Sage launches Sage HCM to connect HR, Payroll and Finance

Ahead of Sage Future, Sage has announced Sage Human Capital Management for Sage Intacct to integrate HR and Payroll via AI workflow automation. 

Sage, a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced Sage HCM, a new human capital management solution for mid-market organizations in North America. Integrated with Sage Intacct, Sage HCM connects HR, payroll and workforce data with financial management to give organizations clearer visibility and control over workforce costs, often their largest and most dynamic expense, while improving payroll accuracy and supporting better workforce planning.

Launching with Sage HCM are industry capabilities, such as Sage HCM for Construction, designed to help firms connect labor, payroll and job costing in a single system, alongside a new HCM Agent that uses AI-powered automation to streamline HR and payroll workflows.

“HR, payroll and finance data should not sit in separate systems,” said Jonathan Cowan, EVP, HCM, Platform Strategy and Operations, Sage. “With Sage HCM, organizations can connect workforce and financial data in one place, improve visibility into labor costs, strengthen payroll accuracy and make better workforce planning decisions. By bringing these workflows together on the Sage platform, we’re helping customers operate with greater clarity, control and confidence.”

Sage will showcase Sage HCM at Sage Future, taking place in San Francisco from April 28-30.

Bringing workforce costs into clearer financial view

For many organizations, workforce data still sits in separate HR, payroll and finance systems, making it harder for HR leaders, payroll teams and CFOs to understand workforce costs and performance. According to Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends research, nearly three quarters (74%) of organizations say improving how workforce data supports decision-making is now a critical priority.

Sage HCM is designed to address this challenge by bringing core HR, payroll, time and talent workflows together in one connected system. Built for mid-market organizations with more complex requirements, including multi-entity operations and multi-jurisdiction payroll, it helps customers gain a clearer view of workforce costs and their impact on business performance.
Designed for industry needs, including construction

As part of this launch, Sage HCM for Construction extends these capabilities for firms managing complex labor and project-based operations. It includes support for union rules, certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements, while linking labor data directly to project financials.

“For many construction businesses, labor costs are one of the biggest drivers of project performance, but payroll, HR and finance data often sit in separate systems,” said Dustin Stephens, CEO, Alliance Solutions Group. “Bringing these together gives customers a clearer view of labor costs, improves payroll accuracy and helps them make better decisions at both project and business level. This gives customers stronger control over project performance and supports more predictable, profitable outcomes.”

AI-powered support for HR and payroll workflows

Sage HCM launches with the HCM Agent, Sage’s first AI agent dedicated to HR and payroll workflows. It helps organizations streamline tasks such as payroll preparation, validation and reconciliation, while highlighting potential compliance risks and reducing manual effort.

The HCM Agent is designed to improve efficiency and accuracy without reducing oversight, helping teams automate routine work while maintaining control over critical processes such as payroll and compliance.
New opportunities for partners

The launch of Sage HCM also creates new opportunities for Sage partners to support customers with workforce management, payroll and compliance alongside finance transformation. Partners can deliver Sage HCM together with Sage Intacct and industry-specific solutions, helping customers bring workforce and financial data together in a more connected system.

“Partners play a critical role in helping customers realize the full value of the Sage platform,” said Gretchen O’Hara, EVP Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, Sage. “With Sage HCM, we are extending that opportunity into workforce management, enabling partners to support customers with more connected solutions across finance, HR and operations.”

To get hands-on experience with Sage HCM, sign up to attend Sage Future here: Sage Future

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