How Pharmacy Chain 9-1-1 Quadrupled Hiring Results with Automated Recruitment

Pharmacy 9-1-1 Implements HURMA to Streamline Talent Acquisition

According to Hurma Blog — HR: One of Ukraine’s largest pharmacy networks, Pharmacy 9-1-1, has adopted the HURMA automated recruitment system, dramatically improving how it fills open positions while cutting the time spent on data management. Before this shift, the company’s hiring process relied heavily on manual Excel spreadsheets and constant data updates. The move to HURMA delivered measurable gains:

• A fourfold increase in the number of positions filled;
• A 43% reduction in routine administrative tasks;
• Report generation time slashed from half a day to just a few minutes.

Olha Kukhtina, Manager of Personnel Development and HR Projects at Pharmacy 9-1-1, noted that prior to implementing HURMA, recruitment efforts were fragmented. Each team member kept their own records, making it nearly impossible to get a clear, company-wide view of open roles.

“We were stuck with manual Excel sheets. Everyone had their own version of the stats. There was no reliable overall picture of our vacancies.” – Olha Kukhtina

The need for automation became undeniable as the company recognized the inefficiency and inconvenience of manual tracking. Over a four-month rollout period, HURMA was tested on 20 job openings. By integrating the system with Ringostat, enabling multi-posting to job boards, and linking it to Google Data/Looker Studio, the pharmacy chain streamlined its entire hiring workflow.

With HURMA in place, the company now enjoys a unified view of all vacancies in a single platform. Kukhtina emphasized that real-time analytics have become much easier, supporting more informed decision-making.

“Having everything in one system is both more convenient and much faster.” – Olha Kukhtina

The results speak for themselves: a fourfold jump in filled positions, a 43% cut in routine work, and reports that now take minutes instead of hours. Kukhtina rated HURMA’s support a perfect 10 out of 10, praising the team for helping the company smoothly adapt to the new system.

Why Automation Matters for Modern Business

Adopting the HURMA ATS has been a pivotal step for Pharmacy 9-1-1, modernizing its recruitment processes and boosting HR team efficiency while reducing the time spent on vacancy management.

This case highlights how automation is becoming essential in today’s business landscape, especially in human resources. With labor markets evolving rapidly and competition for talent intensifying, effective recruitment tools are critical for companies aiming to grow and stay ahead. The results achieved by Pharmacy 9-1-1 offer a compelling example for other organizations considering similar optimizations in their hiring operations.

As organizations increasingly recognize the benefits of automated systems, similar to how Pharmacy 9-1-1 transformed its recruitment, the Olena Zelenska Foundation has also significantly reduced data collection time, streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and decision-making. This trend highlights the growing importance of technology in optimizing workflows across various sectors.