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Hornbach Uses SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting for Talent Acquisition

Case study showing how Hornbach implemented SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting to reduce recruiting time 37% and improve candidate experience in retail hiring.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
SAP

Hornbach, a European DIY retailer with 153 stores, partnered with Promerit to deploy SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting. The solution replaced paper processes with a consumer-grade career site, real-time dashboards, and multichannel sourcing. Results include faster hiring cycles, higher-quality candidate shortlists, and an 88-90% reduction in paper applications.

Key takeaways

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting cut recruiting time by 37% at Hornbach

Paper-based applications dropped from high volume to 8-10% of total

Real-time dashboards give recruiters visibility across up to 70 open roles

Consumer-like career site improved candidate engagement and application quality

Social media and multichannel sourcing increased applicants per position

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