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Executive Search · Leadership Hiring

How United HR Solutions Transformed Executive Search with a 45% Faster Time-to-Hire

An Ahmedabad-based executive search firm with a 35-year legacy replaced a rigid, costly system with iSmartRecruit — gaining AI-powered search, automated workflows, and the data-driven insights needed to place top executives across 27 countries.

Customer since
2019
Products used
Executive Search Software
Industry
Staffing & Recruiting
Company size
11–50 employees
Location
Ahmedabad, India
About the company

A 35-year executive search firm built on trust, ethics, and global reach

United HR Solutions was established in 1986 by a father-daughter duo with a simple yet profound mission: bridging the gap between employers and employees with a human touch. Specialising in executive search, United HR focuses on filling managerial and top management positions across Finance, Marketing, Engineering, HR, and IT.

A member of NPA Worldwide — a global recruitment network connecting independent firms for cooperative placements — United HR has placed more than 40,000 candidates across 2,300+ clients in 27 countries. Their mission, "We Care, We Serve... Together We Grow," is a commitment that has earned the trust of clients and candidates around the world.

At a glance
Established 198635+ years of executive search expertise across India and globally
27 countries40,000+ candidates placed across 2,300+ clients worldwide
NPA Worldwide memberPart of a global network of independent recruiting firms
Ahmedabad, IndiaSpecialising in CXO & managerial placements across Finance, IT, Engineering, HR & Marketing
The transformation

Four roadblocks. Four fixes that elevated executive search.

United HR Solutions' previous local system held back a firm with 35 years of expertise. Here's how iSmartRecruit addressed each challenge that was stopping them from achieving success in executive hiring.

1
Before

Absence of data-driven insights

Without robust analytics, United HR relied on outdated methods and gut feelings — leading to mismatched placements and wasted resources. The old system couldn't track hiring metrics, limiting visibility into recruitment effectiveness and restricting detailed client reporting.

After

Efficient executive database management

iSmartRecruit's Next-Gen database search — featuring Fuzzy, Proximity, Boolean, and Semantic search — lets recruiters find top executive talent quickly and accurately. Centralised candidate profiles, resume management, and ATS tracking ensure every placement is monitored and managed with precision.

2
Before

Limited features & lack of customisation

The previous system's rigid setup hampered United HR's ability to tailor the executive search process to specific client needs. Missing advanced search, customisable workflows, and tool integrations slowed operations, impacted service quality, and affected client satisfaction.

After

Automated executive search for efficient hiring

Automated job posting, candidate sourcing, and a Chrome Plugin for LinkedIn expanded the talent pool with minimal effort. AI-powered matching, automated reminders, and real-time analytics optimised the entire hiring process — cutting time-to-hire and significantly improving placement quality.

3
Before

Elevated expenses — the high cost of the old system

Substantial maintenance and upgrade costs drained financial resources, limiting investment in executive outreach and marketing. The old system's lack of automated matching and data analytics made the search process inefficient, causing United HR to lose potential business opportunities.

After

Slashed costs & accelerated operations

Candidate matching automation reduced manual effort significantly. The integrated Recruiting CRM cut response times, while robust analytics identified bottlenecks and optimised processes. Collaboration tools sped up decision-making — freeing recruiters to focus on talent engagement and relationship building rather than admin.

4
Before

No visibility into executive candidate progress

With over 40,000 placements across 27 countries, United HR runs multiple concurrent executive searches at any time. Without a centralised tracking system, monitoring each candidate's stage across different mandates was chaotic — leading to missed follow-ups, delayed decisions, and frustrated clients expecting regular updates on senior-level searches.

After

Simplified executive progress tracking

Real-time reporting and a centralised dashboard give recruiters an instant view of every executive's status across hiring stages. The Executive Talent Pool Management feature segments candidates by role, while the Recruiting CRM tracks all interactions — ensuring executives are consistently informed and placements move smoothly from application to hire.

The results

Measurable improvement across every stage of hiring

iSmartRecruit proved to be an invaluable asset to United HR Solutions, transforming their executive search process and yielding outstanding results across all key recruitment metrics.

45%
Reduction in time-to-hire
60%
Increase in application frequency
49%
Increase in retention rate
Decrease in time-to-fill0%
Decline in candidate drop-off ratio0%
Increase in candidate satisfaction rate0%
Improvement in sourcing quality rate0%

We see an overall increase in the executive recruitment process and the satisfaction level at all stages. This improvement has been consistently observed across different levels.

Kanishka Kapoor, Executive Recruiter, United HR Solutions
Kanishka Kapoor
Executive Recruiter, United HR Solutions
Why this fits firms like yours

Built for executive search firms placing senior leaders across global markets

Next-Gen executive database search

Fuzzy, Proximity, Boolean, and Semantic search lets your team locate the right executive profiles in seconds — across a database of any size.

Automated, customisable workflows

Build workflows that match your exact executive search process — with automation handling the repetitive tasks so consultants focus on relationships.

Real-time analytics and reporting

Track every hiring metric in real time — giving your team and your clients the data-driven insights that manual systems simply can't provide.

See what a result like this could look like for your search firm

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