Emissary Text Recruiting
Engage candidates and employees at scale with intelligent two-way text messaging.
Executive Summary
Emissary Text Recruiting is a platform designed for recruiters and HR teams to streamline candidate and employee engagement through two-way text messaging at scale. It automates repetitive communication tasks, such as screening and scheduling, using conversational AI while maintaining a human-in-the-loop for nuanced interactions. The platform integrates with existing ATS/HRIS systems, enabling faster response times, improved candidate experience, and reduced administrative workload for high-volume hiring environments.
Use Cases
- Candidate Re-engagement: Reaching out to past applicants or database contacts for new positions.
- Initial Contact & Application Confirmation: Engaging candidates after application submission and providing status updates.
- Interview Scheduling & Coordination: Streamlining the process of setting up interviews with candidates.
- Candidate Screening: Automating initial qualification questions for high-volume hiring.
- Internal HR Communications: Sending critical messages to employees for onboarding, updates, or engagement.
- Seasonal & High-Volume Hiring: Efficiently managing communication for large applicant pools or recurring hiring needs.
Features
Visibility
- Unified Texting Inbox: Centralized inbox to manage all candidate and employee text conversations, providing a clear overview of ongoing interactions.
- Conversation History & Contact Details: View complete conversation histories and edit contact details directly within the platform or integrated ATS.
- Engagement Metrics & Reporting: Access detailed reports on response rates, candidate reach, and other key performance indicators for text recruiting campaigns.
Intelligence
- Conversational AI Chatbots: Automate candidate screening, answer FAQs, and capture leads with tailored conversational flows.
- Triggered Messaging: Automate text messages based on events from ATS/HRIS, such as application status changes or onboarding milestones.
- Personalized Text Campaigns: Send mass texts to large groups with dynamic personalization using templates, ideal for re-engagement or seasonal hiring.
- Scheduling Integration: Streamline interview scheduling with direct integration and synchronization to calendars like Outlook and Google.
- Short Codes & Text-to-Apply: Utilize short codes for events and allow candidates to apply or express interest by texting a keyword.
Support
- Individualized Training: Provides personalized training to help recruiting teams effectively utilize the platform.
- Dedicated Support Contact: Customers receive a dedicated support contact for assistance and strategic guidance.
- Strategic Consulting: Offers help in creating and optimizing text recruiting strategies to maximize ROI.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-native SaaS with browser extension capabilities
- Deployment
- Cloud/SaaS
- Authentication
- SSO, SAML 2.0 (implied by enterprise focus and ATS integrations)
- API Available
- Yes
- MCP Server
- No
Infrastructure
- AWS
- GCP
AI/ML Stack
- NLP
- Machine Learning
Integrations
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- HRIS/CRM recruiting systems
- Calendar/scheduling tools
- Web forms/landing pages for opt-in
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR
Encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit (standard for enterprise SaaS)
Data Residency:
Pricing
- Model
- Per recruiter license, Tiered subscription
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- Mid-market to Enterprise
- Contract Type
- Annual
- Free Trial
- No (credit card required)
About Emissary AI, Inc.
Emissary provides conversational AI and SMS-based recruiting automation that helps employers engage candidates, screen applicants, and schedule interviews via text. The platform integrates with ATS/workflows to improve response rates and speed-to-hire while reducing recruiter administrative workload.