Hire HRAI was founded in Finland in 2025 with one clear goal: to make hiring faster, smarter, and more transparent through real data and modern AI.
We saw how traditional recruitment tools often slowed decisions, missed qualified talent, and left little room for objectivity. So we built a platform that helps organizations evaluate applicants efficiently and fairly — combining machine learning with clear, explainable logic.
Our mission is simple: to help companies make better hiring decisions while saving time and resources. We design technology that adapts to your process, supports your team, and keeps every decision accountable.

Everything we build is meant to solve practical challenges in everyday recruitment.
We use data to support good judgment — not to replace it.
AI works best when it complements people, not when it tries to outsmart them.
We focus on facts, not guesses — every result is based on evidence, not noise.
Every step we take aims to make recruitment a little smarter, we're here to redefine what modern hiring looks like.
I've seen it happen more than once, a great candidate gets overlooked. Not because they weren't qualified, but because someone simply didn't have the time to notice.
Recruitment is full of these moments. The wrong choice made in a rush. An application that never got an answer. Good people lost somewhere in a crowded inbox.
It's easy to talk about efficiency or automation, but hiring is still a complex process. Behind every application, there's a person looking for a chance, and behind every job post, a company trying to make the best possible decision.
The job market has become increasingly competitive. Jobs are fewer, and each opening attracts hundreds of applicants. Employers are expected to move fast and stay objective, yet the task is nearly impossible. When there are too many applications and too little time, not every application can be reviewed in detail, which makes fair evaluation difficult.
When recruitment does go right, when everything aligns, it's never by accident. It happens because someone takes the time to see potential, not just credentials.
That's the idea that started Hire HRAI. We wanted to build something that helps every candidate get the fair visibility they deserve and helps employers make decisions they can stand behind.
Our system doesn't decide who's "good" or "bad", it reads, compares, and explains. It gives structure to a process that's usually chaotic, and it does so with transparency. For the first time, employers can automatically collect data about applicants' skills and see the bigger picture. Who's applying, what strengths are emerging, and how the talent landscape is shifting.
Data like this isn't just about numbers; it's a new way to understand people and organizations. It helps leaders guide recruitment and their business based on facts instead of assumptions.
I believe that the future of hiring will focus more on people's full potential, not just their job titles. When we evaluate skills in a broader, more data-driven way, recruitment becomes clearer, more consistent, and easier to justify. It's a true strategic advantage that helps companies direct their resources where they matter most.
That's the kind of future we want to help build.

Founder & Product Lead, Hire HRAI
tomas.metsa-simola@hirehrai.com

Interested in working at a startup? We're planning to open several positions in early 2026. More details coming soon, but here's a preview of the roles we're looking to fill.

We're looking for an experienced full stack developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in full stack development, foundational knowledge of machine learning, and experience with Claude Code or Cursor.

This role will focus on developing our B2B sales across Central Europe. We're seeking someone with proven sales experience and excellent language skills to help organizations discover how to improve their recruitment.

This position will be responsible for growing brand awareness and managing our social media and marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in these areas and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
All data is processed and stored within the EU in full compliance with GDPR. Our language models use OpenAI's data residency feature, ensuring that information remains within the designated region and is never used for model training.
There is no separate trial period, but account registration and platform use are free under the Standard plan. You only pay when publishing job posts.
Not yet, but we are actively working on secure and seamless integrations that will allow you to connect Hire HRAI to your internal tools and publish jobs directly from your own platform. More information will be available in early 2026.
If the application clearly malfunctions or delivers results that are not aligned with the intended functionality, we will provide a full refund.
Our AI emphasizes measurable achievements and practical evidence of skills. It evaluates depth, relevance, and context — not just keywords — ensuring fair and explainable scoring.
We only collect information necessary for the recruitment process, such as application materials, skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates retain full control over their data and may request deletion at any time. All processing follows GDPR and data protection standards.
No. Evaluation details and scoring insights are visible only to the employer to maintain process integrity and confidentiality.
Currently, the platform is available in English. Additional language versions will be introduced in early 2026.
Have questions? We'd love to hear from you. Send us a message and we'll respond as soon as possible.