ATS Case Study

ATS Case Study

for SaaS HR Company

for SaaS HR Company

The challenge:

The challenge:

Modernize and optimize an existing Applicant Tracking System without disrupting the ongoing operations of our client for a future integration to the Core Platform.

Balancing between implementing new, user-friendly features and maintaining the reliability and familiarity of the current system.

Modernize and optimize an existing Applicant Tracking System without disrupting the ongoing operations of our client for a future integration to the Core Platform.

Balancing between implementing new, user-friendly features and maintaining the reliability and familiarity of the current system.

My role:

As the Lead UX designer for this project, I was responsible for overseeing the entire redesign process.


This included conducting user research to identify pain points, creating wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating closely with the Project Manager and the development team to implement the new design.

As the Lead UX designer for this project, I was responsible for overseeing the entire redesign process.


This included conducting user research to identify pain points, creating wireframes and prototypes, and collaborating closely with the Project Manager and the development team to implement the new design.

The process

Working in an agile environment and with short term deadlines for each sprint, we focused our job in a streamlined process based on three iterative cycles.

DISCOVERY

DISCOVERY

DISCOVERY

DESIGN

DESIGN

DESIGN

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION

ITERATION

ITERATION

ITERATION

ITERATION

ITERATION

ITERATION

DISCOVERY

DESIGN

IMPLEMENTATION

ITERATION

ITERATION

In the Discovery phase, we began by conducting user research to gather insights into the existing ATS.


This involved 10 user interviews,

136 surveys, and analyzing usage data to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and user needs.

The goal was to build a deep understanding of the users and their workflows.


We also benchmarked against industry standards and competitors to ensure our redesign would be competitive and innovative.

To see the prototype below properly, you will need to use a desktop device.

What we found

Inefficient Dashboard:

8/10

Users reported that the existing dashboard was cluttered and difficult to navigate.

Key functionalities were buried under multiple layers, causing frustration and slowing down their workflow.

Slow Job Creation Workflow:

10-15 min.

Was the average time to complete a job creation. According to users words, the process was cumbersome and time-consuming. Users had to go through numerous page scrolls, often encountering redundant fields or unclear instructions.

Lack of Real-Time Updates:

+30

Users confirmed losing opportunities to hire good candidates due to lack of updates and notifications in critical parts of the process.

The absence of these features led to delays in responding to applications and other critical actions.

During the Design phase, we translated our findings from the Discovery phase into actionable design solutions.


I created wireframes and interactive prototypes to visualize the new features and improvements.


We held regular design reviews and

feedback sessions with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.


User testing was a critical component of this phase.

We also conducted usability sessions with real end-users to validate our design decisions and gather feedback for iterative improvements.

What we did

Dashboard Redesign

To see the prototype below properly, you will need to use a desktop device.

Job Creation Workflow Redesign

Job Creation Workflow Redesign

To see the prototype below properly, you will need to use a desktop device.

DISCOVERY

DISCOVERY

DISCOVERY

DESIGN

DESIGN

DESIGN

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION

IMPLEMENTATION

In the Implementation phase, I worked closely with developers to bring the designs to life.


This involved detailed handoffs, creating design specifications, and ensuring that the development team had all the necessary assets and guidance to avoid having blockers.


I also participated in regular sprint

reviews and provided continuous feedback to ensure the final product matched the design vision.


Post-launch, we monitored user feedback and analytics to make further refinements, ensuring that the redesign effectively addressed the user needs and improved their overall experience.


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© Juan Cruz Hernandez 2025

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+54 9 1154047946

© Juan Cruz Hernandez 2025

Thank you for your interest in my work.

Thank you for your interest in my work.

Thank you for your interest in my work.

Let’s talk

or

ux juan

© Juan Cruz Hernandez 2025

contact@uxjuan.com

+54 9 1154047946