Overview
Paradox offers Olivia, a conversational AI hiring assistant and a suite of conversational hiring products (Conversational ATS, Conversational Scheduling, Conversational Career Sites, Conversational CRM, Onboarding, Conversational Events, etc.). The platform automates screening, scheduling, candidate Q&A, offer/onboarding steps and event registration with the goal of reducing time-to-hire and cost-per-hire while improving candidate conversion and experience. Key capabilities include conversational interactions via SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger and the Paradox mobile app; complex, multi-person and timezone-aware scheduling automation; in-conversation application completion (candidates fill applications inside chat); automated screening including asynchronous video screening; interview prep and automated feedback collection; onboarding workflows for sharing tax/background documents and guiding new hires through paperwork; conversational career sites and programmatic job distribution; candidate experience features (sentiment questions, targeted follow-ups, reminders, no-show reduction); multilingual support and translation (product pages mention 100+ languages); analytics with dynamic dashboards and claims of tracking many metrics and secure data delivery to BI tools (sFTP / open APIs); integrations with major ATS/HCM systems (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) and an open API for partner integrations; and stated commitments to accessibility and ethical AI (transparency, fairness, explainability) and platform extensibility. Security, privacy and legal highlights from the site include a Terms of Service and DPA that govern processing; Paradox states a risk-based security program aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II and notes SOC 2 reports are available on request. The client retains ownership of Client Data per the site; Paradox may deidentify data and use aggregated/improvement data as specified in its Terms. Payment, liability, indemnity and termination rules are described in the Terms of Service (governing law: New York; standard commercial terms such as 30-day invoicing, liability caps, and data export via CSV at termination are referenced). The site does not publish public pricing plans or a free trial; pricing is custom and prospective customers are directed to request a demo. Marketing pages include performance claims (examples: “82% decrease in time-to-hire,” “93% candidate conversion,” “50% less ad spend”) and customer case studies reporting large improvements (Neighborly, MultiCare and other named customers). These are marketing/customer-reported outcomes and the site does not include independent verification or detailed methodology for headline ROI metrics. Useful site resources and product pages, security/legal pages and case studies are provided on paradox.ai (see external links list). Recommended evaluation next steps include requesting a demo, obtaining pricing and contract details from Sales, requesting security/compliance documents (SOC 2, DPA, sub-processor list), technical integration specifics (APIs, webhooks, data formats), customer references and measurement methodology for ROI claims, and negotiating a scoped pilot/POC to validate scheduling, conversion and integration behavior before full rollout.
Key Features
Conversational interactions
Chat-based interactions via SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger and the Paradox mobile app to engage candidates.
Scheduling automation
Timezone-aware, multi-person and complex interview scheduling that the site says can schedule candidates in minutes.
In-chat applications and screening
Candidates can complete applications inside chat; includes automated screening and asynchronous video screening.
Onboarding workflows
Share tax/background documents and guide new hires through paperwork and onboarding steps within the platform.
Conversational Career Sites & distribution
Conversational career sites plus programmatic job distribution (site references integrations including Indeed).
Candidate experience features
Sentiment questions, targeted follow-ups, reminders and features aimed at reducing no-shows and improving conversion.



Who Can Use This Tool?
- Global enterprises:Large organizations evaluating conversational hiring automation and enterprise integrations.
- Mid-sized businesses:Mid-market companies seeking to reduce time-to-hire and improve candidate conversion at scale.
- High-volume hiring organizations:Franchises and industries (retail, restaurant, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality) with large hiring volumes.
Pricing Plans
Pricing information is not available yet.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- ✓Automates screening, scheduling, candidate Q&A, offer/onboarding steps and event registration.
- ✓Mobile-first conversational channels (SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger, Paradox app) for candidate engagement.
- ✓Complex, timezone-aware scheduling and in-chat application completion reduce friction for candidates.
- ✓Integrates with major ATS/HCM systems and provides APIs for extensibility.
- ✓Stated security/compliance posture (risk-based program, SOC 2 Type II, ISO alignment) with reports available on request.
✗ Cons
- ✗No public pricing tiers, unit pricing or free trial on the site; pricing handled via sales/demo.
- ✗Headline ROI metrics on marketing pages are promotional; the site does not provide independent methodology or verification.
- ✗Some data-use language allows Paradox to deidentify and use aggregated data per the Terms of Service (customers should confirm data use and residency options).
Compare with Alternatives
| Feature | Paradox (Olivia) | HeyMilo | OpenDialog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rating | 8.0/10 | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Multichannel Outreach | Partial | Yes | Partial |
| Screening & Interviews | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Scheduling Automation | Yes | Partial | Partial |
| Career-site Chat | Yes | No | Partial |
| Workflow Automation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bias & Governance | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations & Extensibility | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Related Articles (3)
A comprehensive overview of Paradox’s SaaS Terms of Service covering data, IP, security, fees, and termination.
Author spotlight on Sam Toiber, Paradox's Senior Product Manager overseeing Conversational CRM.
A Paradox webinar featuring Bayard, Carter’s, and Aramark with product updates and best-in-class hiring-event use cases.
