging panel of industry experts, analysts, and practitioners. To learn more about the 2025 HR Tech Award winners.
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