AI Recruiting Platform for Construction Industry

Hire skilled craftsmen despite skill shortage

With PastaHR, you can recruit skilled craftsmans and technical specialists faster, make your recruiting more efficient and fill vacancies in record time - thanks to AI-supported applications and communication via WhatsApp & Co.

Leading companies use PastaHR every day to reach their recruiting goals.

The Problem

The traditional application process does not suit the construction industry

Mit Legacy Systemen Fachkräfte zu finden ist eine Herausforderung.

Complex forms instead of simple applications

Craftmen are constantly on the move on construction sites and primarily surf on mobile devices - but applications force them to use complex forms that are not optimized for mobile use.

Laborious screening with no guarantee of success

HR teams in the construction industry lose valuable time with manual screening. The inefficient process often does not lead to suitable candidates, despite a great deal of effort.

Difficult communication in everyday project work

Emails don't fit in with everyday life on the construction site. Between customer assignments and external appointments, messages remain unread and candidates get lost in the process.

Our Solution

PastaHR is the AI recruiting platform for the entire candidate journey

Simplify your application process

Make WhatsApp your most successful application channel

From WhatsApp to social media: Tradespeople and technical specialists can apply exactly where they are every day - whether between construction site assignments or after work, via text, audio or video. As simple as a normal conversation with friends.

Automatically recognize skilled workers

Find the right skilled workers for your projects

Automatically ask applicants the right questions about their qualifications, professional experience and specializations. Supported by AI, we automatically analyze the answers based on your criteria - so you can quickly and efficiently identify who really fits. This saves time, reduces time-to-hire and simplifies your screening.

Mobile communication

Stay in touch despite everyday construction site life

In the Smart Team Inbox, you can keep track of everything and communicate continuously via WhatsApp & Co. from initial contact to recruitment. This allows you to stay in touch with all applicants efficiently and stop losing specialists in the process.

Modular & integrated into your ATS

Smart & optimized applications
Optimize the application process per role and target group.
AI-based pre-qualification
Improve application quality with an initial dynamic pre-qualification directly in the application.
AI-supported screening
Screen applications faster and more effectively with the PastaHR Job Fit.
Interview scheduling
Speed up your interview process with invitations, bookings, and reminders directly via chat and email.
AI powered chat inbox
Communicate with candidates directly via WhatsApp and similar channels – AI handles repetitive inquiries.
Granular analytics
Analyze your entire application process in detail.
Dynamic AI workflows
Coming Soon
Automate recruiting steps such as requesting additional information or feedback directly in the chat.
Testimonials

What our customers say about PastaHR

Sebastian Drews
Sebastian Drews
Head of Nursing Services @Balgrist University Hospital
Balgrist
"We increased the number of qualified applications by 65%."
65%
more qualified applications
14 Days
shorter time-to-hire
70%
of total hires via PastaHR
Claudio Bruni
Claudio Bruni
HR Business Partner @Meier Tobler AG
Meier Tobler
“Recruiting is no longer a screening job, but a structured process with a focus on fit and efficiency. "
Cancellation rate reduced to 15%
Application process significantly simplified
Ø 2—3 weeks
Time-to-hire
Fewer unsuitable applications
through automated pre-qualification
Alina Riccius
Alina Riccius
Head of Recruiting & Employer Branding @Manor
Manor
"For us, it was crucial that PastaHR not only captures applications, but also integrates seamlessly with our existing systems and can be used efficiently by our team."
>1000
Applications in just a few weeks
100% system integration
PastaHR integrates into SAP SuccessFactors
Fast results
first hires directly in the first hiring cycle
Anna M. Sobieska
Anna M. Sobieska
Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystems Lead @Abacus Umantis
Abacus Umantis
“A few years later, it has become one of the most ambitious, innovative and professional HR tech teams I know.”
Jan Beck
Jan Beck
Director HR (CHRO) @Aldi Suisse
Aldi
"PastaHR makes our recruiting more efficient. The processes are easy to understand and perfectly tailored to our target audience. We particularly appreciate the close cooperation and the team's consistent willingness to further develop the platform."
HRCampus x PastaHR
HRCampus x PastaHR
Integration Specialist @HR Campus
“PastaHR ist eine der einfachsten, wenn nicht sogar die einfachste Integration mit SAP SuccessFactors, die ich je durchführen durfte.“
Annika Keller-Markoff
Annika Keller-Markoff
Head of Vocational Training @Coop
Coop
"Being able to apply via various social media channels makes it easier for students to enter the world of job applications."
Mario Ferrigno
Mario Ferrigno
CEO and Co-Owner @Job4You
Job4You
"The amount of applications increased by 70%, giving us a clear competitive advantage."
70%
more qualified applications
#1
WhatsApp as the most used application channel
Time-to-Hire
Competitive advantage through reduced Time-to-Hire
Manuela Studer
Manuela Studer
Head of Human Resources @Autogrill
Autogrill
"PastaHR has rejuvenated and refreshed our employer branding."
Quality
Higher quality applications
Employer Branding
Refreshed
Pre-qualification
More efficient pre-qualification
Sabina Marchetti
Sabina Marchetti
Head of Human Resources @Axpo Systems
Axpo Systems
"Thanks to PastaHR, we have 150% more qualified applications."
150%
more qualified applications
6 CHF
cost per qualified application
Candidate Experience
highly improved
Michel Becker
Michel Becker
Head of People Operations @Ms Direct
MS direct
"We have reduced external personnel costs to zero."
0 CHF
external personnel costs reduced to 0 CHF
Huge time savings
More efficient processes
Candidate Experience
improved through mobile optimized applications

FAQs

What is PastaHR?

PastaHR is an AI-powered recruiting platform that replaces static application forms with dynamic, mobile-optimized conversations and enables scalable recruiting in deskless industries. Instead of traditional forms, PastaHR uses browser-based smart applications and conversational application flows that reduce friction and increase completion rates.

What problem does PastaHR solve in recruiting?

Traditional application forms create friction, especially on mobile devices, leading to high drop-off rates.PastaHR removes these barriers by turning the application itself into an interactive, conversational experience, improving candidate quality while reducing manual screening effort for recruiting teams.

Who is PastaHR built for?

PastaHR is designed for enterprise and high-volume recruiting teams, particularly in deskless industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and construction. It is optimized for roles where candidates primarily apply on mobile devices and speed at scale matters.

What are smart applications at PastaHR?

Smart applications are browser-based, mobile-optimized application flows that adapt dynamically to each candidate. Instead of static forms, candidates answer short, context-aware questions — without logins, document uploads, or complex forms.

How does PastaHR use artificial intelligence?

PastaHR uses AI to:

  • pre-qualify candidates
  • structure and normalize candidate input
  • automate repetitive recruiting tasks and workflows

AI supports recruiters but does not make autonomous hiring decisions.
Learn more how PastaHR uses AI in recruiting here.

Which channels does PastaHR support for applications?

PastaHR supports:

  • browser-based smart applications
  • WhatsApp
  • Instagram and other messaging channels

Recruiting teams can combine channels depending on role, audience, and campaign.

Does PastaHR replace an ATS?

No. PastaHR does not replace an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
It complements existing ATS platforms by improving the first interaction: the application itself.

PastaHR integrates in over 60 ATS, see how we integrate here.

Which ATS systems can be integrated with PastaHR?

PastaHR integrates with systems such as:

  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • Workday
  • SmartRecruiters
  • Greenhouse
  • Personio
  • Teamtailor

And many more, find yours here.

Is PastaHR GDPR-compliant?

PastaHR has implemented AI governance principles to ensure compliance with data protection and AI regulations:

  • No use of customer data to train internal models,
  • Full data protection in the EU/EEA/Switzerland,
  • Compliance with GDPR, revised Swiss DSG (RevDSG) and the EU AI Act,
  • ISO 27001 certified with regular recertifications

Learn more here or in our trust center.

Does AI take decisions about applications?

No PastaHR uses AI to support and automate work steps — not to autonomously reject or hire candidates. People always remain in the decision-making and control loop. The results of AI are explainable, comprehensible and traceable.

Learn more about how PastaHR uses AI compliantly in recruiting here.

How does PastaHR improve efficiency and quality in recruiting?

Through AI-powered prequalification and automation:

  • reduces manual screening costs
  • increases the quality of applicants
  • completed applications are increasing
  • reduce the time-to-hire

Recruiters gain time for what's important: human exchange.

Find out more about our clients' concrete successes and results in success stories.