ATS for Small Businesses

Applicant tracking software, purpose-built for smaller companies

Small business hiring, done well

Finding the right applicant tracking system for your small business starts with understanding what it actually needs to do. A small business ATS is designed to fit the reality of hiring for small businesses – companies that run on leaner resources, tighter budgets and where hiring often sits among a dozen other priorities.

Reach ATS is specialist recruitment software that makes hiring for small businesses faster, more consistent and less admin-heavy. By automating the repetitive work, such as gathering applications, screening candidates and chasing feedback, it frees smaller hiring teams to focus on finding the right people for their business.

Small doesn’t mean scaled back

The best ATS software for small business includes every essential feature as standard: AI-assisted shortlisting, GDPR compliance, job board integrations and the latest AI tools for smarter, faster hiring. Our bespoke system is built to your unique hiring needs, giving you enterprise-quality software without enterprise-level complexity.

What to look for:
• Full-featured software
• Built and configured to your specific workflows
• Fast, supported implementation
• Transparent pricing that doesn’t grow with your headcount
• Ongoing support not just a helpdesk.

A system that works, without work arounds

Workflows, forms, permissions all built from the ground up. Tailored to your unique hiring process. There’s no need to adapt your work to our software; Reach ATS is built to work for you.

Personalised Spaces

Dedicated HR and Hiring Manager Portals ensure everyone sees only what they need to see, nothing else. Hiring Managers see only the roles they’re working on, for faster decision-making. HR retain oversight of everything, for strategic clarity.

Faster adoption

In-depth user acceptance testing and tailored training for HR, Hiring Managers, IT teams and new team members. Learning to use hiring software shouldn’t get in the way of your hiring process.

Reduced admin

Streamlined CV screening, candidate communications and interview scheduling lighten the admin load, however high your applicant numbers climb. Freeing up even the smallest of teams to work on the bigger picture.

Safe, compliant data

Protect sensitive candidate data in one centralised GDPR-compliant system. Built-in data retention policies, consent tracking and transparent audit trails protect your company and your candidates.

Easy collaboration

Whether you’re a team of one or part of a larger HR department, Reach ATS makes collaboration simple. Shared notes, task alerts, and a centralised candidate view mean no silos, no chasing, and no one left out of the loop.

Growth without growing pains

Reach ATS scales with you, so you don’t need to switch. Our transparent pricing isn’t based on user numbers or candidate volume, so as your hiring needs evolve, your costs stay predictable. No nasty surprises.

Seamless integrations as standard

Reach ATS integrates effortlessly with the tools you already use – job boards, payroll, HRIS, Right to Work checks, calendars, video conferencing and more. And if you need something a little more bespoke, just ask, and we’ll make it happen.

A partnership, not just a platform

Reach ATS is more than bespoke applicant tracking software; it’s a purpose-built business support system. We help with integrations, IT, job boards, configuration, training, GDPR, compliance and more.

And the biggest benefit of choosing Reach ATS? Our award winning system comes with unlimited access to our expert team. We’re never happier than when we’re working in partnership with our clients and we have a wealth of experience across multiple sectors to share. Just think of us as an extension of your own hiring team.
Why Reach?

Consistent, organised and repeatable

Move from emails and spreadsheets to a centralised system, where templates and flexible, personalised workflows ensure each role is handled the same way, every time.
Workflow Automations

Proactive pipelines for more cost-effective hiring

Talent pooling features help teams capture, revisit and identify skills-matched candidates, so you don’t have to start from scratch each time.
Talent Pooling

A candidate experience that reflects well on you

Personalised candidate communications, branded careers pages and a smooth application process make every candidate journey a positive one.
Candidate Experience
What our small business customers say about using Reach
I particularly love how well the system integrates with our other systems, removing the need to duplicate work, information or forms, and allowing processes to move forward without us needing to be involved at every stage
Carly M, Healthcare, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Recruitment Advisor
It [Reach] provides a trusted space to manage vacancies and offers features like AI and reporting functions that improve time efficiency and overall process efficiency.
Sarah W, Professional Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Talent Acquisition Manager
I would say the ability to adapt every element of the system to create a very personal and specific recruitment process for our organisation throughout, and beyond, the recruitment process is priceless - making our partnership with Reach excellent value for money.
Civic & Social Organization, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Senior People Partner
Reach are able to integrate with virtually anything we give them which is great as we are implementing new systems ongoing and don't need to worry about if our ATS can support.
Rav R , Civic & Social Organization, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Head of Talent Acquisition

One platform. Everything included

Smaller organisations often find themselves managing their recruitment across a patchwork of suppliers: one for advertising, another for their careers page, another for scheduling, and separate providers again for compliance checks. Each of these tools brings its own contract, invoice, support process and administrative overhead.

Whether you’re a small business or growing company, Reach ATS simplifies everything from requisitions and ads to contracts and onboarding. Manage job boards, careers pages, screening, shortlisting, interview scheduling, offers and onboarding through our single, intuitive system. The rich hiring data our system provides lets you refine and optimise your hiring even further, spotting bottlenecks and reusing ads and job templates that have a proven track record.

And if you need a little candidate attraction expertise, our team are here to help. You can also enjoy preferential rates on premium ads, use our job board expertise and use fully-branded ads to make you stand out to the right candidates.

By reducing the supplier list, you don’t just reduce your admin time, you also lower your operational risk. And when you need support, there’s only one number to call.

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FAQs

Can small business applicant tracking software help us manage GDPR requirements?

Absolutely. The best ATS systems for small business are GDPR compliant by default, meaning your recruitment process will meet your organisation’s obligations under GDPR. Reach ATS is fully GDPR compliant.

GDPR Compliant Applicant Tracking System
Does an ATS for small companies work with Microsoft Teams or Google Calendar?

The best ATS systems for small business will integrate with all your existing systems, from calendars to payroll. It will also offer recruitment-specific integrations such as assessment software and compliance checks (Right to Work, DBS etc.) further reducing time-intensive tasks. Reach ATS integrates with all major providers and offers full data migration support for the smoothest of transitions.

We have limited resources – is an applicant tracking system something our small business will be able to manage?

Applicant tracking software offers consistent, repeatable workflows that automate repetitive hiring admin, helping reduce the pressure on smaller teams. Reach ATS supports small companies from discovery to implementation and beyond, managing integrations and offering comprehensive training and ongoing support, so you’re never on your own.

What is included in the cost of an ATS for a small business?

The best ATS software for small business should include the same depth of features regardless of company size; no scaled-back versions, no premium tiers. The cost of integrations may not always be included, so check this when evaluating potential suppliers. Reach ATS offers flexible plans to suit all sizes and types of business, with transparent costs and no surprises.

How quickly can we onboard a small business ATS?

ATS implementation depends on many things, Some companies offer almost instant account activation for basic ‘plug and play’ options. But these timelines don’t take into account data migration, custom workflows, integrations with existing software and providers, and building templates. The best small business ATS typically takes around 6-12 weeks to implement, with time for discovery, build and training. Reach ATS builds bespoke small business ATS that help you hire smarter and faster from day one.