The Right System.
Properly Implemented. Actually Used.
Most HR technology implementations fail, not because the software doesn't work, but because the selection was wrong, the implementation was rushed, or nobody managed the adoption. We fix all three.
Organizations Buy HR Technology. Rarely Do They Get Full Value From It.
The HR technology market is crowded, noisy, and full of vendor promises that rarely survive contact with your actual operating environment. Procurement decisions are made based on demos and analyst reports rather than rigorous requirements analysis. Implementations are managed by system integrators whose incentive is delivery speed, not adoption. And by the time leadership realizes the system isn't being used properly, the contract is signed and the budget is spent.
Catalyst Convoy approaches HR technology differently. We combine transformation consulting, project management, and change management into one integrated service, starting with the question every organization should ask before evaluating any vendor: what exactly do we need this technology to do?
Assess. Select. Implement. In That Order.
Assess
Needs Assessment & Requirements
3 – 5 WeeksWe begin with a thorough gap analysis of your current HR technology landscape against your business requirements. From there, we build a business case that recommends the right solution, one that closes the gaps we've identified and moves your organization from its current state to the future state it needs to get to.
Key Outputs
Select
Vendor Evaluation & Selection
4 – 6 WeeksWith requirements clearly defined, we manage the vendor selection process end-to-end through RFP, RFI, or RFQ, whichever fits your procurement needs. We work closely with your organization, subject matter experts, and senior stakeholders throughout, so the final recommendation reflects real operational input, not just a scored spreadsheet.
Key Outputs
Implement
Implementation & Deployment
Project-Complexity DependentWe manage the entire implementation as an integrated program, led by our organization change management discipline, enterprise-wide communication, and hands-on coaching and training to prepare your people for the change, all delivered as one connected OCM effort, not separate workstreams. We track deployment and adoption closely, and quantify the ROI delivered to the business, so the investment is proven, not assumed.
Key Outputs
A Sample of the HR Technology We've Worked Across
The platforms below reflect what we've handled across recent engagements, not the limits of what we can support. If your organization runs on something not listed here, we can very likely still help.
Core HR & HRIS
Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, BambooHR, Rippling
Applicant Tracking (ATS)
Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, Workable
Learning Management (LMS)
Cornerstone, Docebo, TalentLMS, 360Learning, SAP Litmos, UKG Pro
Performance Management
Lattice, Culture Amp, Leapsome
Payroll & Benefits
ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, Workday, UKG
Workforce Management
Kronos / UKG Workforce, Deputy, Humanforce, Planday
HR Analytics & BI
Visier, One Model, Tableau, Power BI, Google Looker
Employee Experience
Qualtrics, Glint, Peakon, Gallup, CultureAmp
Vendor-neutral. No commercial relationships. Selection is always based on your requirements.
What Makes Our HR Technology Practice Different
Vendor-Neutral Advice
We have no commercial relationship with any HR technology vendor. Our recommendations are driven entirely by what is right for your organization, not which vendor pays the highest referral fee.
Change Management Built In
Technology implementations fail when adoption is treated as an afterthought. We embed OCM into every HR technology engagement from the beginning, ensuring your people are ready before go-live, not scrambling after.
Senior-Led Delivery
Our engagements are led by senior consultants with real-world HR technology implementation experience, not project managers who have never worked in HR. We understand both the technical and the organizational dimensions.
We Stay Through Go-Live
We don't hand over a requirements document and walk away. We stay through implementation, testing, go-live, and post-launch optimization, accountable for outcomes, not just deliverables.
Evaluating HR Technology? Start With the Right Questions.
Before you look at a single vendor demo, let's talk about what you actually need. A 30-minute scoping conversation can save you months of the wrong implementation.