ATS for Recruitment Agencies
Your candidate database, your goldmine.
Turn your candidate database into a proprietary goldmine. Parse resumes instantly, manage talent pools, and track every placement in one unified view. 93% of recruiting professionals report improved hiring outcomes after adopting an ATS, and for agencies in particular, a well-structured candidate database is the difference between starting every search from scratch and having a competitive advantage. Leonar's ATS is designed specifically for recruiting agencies, headhunters, and executive search firms, with resume parsing, talent pool management, job tracking, and client relationship features all built into one platform.
Instant resume parsing
Upload resumes in any format and Leonar extracts key information instantly. Skills, experience, education, and contact data are structured automatically. The AI-powered parser achieves 94% accuracy across formats and languages, turning unstructured resume documents into searchable, structured candidate profiles in seconds. Whether you receive a polished PDF from a senior executive or a plain-text resume from a recent graduate, Leonar handles it with the same precision.
- Any format: Parse PDF, Word, and plain text resumes with 94% accuracy. Even scanned documents are processed through OCR.
- Multi-language support: Parse resumes in English, French, German, Spanish, and 20+ other languages with native-level understanding.
- Bulk upload: Upload dozens of resumes at once via drag-and-drop. Perfect for processing applicant batches from job boards or client submissions.
- Skills extraction: AI identifies and tags technical skills, certifications, tools, and domain expertise, even when they are embedded in job descriptions.
Talent pool management
Organize candidates into talent pools by skills, industry, or role type. Build a searchable database that grows with every placement. Unlike generic spreadsheets or file folders, talent pools in Leonar are living, searchable collections that can be filtered, scored, and activated at any time. When a new job brief comes in that matches a pool, you can instantly surface pre-vetted candidates and begin outreach in minutes instead of days.
- Custom pools: Create talent pools for specific roles, industries, skill sets, or geographic regions. Organize however suits your workflow.
- Smart recommendations: When new jobs open, get instant AI-powered suggestions from your existing pools based on requirements matching.
- Pool analytics: Track pool size, growth rate, and engagement metrics to understand the health and depth of your talent bench.
- Automated pool updates: New candidates matching pool criteria are automatically added. Candidates who change jobs or update their profiles are flagged.
Job & placement tracking
Track every job from intake to placement. See which candidates are in which process, monitor progress, and celebrate wins with your team. Leonar gives you a bird's-eye view of all active mandates across your agency, with per-job candidate pipelines that show exactly where each candidate stands. You can also track placement history, fees, and guarantee periods to manage your revenue pipeline alongside your candidate pipeline.
- Job pipeline: Visual board showing all active jobs and their candidate pipelines with real-time status updates.
- Placement history: Track completed placements, billing, guarantee periods, and client satisfaction metrics over time.
- Job intake forms: Structured forms to capture client requirements consistently, ensuring nothing is missed during the briefing process.
- Candidate-to-job mapping: See which candidates have been submitted, interviewed, or placed for each job, with full audit trail.
| Feature | Leonar Platform | Old School Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Resume Processing | AI parsing in seconds | Manual data entry per resume |
| Candidate Search | Full-text + semantic search | Scrolling through folders |
| Job Management | Visual pipeline per job | Spreadsheet tabs |
| Database Value | Grows as proprietary asset | Scattered, unusable data |
Built for Recruiters Who Need Speed
For Agency Owners & Boutique Firms
Build a proprietary database that differentiates you from competitors. Every resume parsed and every candidate engaged becomes a long-term business asset. Agencies using Leonar report 40% faster time-to-shortlist thanks to instant resume parsing and AI-powered talent pool suggestions that surface relevant candidates from past searches.
For In-House Talent Acquisition Teams
Complement your enterprise ATS with powerful parsing and talent pool management. Rediscover past applicants when new roles open. Leonar acts as an intelligent layer on top of your existing tools, ensuring that every silver-medalist candidate is captured and can be re-engaged for future opportunities.
For Freelance Recruiters & Sourcers
Manage your candidate database professionally. Track placements, maintain relationships, and grow your business with organized talent data. As a solo recruiter, your database is your most valuable asset. Leonar ensures every candidate interaction is captured and searchable, building a goldmine you can tap into for years.
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Is Leonar an ATS built for recruiting agencies?
Yes. Leonar is an ATS designed specifically for recruiting agencies, headhunters and executive search firms. It combines resume parsing, talent pool management, job and placement tracking, and client relationship features in one platform.
How accurate is the resume parsing?
The AI-powered parser handles PDF, Word and plain text resumes with around 94% accuracy, and even processes scanned documents through OCR. It parses resumes in English, French, German, Spanish and more than 20 other languages, extracting skills, experience, education and contact data automatically.
Can I organize candidates into talent pools?
Yes. You can create talent pools by role, industry, skill set or region, and they stay searchable and ready to activate. When a new job brief matches a pool, Leonar surfaces pre-vetted candidates so you can start outreach in minutes.
Can I track jobs and placements from intake to close?
Yes. A visual job pipeline shows every active mandate and its candidate stages in real time. You can also track placement history, fees and guarantee periods, so your revenue pipeline sits alongside your candidate pipeline.