10x Recruiting Inside how Deel hires 3,000+ people a year
Jan 16, 2026
Alan Price, Global Head of Talent at Deel, reveals how his team manages to hire over 3,000 people annually while processing 1.5 million applications. He discusses the crucial role of AI in enhancing candidate experience and efficiently screening resumes. Alan shares insights on their hiring strategies, including a mix of inbound, sourced, and referral candidates. He also introduces the RISE methodology for measuring hire quality and how AI uncovers hidden talent. Leadership challenges and the evolution of their silver medalist process are also highlighted.
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Always-On Leadership Reality
- Alan says being a senior TA leader means you are always on and partially owned by multiple stakeholders.
- He describes clearing Slack notifications and staying connected as part of how he manages the role.
Hiring Scales With Revenue Ambitions
- Deel scaled from ~200 to ~300 hires per month and will exceed 3,000 hires in the year.
- Alan links hiring needs directly to revenue growth and the necessity of strategic workforce planning.
Prioritize Channel Mix By Brand Strength
- Track hire sources: Deel gets ~25% sourced, ~20% referrals and the majority inbound.
- Allocate recruiting effort to where your brand drives inbound rather than assuming sourcing must dominate.