SIGMA-RH

What SIGMA-RH does

SIGMA-RH Solutions Inc. is a privately held Canadian SaaS company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Montreal, with regional offices in Quebec City, Saguenay (Canada), and Paris (France). It develops and operates a modular global HRIS/HCM platform targeting large, multi-site, unionized, and regulated organizations with 500 or more employees, with stated reach across approximately 20 countries and hundreds of thousands of end users.

The platform is organized into five interconnected module families — HR Management (Core HR, Payroll, HR Shared Services, Electronic Signature, Expense Reports, Financial Management), Workforce Management (Time & Attendance, Scheduling, Labour Optimization, Demand Forecasting), Talent Management (Recruitment, Performance, Learning), Occupational Health & Safety (Accidents, Risks & Prevention, Medical Clinics, Vaccinations, Workers Compensation), and Labour Relations (Grievances, Collective Agreements, Disciplinary Actions) — all built on a single Core HR database as the system of record. The company is hosted exclusively on Microsoft Azure and holds ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, HDS, PIPEDA, GDPR, and Quebec Law 25 certifications. A proprietary private generative AI is integrated natively across every module, supporting a conversational HR chatbot, automated data entry, document drafting, and an intelligent knowledge-retrieval engine; the Planification Intelligente Collaborative (PIC) scheduling module applies predictive analytics and mathematical optimization to generate schedules under collective-agreement constraints. The architecture is no-code, allowing customer teams to configure workflows and rules without development.

SIGMA-RH generates revenue through annual SaaS subscriptions priced by module on a quote basis, with implementation, training, and support bundled into the go-to-market package. Distribution is entirely direct and consultative — enterprise field sales and inside sales — with no channel partners, resellers, or self-serve PLG motion. Named customers include Bell Canada, GardaWorld, SAQ, Ville de Montréal, STM (Montréal Transit), CISSS des Laurentides, La Ligue de l'Enseignement, Bridgestone, Artopex, UTB, and FMGC, spanning telecom, security services, retail, municipal government, healthcare, and education. The company has expanded via acquisition of Timesphere (time management) and Horasphere (scheduling optimization, May 2022, undisclosed terms), and operates with a lean team disclosed in the 11-50 employee band. Patrice Poirier serves as Founder and CEO.

Name

SIGMA-RH

Legal name

SIGMA-RH Solutions Inc.

Website

https://sigma-rh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SIGMA-RH Solutions Inc. is a privately held Canadian SaaS company founded in 1992 that provides a modular, AI-enabled global HRIS/HCM platform for large, multi-site, unionized, and regulated organizations with 500+ employees, primarily in Canada, France, and approximately 20 other countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Capital Management (HCM) Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ), HR Service Delivery, Case Management & Employee Self-Service (BPACAPAL), Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

Keywords

• HRIS software
• Human capital management
• Payroll management software
• Workforce scheduling platform
• Occupational health software

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (HRIS/HCM Platform): SIGMA-RH operates as a SaaS provider delivering a modular HCM platform on a subscription basis. Organizations select and deploy modules (Core HR, Payroll, Time Management, Talent, OHS, Labour Relations) based on their needs. The modular structure allows organizations to add modules progressively as they grow, supporting land-and-expand dynamics. Implementation, training, and support services are bundled as part of the go-to-market package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SIGMA-RH is a SaaS-based, modular global HRIS/HCM platform delivered on Microsoft Azure that unifies Core HR, Payroll, Time and Attendance, Scheduling, Talent Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and Labour Relations for large, multi-site, unionized, and regulated organizations with 500+ employees. The platform is built on a no-code configuration architecture and embeds private generative AI natively into every module to automate data entry, structure information, and accelerate HR decisions. Implementation, training, and post-deployment support are bundled into the go-to-market package, with primary markets in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and France.

Product overview

SIGMA-RH is a unified global HRIS/HCM platform built as a modular architecture for large, multi-site, unionized, and regulated organizations (500+ employees). The platform consists of five interconnected module families: (1) HR Administrative Management Suite containing Core HR, HR Shared Services Centre, Payroll Software, Electronic Signature, Expense Reports, and Financial Management; (2) Workforce Management Suite covering Time and Attendance, Scheduling/Time Clock, Labour Optimization, and Demand Forecasting; (3) Talent Management Suite including Recruitment, Performance Reviews, and Learning Management; (4) Occupational Health & Safety Suite with Accident Reporting, Risks/Prevention, Medical Clinics, Vaccinations, and Workers Compensation tracking; and (5) Labour Relations Management Suite for grievances, agreements, and disciplinary measures. All modules share a single Core HR database as the central foundation, are powered by a private generative AI copilot, and feature a no-code configuration architecture for customization without development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global HRIS / HCM Solution Unified global HRIS platform that integrates the HR, Workforce, Talent, OHS, and Labour Relations module families into a single intelligent ecosystem with native AI, centralized data, and no-code configuration architecture for organizations of 500+ employees.
• Core HR (Base RH) The foundational HR module that centralizes all employee data in a single source of reference, providing employee record management, organizational structures, HR workflows, configurable approval processes, and native integrations with payroll, ERP, and SSO systems.
• Payroll Software (Traitement de la Paie) Integrated payroll management software that automates salary calculations, contributions, deductions, and time bank management, with secure access profiles and automatic verification mechanisms for timesheet validation, supporting payment processing by check or direct deposit.
• HR Shared Services Centre Real-time management tool for handling employee support tickets and information requests across multiple channels, with an intelligent knowledge base and recommendation engine that auto-suggests responses and creates tickets when answers are not indexed.
• Electronic Signature Module Integrated electronic signature solution within the HCM system for signing employment contracts, review documents, and company policies, featuring encryption protocols, identity verification, and unlimited signers.
• Expense Reports (Notes de Frais) Digital expense management software for entering and managing expenses from desktop or smartphone, with rule-based controls, multi-currency support, and accelerated reimbursement processing.
• Financial Management Software Financial management module providing budget control, project and investment tracking, debt management, inventory and procurement management, with direct connection to the SEAO government procurement system.
• Time and Attendance Management Module for tracking work time, managing leave and absences, timesheets, and time clocking, supporting multiple collection methods including physical/virtual time clocks and digital timesheets.
• Workforce Labour Optimization Module for optimizing workforce allocation and labor management across multi-site operations, leveraging scheduling algorithms inherited from the Horasphere acquisition.
• Scheduling and Time Clock Time clock and scheduling module supporting physical/virtual time clocks and schedule management for various work arrangements, powered by the Collaborative Intelligent Scheduling (PIC) module's advanced algorithms that automatically generate schedules based on business needs, employee competencies, preferences, and collective agreement rules.
• Demand Forecasting Predictive analytics module for anticipating staffing needs to ensure adequate workforce coverage at the right time and location, using historical data and predictive models to optimize workforce planning.
• Recruitment (Talent Acquisition) Talent acquisition module for managing the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to hiring.
• Performance (Evaluation) Performance review module for conducting employee evaluations, succession planning, and identifying high-potential employees.
• Learning Management (Training) Training and development module including training catalog access, skills development plans, and learning tracking.
• Workplace Accidents and Occupational Diseases OHS module for reporting and managing workplace accidents and occupational diseases with full documentation and compliance tracking.
• Risks and Prevention (DUERP) OHS module for risk registers, prevention programs, and occupational risk management (DUERP in France).
• Medical Clinics OHS module for managing medical records and occupational health monitoring.
• Vaccinations OHS module for managing employee vaccination records and compliance.
• Workers Compensation Board Contributions (CNESST / CPAM) OHS module for managing workers' compensation compliance and CNESST (Quebec) / CPAM (France) contribution tracking.
• Labour Relations Management Suite Suite for managing grievances, collective agreements, disciplinary actions, labour dispute management, and HR governance reporting with full traceability.
• Time Activities (Work Time Tracking) Work time tracking module that captures activities and links them to operational processes and payroll, inherited from the Timesphere time-management software acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% time saved on administrative tasks
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HoraspherecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2022SIGMA-HR completed the acquisition of Horasphere, a scheduling optimization software publisher. The acquisition expanded SIGMA-RH's HRMS offerings with advanced time management and scheduling optimization capabilities. It added 40 scheduling optimization experts to the workforce, boosting production and innovation capacity and strengthening market position.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silae: Silae is a French SaaS payroll and HR solutions provider serving SMEs, accountancy firms and mid-market. Direct competitor to SIGMA-RH's payroll and HR modules in the French market with similar module-based approach.
• Ceridian / Dayforce: Ceridian (Dayforce) is a global HCM cloud platform covering payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent — direct competitor in the mid-market and enterprise HCM space, including Canadian and European markets.
• Nibelis: Nibelis is a French-Spanish HR and payroll SaaS provider serving SMB and mid-market. Direct competitor in the French market offering similar modular HCM, payroll and time management capabilities.
• Cegid: Cegid is a leading French cloud HR/payroll SaaS provider serving SMB and mid-market customers in France and Europe. Direct competitor to SIGMA-RH in the French HRIS/payroll market with overlapping customer base in French-speaking regulated environments.
• SD Worx: SD Worx is a European HR and payroll services provider operating across Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK. Comparable to SIGMA-RH as a multi-country European HCM/payroll specialist serving regulated, multi-site customers.
• Talentia Software: Talentia is a European HR and finance SaaS provider headquartered in France, focused on mid-market HCM, payroll and talent management. Direct competitor in the French and southern European HCM market with similar modular approach.

Broad incumbents

• Workday: Workday is a leading enterprise cloud HCM and financial management platform serving large global organizations. Broad incumbent with overlapping HCM, payroll and talent functionality that competes for the same enterprise buyers SIGMA-RH targets.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group): UKG is one of the largest US-based HCM and workforce management incumbents serving enterprise customers globally. Comparable to SIGMA-RH in workforce management and HCM functionality for large, unionized, multi-site organizations.
• ADP: ADP is the largest global payroll and HCM services provider with comprehensive offerings across enterprise, mid-market and SMB. Competes with SIGMA-RH in payroll and workforce management, particularly for multi-site enterprise buyers.
• Oracle HCM (Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM): Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM is a global enterprise HCM platform with embedded AI capabilities. Broad incumbent competing for large enterprise HR buyers with comprehensive functionality and significant R&D investment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sigma-rh-france
• Instagraminstagram.com/sigma_rh

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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