Talroo Named “HR Tech Company of the Year” by Netty Awards

Recognized for expanding access to frontline talent and driving measurable hiring outcomes

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Talroo, the talent matching platform built for frontline and skilled trades hiring, has been named HR Tech Company of the Year in the 2025 Netty Awards. The recognition highlights Talroo’s innovation and impact in helping employers connect with high-intent job seekers that other platforms often miss.

The Netty Awards celebrate excellence across more than 100 digital categories. Winners are selected based on creativity, technical proficiency, innovation, and overall excellence.

Talroo’s winning entry featured its proprietary Apply Intelligence™ technology, which includes SmartApply, SmartMatch, and SmartScreen. These tools help employers reduce cost-per-hire by up to 80 percent and fill roles 50 percent faster by surfacing qualified and ready-to-apply candidates. Instead of relying on resume scraping or mass outreach, Talroo connects with the Hidden Workforce using real-time behavioral signals to power more efficient hiring.

“Talroo was built to solve a very specific problem, helping employers find candidates that traditional job boards ignore,” said Bruce Ge, Founder and CEO of Talroo. “This award is recognition that our approach works. It’s not just technology for its own sake. We deliver real results for employers and a better experience for jobseekers.”

This win adds to Talroo’s recent momentum, including the HR Tech Award for Best Frontline-Focused Solution from Lighthouse Research & Advisory and a Gold Stevie® Award for Technical Innovation of the Year from the American Business Awards.

About Talroo

Talroo is a data-driven talent matching platform built to help businesses source frontline and skilled trades workers that traditional job sites overlook. By leveraging real-time applicant tracking system (ATS) data and AI-driven technology, Talroo connects businesses with high-intent job seekers faster and at a lower cost. Powering millions of job searches daily, Talroo optimizes hiring outcomes through its proprietary Apply Intelligence™ technology, apply signals, and behavioral insights.

Talroo has been recognized as a leader in talent acquisition innovation, most recently winning the HR Tech Award for Best Frontline-Focused Solution in Talent Acquisition from Lighthouse Research & Advisory and the Gold Stevie® Award for Technical Innovation of the Year from the American Business Awards. Talroo has also been named a Leader in Recruitment Marketing and Easiest to Do Business With by G2, based on customer satisfaction and peer reviews.

Learn more at www.talroo.com.

About the Netty Awards

The Netty Awards are a leading awards program celebrating excellence in technology, marketing, design, and more. Backed by industry experts and extensive media coverage, the awards have recognized global brands, Fortune 500 companies, and emerging disruptors alike. With thousands of industry professionals engaging annually, the Netty Awards continue to be a trusted benchmark for recognition and success in the digital age. To learn more, visit https://nettyawards.com.