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Create a master hiring pipeline

Last updated May 30, 2025 · Administrator

A Master Hiring Pipeline helps standardize the recruitment process by defining a consistent set of hiring stages. This ensures uniformity across all job postings and simplifies performance tracking, stage analysis, and recruiter coordination.

Steps to create a master hiring pipeline:

  1. Log in to HRStop Hire as an admin or recruiter with pipeline management permissions.
  2. Navigate to: Settings → Hiring Pipeline
  3. Click the Add New button to create a new pipeline.
  4. Enter a name for your pipeline that clearly reflects its purpose (e.g., "Technical Hiring Pipeline", "Sales Hiring Flow").
  5. Define the interview stages in sequential order.
    Typical stages could include:
    • Application Received
    • Resume Screening
    • HR Interview
    • Technical Round 1
    • Technical Round 2
    • Final Interview
    • Offer Extended
    • Offer Accepted
    • Hired
  6. Customize stage names as needed to suit your organization's process.
  7. Set stage permissions or auto-triggers (if applicable), such as notifications or interviewer assignments.
  8. Click Save to finalize the pipeline.

Usage tip:
This pipeline can now be reused across multiple job postings by selecting it while creating or editing a job requisition. It ensures a structured and consistent hiring experience for both recruiters and candidates.

Frequently asked questions

What is a master hiring pipeline?

A master hiring pipeline is a reusable sequence of hiring stages that standardizes interview processes across jobs.

Steps to Create a Master Pipeline:

  1. Go to Settings → Hiring Pipeline.
  2. Click Add New.
  3. Enter a pipeline name (e.g., “Software Developer Pipeline”).
  4. Add stages such as Resume Screening, Technical Interview, HR Round.
  5. Save the pipeline.
  6. Apply this pipeline when creating new job postings.
How do I assign a default interviewer to a stage?

Assigning default interviewers streamlines scheduling and ensures ownership for each stage.

Steps:

  • Go to Settings → Hiring Pipeline.
  • Edit the desired pipeline.
  • Click a stage.
  • Under Interview Settings, assign one or more default interviewers.
  • Save your changes.

📌 The interviewer(s) will be auto-selected during scheduling for that stage.

Can I change the hiring pipeline after job creation?

Yes, you can update a job’s hiring pipeline after creating it.

Steps:

  • Go to Jobs → Edit Job.
  • Navigate to the Hiring Pipeline tab.
  • Add/remove stages or update interview configurations.
  • Click Save.

📌 Changes apply immediately to new candidates; existing candidates may need to be manually reassigned to the new stages.

What triggers candidate auto-progression?

Auto-progression can be triggered by:

  • Completion of assessments
  • Interview feedback submission
  • Manual stage transitions

📌 Configure automation under:

  • Job → Hiring Pipeline → Automation Rules