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Tier 1 HR System Selection Services

Helping you choose the right HR, Payroll, and Workforce Management technology with confidence..

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A structured, tech-agnostic approach

Selecting a Tier 1 HR system is one of the most significant decisions an organisation can make. Whether you’re replacing ageing technology, consolidating multiple platforms, or preparing for a global transformation, the success of your programme starts with making the right choice. Our Tier 1 HR System Selection Services give you clear, structured, and vendor-agnostic support to navigate the market, understand your options, and identify the solution that best meets your functional, technical, and commercial needs.

Our 3 System Selection Packages

We offer three flexible packages - from rapid vendor introductions to full end-to-end selection advisory, allowing you to choose the level of support that fits your timescales, maturity, and internal capability.
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IntroFast Rapid

Rapid, Cost-Free Vendor Introductions. The quickest way to explore the Tier 1 HR technology market.

End-to-End Selection Advisory

Full lifecycle support — from discovery through to contract signing.
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Hybrid Approach

A Structured Upfront, Cost-Neutral Downstream. The perfect blend of consultancy and cost-free vendor access.

What does each package mean?

The quickest way to explore the Tier 1 HR technology market.

IntroFast gives you structured, impartial access to suitable Tier 1 HRIS vendors without the need for a fully managed consulting engagement. We review your high-level requirements, clarify core needs, and connect you directly with the right platforms.

What’s included
  • High-level functional & technical requirements review
  • Identification of appropriate Tier 1 HRIS vendors
  • Facilitated introductions to vendor sales teams
  • Continued conduit support (optional)
  • Light-touch advisory guidance throughout your evaluation
Commercial model
  • Free of charge
  • Delivered under an exclusive engagement for the selection period
  • If a client withdraws or breaches exclusivity, a recovery fee applies for completed work 
Best for - Organisations seeking a quick, lightweight, and cost-neutral route to understanding the HR tech landscape.

Full lifecycle support, from discovery through to contract signing.

This is a comprehensive, consultant-led selection service designed for organisations who need structured governance, defensible decision-making, and expert guidance across every step of the selection lifecycle.

What’s included
  • Requirements definition & validation workshops
  • RFI/RFP creation and vendor management
  • Evaluation frameworks, scoring criteria, and weighted assessments
  • Business case & ROI modelling
  • Demo agenda design + facilitation
  • Customer reference checks
  • Commercial & contract negotiation support
  • Contract review and final recommendation
Project governance and decision support
  • Commercial model
  • Hourly cost per consultant, flexing based on scope, timelines, and complexity 

Best for - Organisations needing a rigorous, structured, and fully supported selection process.

Structured Upfront, Cost-Neutral Downstream

The Hybrid package is designed for organisations who want expert support during requirements and documentation phases, while keeping later stages cost-neutral.

Stage 1 – Consultancy-led analysis (Paid)
  • Requirements definition workshops
  • RFI documentation creation
  • High-level business case
  • Market options advisory
Stage 2 – Vendor introductions (Free)
  • Introduction to shortlisted vendors
  • Conduit support during vendor engagement
  • Delivered using the IntroFast model (including exclusivity terms)

Best for - Organisations wanting strong structure and clarity upfront, without committing to full consultancy fees through the vendor evaluation phase.

Why organisations choose Focus Cloud Group for HR system selection

Independent, market-agnostic advice

We don’t sell or implement software; our only objective is helping you make the right decision.


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Deep understanding of Tier 1 HRIS vendors

Including platforms across HR, Payroll, WFM, and Talent.

A scalable model

That supports early discovery, structured selection, or a quick route to vendor engagement.

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A proven track record

Supporting complex, multi-region technology decisions across enterprise and mid-market organisations.

Which Technologies Do We Support?

We support selection processes across the full spectrum of Tier 1 HR, Payroll, WFM, and Talent systems — including cloud HRIS platforms, global payroll solutions, workforce management tools, and suite-based enterprise technologies.

This includes (but is not limited to):

  • Core HR & Payroll platforms
  • Global enterprise HR suites
  • Best-of-breed talent acquisition, learning, performance & engagement
  • Multi-country payroll and compliance solutions
  • Workforce management and scheduling systems

Our goal is to help you maximise clarity and minimise risk, regardless of which technology ecosystem you ultimately select.

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