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SMS Marketing for HR Teams

Use two-way SMS to streamline recruiting, coordinate interviews, share updates, and keep employees engaged with automated communication.

Built for HR Teams

  • Send interview confirmations, onboarding reminders, and company announcements from your HR department’s main number

  • Automate shift reminders, benefits enrollment deadlines, and employee surveys to boost participation

  • Segment by department, role, or employment status to send targeted and relevant updates

  • Connect your ATS, HRIS, or CRM so candidate records, employee data, and communications stay in sync

Launch SMS That Employees Actually Read

HR depends on timely communication. SMS ensures job alerts, company updates, and policy reminders are delivered instantly, helping teams reduce no-shows and improve employee engagement.

98%

of texts are read immediately

40%

of consumers said they have tried to text a business or organization

70%

of consumers want to text institutions they rely on

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Platform Capabilities

Everything You Need to Text at Scale

A complete business texting platform — not just another messaging app.

Textellent Messenger

The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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Integrate SMS

Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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Automations

Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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Franchisor Module

The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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AI Rewriter & Translate

Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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Mobile App

Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you're away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Faster Hires and Stronger Employee Engagement

FAQs About SMS Marketing for HR Teams

What can HR teams do with SMS?
You can confirm interviews, send onboarding checklists, share company-wide updates, remind employees of deadlines, and request feedback through quick surveys. SMS simplifies communication at every stage of the employee journey.
How quickly do candidates and employees respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS an effective way to ensure reminders, updates, and urgent notifications are seen right away.
Can we use our existing HR number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your department’s main line so candidates and employees can call or text the same number. Messages can be routed to the right HR rep automatically.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm late-night messages, request details like candidate name or employee ID, and inform senders when HR will follow up.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by role, department, or employment status. Track responses, confirmations, and campaign performance to measure ROI.
Does this integrate with ATS or HRIS systems? +
Textellent integrates with ATS, HRIS, and CRM platforms so candidate and employee records, communications, and tasks stay aligned.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Candidates and employees opt in during applications, onboarding, or training. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP commands are processed automatically for compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. HR teams can start with a 14-day free trial to test SMS campaigns, reminders, and employee workflows before upgrading.