Shaping Employer Brands for Recruitment Success

The Journey of Innovation in Recruitment

Welcome to Refer.io, where our story unfolds in the realm of employer branding and recruitment innovation. Our journey began in the mid-2000s, a time when the digital revolution was reshaping the world of HR and recruitment.

Envision a time when recruitment was more about fax machines and clipboards. That's where our roots lie. We started as pioneers in applicant tracking systems, aiding thousands of companies to step into the digital recruitment era. But soon, we realized that managing applicants was just one piece of a larger puzzle.

A Shift to Employer Branding

Our journey took a pivotal turn as we recognized a deeper need in the recruitment industry. Our clients craved more than just efficient applicant tracking; they sought impactful ways to showcase their companies to potential candidates. We discovered the true essence of recruitment: It wasn't just about reaching out - it was about resonating with the right people.

This epiphany led us to transform our focus from mere distribution to the art of employer branding. We have since dedicated ourselves to mastering recruitment marketing, targeting, and creating engaging content that turns ordinary job ads into powerful narratives.

  • Ryan Kohler - CEO

    Meet Ryan Kohler, our CEO and the mastermind behind transforming traditional recruitment methods. With over 17 years in the industry, Ryan is a trailblazer in job ad writing, significantly improving applicant flow through innovative content strategies.

  • Pablo Perez - CTO

    His expertise in job board and marketing technologies propels our services to new heights, managing over a billion individual emails per year.

  • Jeremy Kohler - CPO

    Jeremy Kohler is the wizard behind the curtain, turning groundbreaking ideas into tangible products and features. As our Chief Product Officer, Jeremy is the architect building the bridges between concepts and practical, impactful tools.

Beyond Software to Storytelling!

At Refer.io, we do more than develop software; we transform recruitment narratives. Our mission is to turn each client's unique story into a powerful magnet for talent. We're not just building platforms; we're crafting employer brand success stories, one hire at a time.

Join us on this journey of redefining recruitment through the power of employer branding. Let's create success stories together.