Hiring Fast: How SMS Finance Achieved High Recruitment Numbers

Hiring fast and effectively: Observe the successful implementation of Kalibrr by the SMS Finance recruitment team!

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PT. Sinar Mitra Sepadan Finance (SMS Finance) is a national-scale financing company established in 2000, specializing in providing financing services for four-wheeled motor vehicles and more. Over the past 24 years, the company has experienced significant growth, expanding to operate 120 networks across Indonesia and employing over 2,800 staff members.

As an employer, SMS Finance embodies its core value of #ExceedYourself in practical ways, especially within its hiring processes. To attract candidates, SMS Finance employs various methods, including forming partnerships, actively participating in job fairs, and utilizing digital recruitment platforms. This diverse approach not only enhances SMS Finance’s visibility but also solidifies its reputation among job seekers as a desirable company for career development.

Since adopting Kalibrr in 2022, SMS Finance has leveraged the extensive talent pool available on the platform. By integrating almost all of their job openings from their website into Kalibrr, the recruitment process has become more efficient, allowing SMS Finance to hire quickly. In the first quarter of 2024, SMS Finance received the Kalibrr Award in the Achiever of the Quarter category, underscoring its successful recruitment strategy.

Utilizing Kalibrr to Hiring Fast and Build a Talented Team

SMS Finance mentioned that utilizing Kalibrr has revolutionized its recruitment approach by incorporating a diverse and expansive talent pool into its strategy. The integration between the company’s career website and the Kalibrr platform has been a game-changer, providing seamless functionality that has proven to be incredibly beneficial. This integration allows SMS Finance to access a wider range of candidates and streamline the hiring process, ultimately enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of their recruitment efforts.

In a recent interview with SMS Finance’s team, they noted significant changes in their applicant database after adopting Kalibrr. Initially, there was a moderate influx of applicants, but they have since seen a substantial increase. For example, with a recent focus on fresh graduates for their Management Trainee Programs, SMS Finance has enhanced its recruitment strategies, resulting in a notable 50% increase in hiring efficiency.

The team emphasized that one of the superior features owned by Kalibrr is the ‘Applicant Tracking System (ATS)’, which helps them streamline data management. They highlighted its user-friendly interface, which enhances navigation and utilization, making Kalibrr an essential tool for efficient recruitment processes. Additionally, the team believes that Kalibrr will continue to evolve, especially regarding platform package flexibility and talent pool, further improving compared to other platforms in the future.

How SMS Finance Achieved High Recruitment Numbers?

The agility demonstrated by SMS Finance’s recruiters enables them to achieve significant hiring numbers consistently. In Q1 2024, they successfully onboarded 12 candidates, and this number doesn’t include those in the pipeline awaiting replacement. The recruiters attribute their fast hiring process to Kalibrr’s custom question feature.

The ‘Custom Questions’ feature on Kalibrr allows recruiters to include initial screening queries such as candidates’ locations, especially when certain positions require specific placements. Relying on this feature streamlines the screening process, handling vast amounts of data without much difficulty due to the filtering options it provides.

For example, recently the SMS Finance team primarily utilizes Kalibrr to hire personnel for back office or headquarters roles, particularly focusing on strategic positions. Their criteria often prioritize candidates with retail or similar financial industry experience, willing to be stationed across various regions like Sumatra, Java-Bali, Eastern Indonesia, and more. To expedite the hiring process, the SMS Finance recruiters input questions regarding these requirements into the ‘Custom Question’ feature.

SMS Finance’s strategy underscores the significance of utilizing technology such as Kalibrr to enhance and streamline recruitment procedures. This strategic stance toward recruitment mirrors SMS Finance’s dedication to cultivating a strategic and efficient workforce.

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