Workday, Inc., the AI-driven enterprise platform for managing people, money, and agents, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Paradox, a conversational AI company redefining the candidate experience, particularly for high-volume frontline roles that account for nearly three billion workers worldwide.
The acquisition will integrate Paradox’s candidate experience agent into Workday’s suite, creating an end-to-end, AI-powered talent acquisition platform for every type of worker and role. By combining Paradox’s conversational AI with Workday Recruiting and HiredScore’s talent discovery tools, Workday aims to streamline hiring, accelerate time-to-hire, and deliver more engaging candidate experiences.
“Hiring is one of the most critical moments in the employee experience, yet too often it’s slowed down by outdated processes and disconnected tools,” said Gerrit Kazmaier, president of Product & Technology at Workday. “By bringing Paradox’s candidate experience AI agent into Workday, we’re giving organizations a smarter, faster, and more engaging way to connect with candidates. Together, we’ll help our customers move from transactional recruiting to transformative hiring that helps deliver talent, in less time, and with a better experience for everyone.”
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Paradox, which has facilitated over 189 million AI-driven candidate conversations, offers applicants instant responses, 24/7 support, and self-scheduling, leading to conversion rates above 70% and time-to-hire as short as 3.5 days. “Workday’s global reach and comprehensive platform provide the perfect runway for us to accelerate our mission,” said Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox.
Industry experts view the deal as a major step for Workday. Josh Bersin, CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, called it a “highly strategic move” that strengthens Workday’s leadership in high-volume, frontline hiring.
The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 of Workday’s fiscal year 2026, ending October 31, 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
