Compliance Comparison

Greenhouse vs Pymetrics

Compare compliance requirements for these AI hiring tools under NYC Local Law 144, Colorado AI Act, and other state regulations.

GreenhouseLow Risk

ATS

Applicant tracking system with structured hiring tools and integration capabilities for AI add-ons.

AI Features

  • Structured interview kits
  • Scorecard automation
  • Integration with AI tools
  • Analytics and reporting

Applicable Laws

CCPAState data privacy laws

PymetricsMedium Risk

Assessment

Neuroscience-based assessments using games to measure cognitive and emotional traits, matched against successful employee profiles.

AI Features

  • Neuroscience-based games
  • Trait matching algorithms
  • Bias-tested models
  • Job-fit predictions

Applicable Laws

NYC Local Law 144Colorado AI Act

Compliance Requirements

RequirementGreenhousePymetrics
NYC Bias Audit Required
Annual third-party audit under Local Law 144
Likely NoLikely Yes
Colorado Impact Assessment
Annual assessment for high-risk AI systems
May Not ApplyLikely Required
Illinois Consent Required
AIVI/BIPA consent for video/biometric analysis
Check ConfigurationCheck Configuration
Candidate Notifications
Disclosure that AI is being used
RequiredRequired
Data Collected
Types of candidate data processed
  • Application data
  • Interview scores
  • Hiring decisions
  • Game performance data
  • Cognitive trait scores
  • Behavioral patterns

Key Compliance Considerations

Greenhouse

  • Core ATS functions generally not AEDT
  • AI integrations may trigger compliance requirements
  • Data retention policies need review

Pymetrics

  • AEDT requiring bias audit
  • High-risk AI system under Colorado AI Act
  • Trait analysis may raise fairness questions

Our Recommendation

Both Tools Require Compliance Attention

Greenhouse has a lower compliance burden, but both tools require attention to AI hiring regulations depending on how you use them.

Key steps for either tool:

  • Document how AI influences employment decisions
  • Implement candidate notification workflows
  • Schedule bias audits if using in NYC
  • Complete impact assessments for Colorado compliance

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