Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Human Resources Manager

Humanscale

Human Resources Manager

Job Locations US-NJ-Piscataway
Job ID
2026-4314
Category
3015 - HR & HRI

Company Overview

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment.  Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.

Overview

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR services to the North American and Canadian business groups. The HR Manager will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities managing employee relations and partnering with department managers on regulatory compliance, employee development and performance. They will also partner with other HR team members on long-term projects and provide support to the Global HR Leader.  This position requires working onsite four days per week, with one remote day. The role will report to the Senior Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Support production, factory and corporate staff; coordinate, schedule and track temporary production staff as primary agency contact
  • Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements
  • Respond to team member inquiries pertaining to company policies, PTO and other HR-related matters
  • Recommend and develop employee relations practices to foster positive employer-employee relations; conduct investigations as needed; ensure investigations are properly documented and reviewed with legal counsel
  • Meet with department managers regularly to proactively discuss department planning, employee development, performance, etc.
  • Assist in the coordination of staffing and recruitment processes for assigned business groups
  • Manage the performance evaluation and salary increase process for assigned business groups; work with managers to ensure fairness and consistency
  • Provide translation services for the team
  • Maintain the organizational structure by working with managers to:
    • Update job requirements and job descriptions for all positions according to HR objectives
    • Market price positions and review for internal / external equity
    • Propose salary / pay adjustment recommendations
    • Prepare salary / promotional increase letters
  • Conduct and analyze exit interviews/attrition trends and make actionable recommendations based on data
  • Run reports and conduct analyses in support of business decisions; leverage the custom reporting function in ADP
  • Work with other functions both within (e.g., payroll, benefits) and outside of HR (e.g., finance, legal) to support business initiatives
  • Create Standard Operating Procedures for the HR department
  • Assist EHS and Facilities Manager and Sustainability department with audit requests and certification requests
  • Lead new hire orientation
  • Process new hires and all other updates in ADP as needed
  • Act as back up for HR Assistant with onboarding of new hires
  • Process employment verifications as needed
  • Maintain employee files as needed
  • All other responsibilities and projects as needed
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Qualifications

  • Bilingual in Spanish/English required
  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable field equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and complete them independently with minimal assistance
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Interest and curiosity about learning all aspects of the business
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization
  • Must be able to multi-task; good time management skills
  • Strong follow-up skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to think/plan ahead and consider possible outcomes
  • Ability to present to all levels of the organization
  • Must be able to work 8:00am – 5:00pm M-F and additional hours when needed

 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

 

  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus
  • iCIMS experience a plus

 

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive base
  • Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
    • Medical Discounts
  • Ancillary Benefits
    • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
    • Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • 401k matching
  • Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 11 holidays)

 

Salary Range: $77,251 -  $112,679.50

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.

 

 

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)

 

 

 

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