Alexander Mann Solutions, a UK-based supplier of RPO and MSP services, announced today the acquisition of HR technology company Karen HR Inc.

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Alexander Mann said the acquisition is a strategic move to accelerate the launch of new digital products.

“The acquisition also extends Alexander Mann Solutions’ global engineering capabilities with teams now based in both Canada and Poland, and further supports the company’s aggressive growth plans and commitment to extending its footprint in the Americas,” the company stated.

Karen HR uses Karen AI, a ‘cognitive recruiting assistant’. Karen AI integrates with existing ATSs (applicant tracking systems) and harnesses leading-edge technology to enhance recruitment processes and boost candidate engagement.

Karen AI has the capacity to rank hundreds of resumes against jobs per second and can be deployed to engage with jobseekers via chat or SMS, while the platform’s ‘shortlisting and conversion’ capability allows hirers to gain a deeper insight into a candidate’s personality and team fit.  Karen Frontier, is a digital assistant that takes care of inbound employee inquiries delivering a simple and powerful way to provide answers to common HR-related queries to an enterprise’s workforce.

Rosaleen Blair, Founder and CEO of Alexander Mann Solutions, commented, “Whilst we have previously built and successfully deployed Robotic Process Automation and AI capabilities into our existing client solutions it is crucial that we are continually innovating and investing in technical expertise.”

“Alongside the expertise and capabilities that our valued technology partners already deliver, this move will accelerate efficiencies for our existing clients and will enable the rapid launch of exciting new digital products within Alexander Mann Solutions,” Blair said.

Noel Webb, Co-Founder of Karen HR also commented, “Our collective approach to intelligent services will further enhance the comprehensive portfolio Alexander Mann Solutions has to offer. With their global reach and solution-minded approach to the market, Alexander Mann Solutions is the perfect home for us.”