How to Audit AI Bias in Greenhouse
Greenhouse is a popular ATS for mid-market and growth-stage companies. Its structured hiring approach and AI-assisted candidate scoring need bias auditing to ensure fair outcomes across all demographics.
Bias Risks in Greenhouse
- Scorecard aggregation algorithms may amplify individual interviewer biases
- Auto-reject rules based on keyword matching can discriminate against diverse candidates
- Candidate ranking models trained on historical hire data may perpetuate past biases
- Automated sourcing recommendations that skew toward homogeneous candidate pools
Step-by-Step Audit Guide
- 1Export candidate data from Greenhouse via Harvest API or manual CSV export
- 2Include all pipeline stages from application to offer
- 3Map EEOC demographic categories to candidate records
- 4Run adverse impact analysis across each hiring stage
- 5Review AI-assisted scorecard patterns for demographic disparities
- 6Document findings and create remediation plan
Data Export Instructions
- 1.Go to Greenhouse > Reports > Export to CSV
- 2.Select "Candidate Pipeline" report with demographics enabled
- 3.Ensure all pipeline stages are included
- 4.Upload exported file to OnHirely
Compliance Notes
- Greenhouse does not perform bias audits on your behalf — you need an independent auditor
- Companies using Greenhouse in NYC must comply with LL144 regardless of ATS provider
- Greenhouse EEOC data collection must be enabled to support audit
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