Sage HR Recruiting
Sage — Software for accounting, payroll, HR and ERP
Sage is a global provider of accounting, payroll, HR and enterprise planning software focused on small and mid-sized businesses. Its portfolio also includes ERP, financial management and inventory management; depending on the product, solutions are available in the cloud or on premises. Sage was founded in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1981 and has its global headquarters there. The company serves customers in more than 20 countries and employs over 11,000 people worldwide.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001 (Sage Business Cloud)
- SOC 2 Type II (Sage Intacct Financials)
Data & Hosting
Data residency
European Union
Retention & deletion
A data retention policy can be enabled for applicants. Retention periods for applicants’ personal data are configurable separately for those with and without consent. Personal details are anonymized if the applicable period expires without consent or renewal, or if consent is revoked. After a Sage HR account is deleted, its data remains in backups for twelve months.
Scorecards support standardized, compliant evaluations. The website refers to the GDPR. There are no product-specific certifications or DPA/AVV details on the recruitment page. In the U.S., HR Advice (Mineral) provides additional compliance guidance and training.
Feature Scope
- Visual pipeline management: drag-and-drop candidate stages; unlimited applicants and pipelines; custom pipeline stages; pipeline stage triggers; detailed change log
- Employer branding and sourcing: landing page designer; unique landing pages for campaigns; careers page; application form builder; friend referral program
- Interview coordination: schedule interviews directly; automatic calendar sync with Outlook, Google, and iCal
- Structured evaluation: custom scorecards to standardize assessments and support compliance with hiring regulations
- Analytics and reporting: time to fill, hiring velocity, activity, referral/source reports
- One-click hiring into Sage HR: add successful candidates to Sage HR employee records with a single click
- Mobile-ready experience via the Sage HR app for managers and employees (general product capability; Source: https://www.sage.com/en-us/sage-business-cloud/hr/)
- Security and privacy (as referenced on Sage sites): Trust & Security Hub and GDPR link in footer
- Compliance support (adjacent offering): HR Advice Basic/Essentials powered by Mineral for HR/compliance guidance and training (US offering)
- Integrations: native calendar integrations (Outlook, Google, iCal); seamless integration with other Sage HR modules (Core HR, Performance, Scheduling, Timesheets, Expenses)
Pricing hints: Module-based SaaS pricing with a 30-day free trial. Indicative US pricing (may vary by region): Core HR and Leave Management from $6 per employee/month; Recruitment module $200 per month; optional add-ons: Performance $3 PEPM, Scheduling $3 PEPM, Timesheets $3 PEPM, Expenses $1.50 PEPM; HR Advice Essentials $100/month. A pricing calculator is available to estimate total costs by modules and employee count.
Security hints: Recruitment page highlights calendar integrations and module connectivity but does not list specific security controls. Site references a Trust and Security Hub and GDPR.
Compliance hints: Recruitment scorecards support compliant, standardized evaluations. Sage HR site references GDPR in the footer. HR Advice Basic/Essentials (US) offers compliance guidance and training via Mineral.
Implementation hints: Self-serve onboarding with a free 30-day trial; modular activation of features.
Support hints: Online chat support available; 24/7 access to online community, knowledgebase, and training resources; instructor-led courses and e-learning.
Integration hints: Calendar integrations with Outlook, Google, and iCal; seamless integration with other Sage HR modules.
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- Job requisitions
- Career site
- Referrals
- Pipeline/Kanban
- Interview scheduling
- Scorecards
- Recruiting analytics
Core HR
- Employee records
- Document management
- Workflows
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Roles & permissions
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
Compliance
- GDPR
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- API
Payroll
- Payslips
Time Tracking
- Timesheets
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Performance
- Reviews
- 360 feedback
- Goals/OKRs
Pricing Model
Flat
Module-based SaaS pricing with a 30-day free trial. Plan 1: GBP 1.15 per employee – optional add-on
Implementation
Self-service onboarding with modular activation and a 30-day trial. No specific timeline has been announced for the recruitment module; for SMEs, implementation typically takes a matter of days or weeks.
Support
Cat
Live chat support available; community, knowledge base, and training resources available 24/7; instructor-led courses and e-learning. SLA: Upon request.
Integrations
Sage HR Performance
OtherIntegrated across modules
Sage HR Timesheets
OtherIntegrated across modules
Sage HR Expenses
OtherIntegrated across modules
Google Calendar
OtherCalendar Synchronization for Interview Scheduling
Apple iCal
OtherCalendar Synchronization for Interview Scheduling
Microsoft Outlook Calendar
OtherCalendar Synchronization for Interview Scheduling
Sage HR Core HR
OtherSeamless Integration/One-Click Hire in Employee Files
Mineral (HR Advice Essentials, US)
OtherSupplementary Compliance/HR Content & Training (U.S.)
Sage HR Scheduling
OtherIntegrated across modules
