Platform Expertise - Sage People

Sage People consulting and implementation for scalable HR outcomes

Senior HRIS specialists designing Sage People so workflows, Salesforce integrations and analytics actually match your operating model and give leaders clean, trusted people data.

End to end Sage People consulting from scoping, design and build through to optimisation
Implementation aligned to real processes, roles, approvals and HR service models
Salesforce integrations and connectors designed for stability, security and auditability
Configurable workflows that reduce manual admin across key HR and talent journeys
Actionable analytics and dashboards for HR, Finance and leadership decision making

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Sage People consulting that turns Salesforce HR into real business value

Sage People consulting focuses on getting Sage People implemented in a way that fits complex, multi entity and growing organisations. A strong Sage People implementation connects Salesforce integrations, workflows and analytics into one consistent model. Done well, you gain a single source of truth, better employee experiences and clear visibility of people costs and capacity. Done badly, you get customisation sprawl, weak adoption and reporting nobody trusts. Our role is to land Sage People as a stable, scalable HR platform.

Sage People solution blueprint and architecture

We begin with a structured discovery across HR, IT and Finance to understand your entities, locations, roles, policies and existing systems. From there, we shape a Sage People consulting blueprint that defines scope, target design, dependencies and how Sage People will sit on Salesforce alongside your other applications. This avoids over engineering and keeps the platform aligned to how your organisation actually runs. We document data structures, security model, workflows, key integrations and reporting expectations in language stakeholders understand. This blueprint becomes your reference during implementation, vendor engagement and internal approvals. It reduces change noise, protects budget and means every later decision can be judged against clear outcomes instead of ad hoc preferences.

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Implementation, workflows and automation

During Sage People implementation we translate your hire to retire processes into clean workflows and automation. That includes recruitment handoff, onboarding, probation, job changes, compensation events, leave, performance cycles and leaver flows. Each workflow is designed so HR stops chasing emails and managers know exactly what to do on screen.

We focus on standard configuration first, using Sage People capabilities properly before suggesting custom extensions. This protects upgrade paths and keeps support simple. The result is a platform employees find intuitive, HR can own without constant developer support and executives can trust for accurate, timely information.

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Salesforce integrations, data and controls

Sage People runs on Salesforce, which is powerful if designed correctly. We architect Salesforce integrations between Sage People and your identity platforms, payroll providers, finance, talent tools and other line of business systems. The goal is controlled data movement, minimal duplication and clear ownership for every feed.

We combine technical design with governance: data standards, field usage, approvals, segregation of duties and audit trails. This protects sensitive people data, simplifies compliance checks and helps you evidence robust controls to internal audit, customers and regulators without turning everyday processes into red tape.

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Analytics, dashboards and insight design

Sage People analytics can give rich insight into headcount, absence, attrition, pipeline, performance and engagement when set up with intent. We work with HR and Finance leaders to define the metrics and drill downs they actually need, then configure reports and dashboards to surface those within Sage People and Salesforce.

Instead of static exports, leaders see live data on key questions: where growth is happening, which teams are at risk, where hiring or retention spend is paying off. By aligning fields, workflows and security with this reporting design, Sage People consulting turns your platform into an insight engine, not just a record system.

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Health check, optimisation and scale support

If your Sage People implementation is noisy, slow or unpopular, we provide an objective health check. We review configuration choices, workflows, Salesforce integrations, analytics, permissions and support model to pinpoint root causes. You receive a prioritised action plan, with clear effort and impact, not vague advice.

We can then support targeted fixes, new releases or wider redesign as you scale to new regions or entities. Our optimisation lens ensures Sage People remains lean, maintainable and aligned with evolving strategy and controls, rather than drifting into another complex legacy system on top of Salesforce.

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Make Sage People work properly

Planning Sage People, mid implementation, or live and struggling, we can review and reset your platform with minimal disruption.

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Discovery, blueprint and Salesforce alignment

We run concise but rigorous discovery across HR, IT and Finance to understand objectives, constraints and current tools. Using Sage People consulting best practice, we define scope, target design, Salesforce integrations, workflows and analytics. This creates a realistic Sage People implementation blueprint with clear phases, owners and outcomes.

What We Offer:

End to end landscape and requirement review
Sage People solution blueprint aligned to strategy
Salesforce integrations and data model recommendations
Workflow and approval design for key HR processes
Executive ready roadmap with risks and dependencies

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Implementation, optimisation and ongoing support

We support build, configuration, data migration, testing and change across your Sage People implementation. Workflows, Salesforce integrations, security roles and analytics are implemented against the blueprint, then tuned based on real feedback. Post go live, we provide optimisation support so Sage People delivery and analytics keep pace with organisational change.

What We Offer:

Hands on configuration and testing support
Data cleansing, templates and migration oversight
Integration coordination with internal and external teams
Training assets, change support and hypercare
Continuous improvement and feature enhancement planning

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Our Process

Discover context

We map entities, processes, risks and tech to see where Sage People should sit and add value.

Design clearly

We define architecture, workflows, Salesforce integrations and analytics into one practical, approved blueprint.

Deliver clean

We guide build, migration, testing and launch so Sage People implementation lands stable and usable.

Evolve confidently

We review results, fix issues and adapt Sage People as your scale, structure and controls change.

Why choose Us?

You work with senior consultants who understand Sage People, Salesforce and complex HR landscapes. We focus on clean design, strong controls and measurable outcomes so your platform supports growth instead of slowing it down.

Senior expertise

Experienced architects and practitioners who have delivered and rescued large HRIS and Salesforce programme.

Process led

We start from HR, payroll and finance realities, then configure Sage People to support them simply.

Control focused

Robust approach to roles, approvals, audit trails and data quality to satisfy internal and external scrutiny.

Outcome driven

Every phase links to adoption, accuracy, speed, insight and a clear commercial case.

Frequently asked questions

About Our Sage People Consulting Services

What is Sage People consulting and who is it designed for?

Sage People consulting helps mid sized and growing organisations design, implement and optimise Sage People on Salesforce. It is ideal when you need structured delivery, integrated workflows and reliable analytics, rather than a basic technical install with low adoption.

How does expert Sage People implementation reduce project risk?

Expert Sage People implementation introduces a clear blueprint, controlled Salesforce integrations, defined workflows and realistic timelines. This reduces customisation sprawl, avoids data issues, and ensures HR and Finance get the Sage People consulting outcomes they expect without constant firefighting.

Can you integrate Sage People with our existing Salesforce and non Salesforce systems?

Yes. We design Salesforce integrations and external connectors so data flows securely between Sage People, CRM, payroll, identity and finance tools. Integration patterns are documented, monitored and owned, which cuts manual work and improves reporting quality.

What sort of workflows can you configure in Sage People?

We configure workflows for onboarding, job and salary changes, approvals, leave, performance cycles and exits. Each is tailored to your structure and authority levels, using out of the box Sage People capabilities wherever possible to keep support simple and upgrades safe.

How do you handle analytics and reporting in Sage People?

We define key metrics with HR and Finance, then configure Sage People and Salesforce reports and dashboards accordingly. With the right fields and structures, leaders can track headcount, attrition, absence and compliance without exporting and merging spreadsheets.

Can you review and fix an existing Sage People implementation?

Yes. We run a structured health check across configuration, workflows, Salesforce integrations and analytics. You receive a prioritised action list and, if required, hands on support to stabilise and simplify your Sage People environment.

How long does a typical Sage People implementation take with your support?

Timelines depend on scope, data readiness and decision speed, but our Sage People consulting approach emphasises phased delivery. That means early wins, proper testing and less disruption while still moving quickly enough for stakeholders.

Do you only work with Sage People as a HR platform?

No. While this page focuses on Sage People consulting, we are experienced across multiple HR and payroll platforms. Our designs always consider your wider application landscape so Sage People fits cleanly rather than operating in isolation.

Can you support multi country and multi entity Sage People deployments?

Yes. We design structures, security and workflows for multi country and multi entity models, aligning local needs with central standards. This helps you manage complexity, meet compliance requirements and still provide a consistent employee experience.

How do you ensure security and compliance within Sage People on Salesforce?

We define roles, profiles, permissions and approval flows aligned to least privilege principles. Combined with audit trails and data governance, this strengthens security, supports GDPR obligations and gives assurance to risk and audit teams.

What is the first step if we are considering Sage People consulting?

Start with an initial review call. We discuss your current position, objectives and timelines, then outline a Sage People consulting proposal with scope, phases and expected outcomes so you can make a clear, fast decision.