Vanderlande, a global leader in logistics process automation and part of Toyota Automated Logistics Group, has been on an HR transformation journey to support its growing business and workforce. Since implementing Workday in 2015, the company needed a sustainable HR solution that could keep pace with its ambitions and growth. With more than 9,000 employees across 30 countries, Vanderlande embarked on a new phase of HR transformation in 2020, leveraging both the comprehensive capabilities of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and HiredScore’s AI-driven recruitment intelligence to amplify proficiency, standardise processes and improve talent acquisition.
Elevating HR for a growing business
As Vanderlande expanded, it sought to enhance its HR operating model to support rapid growth with an efficient, scalable framework. Optimising Workday was key in driving digital transformation, introducing manager and employee self-service, and implementing global best practices. These steps streamlined operations, improved the employee experience and ensured HR’s sustainability.
To further strengthen recruitment initiatives, Vanderlande integrated HiredScore* AI for Recruiting with Workday. This combination allowed the company to automate hiring processes, advance candidate matching, and create a more seamless experience for both recruiters and job seekers.
“HiredScore enabled us to automate repetitive tasks and identify top talent more effectively,” says Sabine van Es, head of HR Technology at Vanderlande. The AI-driven technology provides recruiters with the best candidate recommendations based on real-time insights.
Together, Workday HR technology and HiredScore AI have increased the agility of Vanderlande’s hiring process. This synergy has not only upgraded recruitment but has also contributed to long-term HR scalability, supporting the company’s evolving business needs.
Enhancing results with AI-driven recruitment
One of the key benefits of HiredScore is its ability to intelligently rank and match candidates. “It helps us identify the best candidates faster and more efficiently. It also assists in finding talent for hard-to-fill roles,” van Es notes. This AI-powered approach has transformed the hiring process by making it more precise and data-driven.
The impact has been significant. “For high-volume job requisitions, it has reduced screening time by 50%. We track how well HiredScore ranks candidates, and we’ve seen that those ranked highest are typically the ones hired,” says van Es. This productivity boost has enabled recruiters to focus on more strategic efforts.
Beyond that, AI plus an intuitive user interface and efficient CV parsing has helped optimise various HR processes by reducing administrative burdens. By leveraging these insights, HR teams can make better decisions that align with business objectives.
We use HiredScore for high-volume job requisitions to manage large applicant pools and for hard-to-fill roles, helping us find top candidates.
Head of HR Technology
Future-proofing talent strategy
Looking ahead, Vanderlande plans to expand its use of AI for internal mobility and to further expand recruiting. “Our future plans are to enhance internal mobility and improve recruiter-manager intake discussions by integrating insights from HiredScore,” van Es shares. By leveraging smart recommendations earlier in the process, the company seeks to build a more proactive, strategic talent strategy.
As AI continues to play a larger role in HR, Vanderlande is committed to its responsible use. “AI helps us work more efficiently and make informed decisions while we proactively keep in mind key aspects of ethics, data privacy and sustainability,” van Es adds. Responsible AI implementation remains a priority.
Vanderlande is also using this cutting-edge technology to empower HR teams to make more forward-thinking decisions. By analysing real-time information, they plan to identify high-potential internal candidates sooner, fostering career growth and improving retention.
Our future plans are to enhance internal mobility and improve recruiter-manager intake with HiredScore insights, using AI to boost efficiency all while ensuring ethics, data privacy, and sustainability foster a thriving culture.
Head of HR Technology
A strong partnership for innovation
Workday and HiredScore have enabled Vanderlande to optimise its HR service delivery and modernise its HR technology. The company remains focused on innovation to enhance HR operations and employee experience. By leveraging AI and automation, Vanderlande aims to drive smarter HR decisions and create a seamless talent journey.
Workday provides a solid HCM foundation for HR processes, while HiredScore elevates our recruitment efforts, together creating a more efficient, data-driven HR function that supports our growth.
Head of HR Technology