A nationwide food service provider significantly improved recruitment efficiency and saved $1.8 million by implementing UKG Rapid Hire. The organization chose to use the solution to enhance the efficiency of recruiting for its various facilities. Implementing the solution enabled the organization to improve recruitment efficiency while reducing the effort required by the HR department. The solution helped the organization to engage candidates for the job openings much faster compared to before. Additionally, the organization improved new employee onboarding efficiency by minimizing the amount of documentation required throughout the process.
Kavir Singh, HR Director and Assistant Controller at Jetro Restaurant Depot, said, “From 2020 to 2024. We were paying an average of over $2.2 million a year to source candidates. Plus a combined $240,000 for our onboarding platform and job postings. We knew there had to be a better way. We saw significant results after piloting the solution and went live in all locations in January 2025.”
Singh said, “For non-background check positions, it’s the most efficient we’ve had in the entire history of the company. The process from application to onboarding is now faster than ever, & both the number and quality of applicants have increased.” He added, “We’re currently onboarding 140 to 160 employees per week. Maintaining or exceeding our previous hiring pace without relying on secondary platforms.”
Singh said, “It’s very simple, very user-friendly. The new people who come on, it’s so easy for them to catch on and use the solution. The UKG team is nimble and quick to make changes and accommodate our requests. Their support is the best we’ve ever experienced.”
Enhancing Efficiency and Workforce Planning with UKG Rapid Hire
UKG has disclosed how Rapid Hire assists in minimizing delays during high-volume hiring for companies. It has mobile applications, which means applicants proceed through processes easily and automatically. Therefore, applicant processes are expedited, and this assists in improving efficiency during hiring processes. In addition, UKG pointed out that Rapid Hire enhances effective workforce planning. This solution offers analytic functionalities that make it easier for employers to predict labor shortages. It will also promote compliance with industry standards. With enhanced demand, the company forecasted an increase in the adoption of hiring technologies.
Amy Brar, Vice President of Product Management at UKG, said, “Jetro Restaurant Depot shows how the right technology can deliver measurable ROI. Transform hiring operations. UKG Rapid Hire combines high-volume hiring, HCM, and workforce management in one platform, connecting people data with real-time insights. This helps organizations hire smarter, anticipate staffing needs, and build successful teams quickly and at scale. For fast-growing organizations, this level of integration and intelligence is essential.”
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