
Neptune is graylink’s enterprise recruitment automation platform, designed to streamline recruitment at scale. This ROI overview outlines the core value drivers and cost savings that you can expect by implementing Neptune.
Key ROI Areas
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1. Faster Time-to-Hire
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Automation of repetitive tasks (e.g. screening, scheduling, shortlisting) reduces time-to-hire by up to 50%.
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Smart workflows and pre-configured templates enable hiring teams to move candidates through the funnel with minimal admin.
Example ROI:
If your current average time-to-hire is 45 days and Neptune cuts this to 25 days, that’s 20 additional days of productivity per new hire.
2. Reduced Cost-per-Hire
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Eliminate agency fees through direct sourcing.
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Reduce advertising costs via built-in talent pooling and multi-channel job posting.
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Lower operational costs with centralised dashboards and automated workflows.
Example ROI:
For a business hiring 20 employees annually, reducing cost-per-hire by R50,000 results in R1 million in annual savings.


3. Improved Hiring Quality
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Enhanced candidate matching, custom screening questions, and automated assessments lead to better hires.
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Integrated analytics help track recruiter performance and identify pipeline bottlenecks.
Business Impact:
Better hires = longer retention, improved productivity, and reduced rehiring costs.
4. Compliance & Data Security
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Neptune is POPIA and GDPR compliant.
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Built on AWS infrastructure with robust access controls, backups, and audit logs
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Role-based access and encryption ensure sensitive data is secure
Risk Mitigation ROI:
Avoid fines and reputational damage from non-compliance or breaches.


5. Scalable Process Optimisation
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Unlimited user seats for no additional cost
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Suitable for high-volume or complex hiring environments.
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Supports multi-brand, multi-country, and franchise models from a single instance.
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Quarterly reviews help align product configuration with your evolving strategy.
Quantifying Your ROI
Value Driver | Estimated Saving / Gain |
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Reduced time-to-hire | 20 days per hire × 100 hires = 2,000 days saved annually |
Lower agency spend | R800,000+ annually |
Reduced admin hours | 30% recruiter capacity freed up |
Compliance risk avoided | R1m+ potential fines avoided |
Improved retention | 10–20% lower turnover |
Trusted & Proven
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Hosted in AWS with full DR and backup automation
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Logs recruiter actions and candidate activities for full traceability
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99% uptime SLA
Streamline Your Recruitment Spend
Whether you’re trying to scale hiring, reduce cost, or improve quality, Neptune delivers ROI through automation, control, and intelligence—without compromising on security or compliance.