Hiring great people starts with having the right tools. Our applicant tracking system brings together job posting, candidate communication, and interview management to make recruiting faster, more organized, and more effective for both hiring managers and applicants.
Find and Hire the Right People. Faster.
Hiring the best talent shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. With Paper Trails’ applicant tracking system, you can post jobs to thousands of sites at once, track every candidate in one place, and automate repetitive hiring tasks. Our HR recruiting software helps you attract, screen, and hire top candidates—so you can build your team with confidence and focus on running your business.
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About Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Recruiting today moves fast—and finding the right people is harder than ever. An applicant tracking system (ATS) brings order and efficiency to the process by helping your team attract, screen, and hire top candidates all in one place. With the right HR recruiting software, you can simplify postings, manage communications, and make better hiring decisions—without the spreadsheets or endless email chains.
Many businesses still juggle job boards, inboxes, and manual reviews to manage hiring, which leads to missed opportunities and wasted time. By using a digital applicant tracking system, you streamline every step of the recruiting process, improve collaboration, and ensure a smoother, more professional experience for both your team and your candidates.

Key Features of Our Applicant Tracking System
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Post Jobs Everywhere
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Simplify Candidate Communication
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Automated Screening & Scoring
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Collaborate Across Teams
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Seamless Onboarding Integration
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Tracking & Reporting
Reach More Candidates in One Click
Eliminate the hassle of manually posting jobs across multiple sites. Our applicant tracking system distributes your listings to more than 5,000 job boards—including Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and social media channels—with a single submission. You can customize listings, create branded career pages, and enable mobile-friendly, two-step applications to increase completion rates. The result? A wider, more qualified talent pool and a streamlined experience for both hiring managers and applicants.

Keep Conversations Organized
Stop juggling email threads and missed messages. With integrated communication tools, you can text or email candidates directly within the system, send automated updates, and schedule interviews without leaving the platform. Built-in templates save time, while notifications and reminders keep everyone in sync. Consistent, clear communication helps maintain engagement, reduce ghosting, and create a professional, polished experience from first contact to offer letter.
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Find the Best Candidates Fast
Our applicant tracking software uses AI-driven candidate matching and customizable screening questions to surface the most qualified talent first. Automatically filter applicants based on job-specific requirements, rank them by fit, and spotlight top performers for review. You’ll spend less time sorting through resumes and more time connecting with people who meet your company’s needs. Configurable workflows and scoring tools make hiring faster, fairer, and more consistent.
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Get Everyone on the Same Page
Hiring is a team effort, and our platform makes collaboration simple. Assign roles, collect feedback, and share evaluations securely within a centralized dashboard. Unlimited user access allows managers, HR, and leadership to work together seamlessly—no separate spreadsheets or back-and-forth emails. Real-time visibility ensures hiring decisions are informed, timely, and aligned with your company’s goals and culture.
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Hire Today, Onboard Tomorrow
The moment you select a new hire, their information flows automatically into your onboarding workflows in isolved People Cloud. Offer letters, tax forms, and I-9s are pre-filled and ready for electronic completion, reducing paperwork and manual entry. Employees can complete tasks from any device, while managers can track progress and stay compliant—all from one secure system. It’s a simple, connected experience from first interview to first day.

Turn Hiring Data Into Smarter Decisions
Gain complete insight into your recruiting process with built-in dashboards and over 30 standard reports. Track applicant sources, monitor diversity initiatives, and measure time-to-hire to understand what’s working—and where to improve. Custom reporting options make it easy to demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local hiring laws, while keeping leadership informed with real, actionable data.
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Find the Right People, Faster
Streamline your hiring process with smart tools that help you attract, screen, and hire top candidates—all in one place.
Benefits of Using Applicant Tracking Software
Finding and hiring great employees can take a lot of time—and even more coordination. That’s why we offer solutions that help small and mid-sized businesses simplify recruiting, stay organized, and bring the right people on board faster.
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Access to More Candidates
Expand your reach by posting to thousands of job boards, social media sites, and referral networks in one click. Engage active and passive candidates across multiple platforms to fill open positions faster and with better-quality hires.

Smarter Candidate Selection
Leverage AI-driven screening and scoring tools to quickly identify top applicants. Automated filters and ranking systems ensure you spend less time sifting through resumes and more time connecting with people who truly fit your business needs.

Build Stronger Relationships
Keep candidates engaged with consistent, professional communication at every step. Built-in texting, automated follow-ups, and branded templates create a positive candidate experience that improves response rates and reduces ghosting.

Error Reduction
Automation removes duplicate data entry and catches mistakes before they happen. HR teams save hours per new hire while ensuring records stay accurate and reliable.

Compliance
Stay on top of regulations with built-in verification tools. From I-9s to NDAs, everything is tracked, stored, and always audit-ready.

Payroll Integration
Connect onboarding directly with payroll, benefits, and HR. Data flows securely across systems, reducing errors and saving valuable time.

Improved Compliance & Recordkeeping
Protect your business with digital audit trails and automated compliance tracking. Easily monitor EEO data, diversity metrics, and applicant sources to maintain fair, transparent hiring practices that meet all state and federal requirements.

Reduce Administrative Workload
Save time by automating repetitive recruiting tasks like job posting, scheduling, and follow-ups. With streamlined workflows and pre-built templates, your HR team can focus on interviews and meaningful candidate interactions instead of paperwork.

Seamless Transition to Onboarding
Once a candidate accepts your offer, their data automatically flows into isolved’s onboarding tools. From digital forms and tax documents to welcome messages and task tracking, new hires enjoy a smooth, professional start with your company.

Applicant Tracking FAQ's
What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS)?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a type of HR recruiting software that manages the entire hiring process in one digital space. It helps businesses post job openings, collect and organize applications, track candidate progress, and manage communications throughout the hiring journey. Instead of relying on emails or spreadsheets, an ATS keeps everything centralized, searchable, and easy to manage. This makes it simpler for hiring managers and HR teams to collaborate and make timely, informed hiring decisions.
Why do companies use an ATS in their hiring process?
Companies use applicant tracking systems to make recruiting faster, more organized, and more consistent. By automating tasks like job postings, resume sorting, and interview scheduling, the software removes repetitive administrative work that slows teams down. It also helps create a better candidate experience by ensuring timely communication and reducing response delays. Ultimately, an ATS helps businesses hire the right people faster—while maintaining professionalism and compliance every step of the way.
What are common challenges in recruitment that applicant tracking software addresses?
Recruiting often involves managing dozens of applicants, coordinating multiple interviewers, and tracking countless emails. These manual processes can lead to lost resumes, duplicate data, and inconsistent follow-up. Applicant tracking software solves these challenges by providing one centralized system where you can view all candidate activity, automate reminders, and track progress in real time. It eliminates inefficiencies, reduces hiring bottlenecks, and ensures that no strong candidate slips through the cracks.
How can ATS improve efficiency?
Businesses of all sizes use applicant tracking systems to simplify hiring, reduce administrative overhead, and stay competitive in the job market. Instead of jumping between multiple job boards or manually sorting applications, teams can manage everything from one place. The system helps companies maintain a professional image by delivering prompt communication and organized workflows. It also supports compliance with state and federal laws—something especially valuable for small and mid-sized businesses without dedicated HR departments.
Does this software integrate with payroll and HR processes?
Yes. Our applicant tracking software is part of the isolved People Cloud platform, which means it integrates seamlessly with your payroll, onboarding, and HR systems. Once you hire someone, their data automatically flows into your onboarding workflows—reducing errors, eliminating double entry, and saving hours of administrative time. This end-to-end connection helps ensure a consistent employee experience from the moment they apply to their first day on the job.
Is your ATS suitable for small businesses?
Absolutely. Modern applicant tracking systems are designed to help small and mid-sized businesses compete for talent without needing a large HR team. They simplify complex hiring tasks, improve visibility into recruiting efforts, and create a polished, professional process that helps attract better candidates. Whether you’re hiring seasonal staff or building a growing team, an ATS keeps your process efficient, compliant, and cost-effective.
Does ATS help my business with compliance?
Applicant tracking systems support compliance by automatically maintaining detailed hiring records and tracking important data points like applicant sources, diversity metrics, and EEO reporting. They help ensure hiring decisions are based on documented criteria and not personal bias. In the event of an audit or investigation, you’ll have all the necessary documentation at your fingertips. For Maine employers, this also helps align hiring practices with both state and federal labor standards—protecting your business from unnecessary risk.
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Why work with Paper Trails
Local Support, Real People
Work with a Maine-based team that understands your needs—no call queues, just real people ready to help.
Deep Industry Experience
We work with thousands of small businesses across all industries, from 3-employee mom-and-pop shops to 300-employee multi-location operations.
Hands-On Implementation
From setup to staff training, we’re there every step of the way to ensure a smooth transition and long-term success with your payroll and HR processes.
Educational Resources
We provide ongoing education through monthly webinars, blog articles, step-by-step checklists, in-depth eGuides, isolved help videos, and more —giving you and your employees the tools to stay informed and confident.
Regulatory Expertise
Our team stays on top of local, state, and federal mandates, ensuring you're always prepared for audits or legislative changes.
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