Sage HCM (formerly Criterion HCM): HR, Payroll, and Talent Engagement
Sage HCM helps mid-market companies manage the employee lifecycle and complex payroll requirements. It is designed for organizations that need a configurable system to handle union wages or multi-entity operations.
At a glance
- Category
- HR & Recruiting
- Best for
- Mid-market companies, HR managers, Payroll administrators, Operations leaders
- Pricing
- Pricing is usage-based: HR is $11.00 per employee/month, while Payroll and Talent Engagement are $6.50 per employee/month. Bundle discounts on implementation are available for those purchasing all three modules.
- Key use cases
- Union and Complex Payroll Management, Automated Candidate Onboarding, Multi-Entity HR Coordination, Workforce Trend Analysis
- Integrations
- Sage Intacct, Procore, Microsoft Dynamics, Trimble, IFS
- Official website
- criterionhcm.com
Sage HCM, formerly known as Criterion HCM, is a cloud-based platform designed for mid-market businesses, typically those with 200 to 2,500 employees. It organizes HR, payroll, and recruiting into three primary modules that share a single database to help maintain consistency across different functions.
The software supports complex labor scenarios, such as multi-currency payroll, union-specific configurations, and multi-entity management. It includes AI capabilities through Sage Copilot for administrative tasks like offer letter automation and workforce trend prediction.
For buyers, the system is configurable, supporting custom reports and unique workflows. The platform provides mobile self-service for employees and managers to handle tasks such as time entry and PTO requests via iOS and Android apps.
Buyers should confirm if the implementation timeline, which typically ranges from 3 to 6 months, aligns with their business needs and verify modular pricing on the vendor website.
Key Features
Consolidates HR, payroll, and talent data into one system to support data consistency.
Supports shift differentials, fringe benefit tracking, and multi-entity operations.
Includes an applicant tracking system with resume parsing and automated onboarding workflows.
Supports automation for creating offer letters and predicting workforce trends.
Provides iOS and Android applications for employee time entry, pay history, and manager approvals.
Supports skills-based learning paths and certification tracking for employee development.
Designed to connect with third-party software and in-house applications.
Use Cases
Managing multi-state, multi-union payroll with specific wage rates and certified payroll compliance.
Using resume parsing to extract data and automating the delivery of offer letters and e-signatures.
Centralizing employee records and organizational charts across multiple business locations or entities.
Using AI tools to predict workforce trends and generate reports on HR metrics.
Best For
Integrations
Pricing
Pricing is usage-based: HR is $11.00 per employee/month, while Payroll and Talent Engagement are $6.50 per employee/month. Bundle discounts on implementation are available for those purchasing all three modules.
FAQ
It uses a per-employee-per-month model: $11.00 for HR and $6.50 each for Payroll and Talent Engagement. Discounts are available when bundling all three modules.
Yes, the modular architecture allows businesses to start with HR, Payroll, or Talent Engagement and add other modules later.
Most deployments typically take between 3 to 6 months, which includes data conversion, integrations, and training.
Yes, it is designed to handle multi-entity and multi-currency payroll, as well as specific requirements for union workers and shift differentials.
Source category: HR & Recruiting
Source subcategory: HR Management
