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What is Pinpoint

Pinpoint is a cloud-based applicant tracking system used to manage end-to-end hiring workflows, from job requisitions and postings through candidate evaluation and offer stages. It is typically used by in-house talent acquisition teams that need structured pipelines, collaboration tools for hiring managers, and reporting on recruiting activity. The product emphasizes configurable workflows, candidate communications, and integrations with common recruiting tools to support a centralized hiring process.

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Structured ATS workflow management

Pinpoint supports configurable hiring pipelines with stages, permissions, and task ownership to standardize how roles move from intake to offer. It enables collaboration across recruiters and hiring managers through shared candidate profiles, notes, and evaluations. This helps teams reduce reliance on spreadsheets and email threads for core ATS operations.

Candidate communications and engagement

The platform includes tools to manage candidate communications such as templates and tracked messaging within the recruiting workflow. It supports maintaining candidate records over time, which is useful for re-engagement and future roles. These capabilities align with candidate relationship management needs without requiring a separate system for basic nurture workflows.

Integrations and job distribution support

Pinpoint is designed to connect with common recruiting ecosystem tools (for example, calendars, email, and other HR/recruiting services) to reduce manual data entry. It supports publishing jobs and managing inbound applications in a centralized queue. This can simplify multi-channel sourcing and keep candidate data consolidated in the ATS.

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Advanced suite depth may vary

Compared with broader talent acquisition suites, some organizations may find gaps in adjacent modules such as full HRIS, advanced workforce planning, or deeply embedded onboarding. Companies looking for a single-vendor HCM platform may need additional systems. Fit depends on whether the buyer expects an ATS-first product or an all-in-one suite.

Complex automation can require setup

Configuring workflows, templates, permissions, and integrations typically requires upfront design and ongoing administration. Teams without a dedicated recruiting operations function may struggle to fully standardize processes. The value of automation features depends on consistent adoption by hiring managers and interviewers.

Global enterprise requirements not guaranteed

Large, highly regulated organizations may require specific controls such as granular auditability, complex data residency options, or extensive localization across regions. Some of these needs can be addressed through configuration and process, but buyers should validate them during evaluation. This is especially important for multinational hiring at scale.

Seller details

Pinpoint HQ Ltd
London, United Kingdom
2015
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https://www.pinpointhq.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinpoint-hq

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Sync candidate pipeline status to hiring managers
Step1
Record stage changes as pipeline events
Step2
Dispatch self-service interview scheduling to the candidate
Step3
Post a candidate status card to the hiring manager's channel

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