What Gadjian does

Gadjian is an Indonesian cloud-based HRIS and payroll management platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jakarta, operating as a flagship product within the Fast8 People Hub ecosystem (PT Fast8 Indonesia). The platform automates payroll processing, Indonesian income tax (PPh 21/26) withholding, and BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan social security contributions in compliance with UU Ketenagakerjaan, alongside employee database management, multilevel approval workflows, grading and wage scale administration, attendance and shift scheduling, leave and absence tracking, performance evaluation with KPI tracking, recruitment dashboards, training portal integration, and HR analytics. It is delivered as a web application with dedicated employee and admin mobile apps (GadjianKu on iOS and Android) and is built on AWS infrastructure, with AI-enhanced features layered across HR operations and single-login multi-group account management that supports holding companies and group structures.

Gadjian serves the full spectrum of Indonesian employers from startups and SMEs to large enterprises and government-linked institutions, with a customer base of more than 10,000 businesses spanning logistics, manufacturing, retail, FMCG, banking, mining, government, sports, and technology. Notable customers include PERURI, ANTAM, Dapen Telkom, Garuda Sepakbola Indonesia, Adidas Indonesia, MIXUE, SM Entertainment, Asuransi Jasindo Syariah, Legend Logistics, JMI Logistics, Kalibrr, Talentlyca, Jualo.com, HIJUP, Dewaweb TCM, Embassy of Ireland, and The Jakarta Japan Club. The product is positioned horizontally across SMB and enterprise segments, with explicit modules for multi-group companies and a modular architecture covering employee management, compensation, analytics, recruitment, training, office asset management, and mobile self-service.

Gadjian operates a SaaS subscription revenue model with a free trial ("Coba Gadjian GRATIS!"), tiered pricing referenced but not publicly disclosed, and a hybrid go-to-market that combines product-led growth for SMBs with a sales-led motion for enterprises, supported by a consultant finder, business partner program, and cross-selling within the Fast8 ecosystem (Hadirr, Payuung, Pegawe, Bisadaya). The company is privately held, has raised capital from Golden Gate Ventures, Maloekoe Ventures, Azure Ventures, Prasetia Dwidharma, TN Kapital, Google for Startups, and Qverse, employs 101-250 people, and has been recognized with the Alibaba eFounders Fellowship (2019), Alibaba Jumpstarter Finalist (2020), UNCTAD's 8th Women in Business Award Finalist (2023), and Google for Startups Women Founders.

Name

Gadjian

Legal name

Gadjian.com

Website

https://gadjian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gadjian is an Indonesian cloud-based HRIS and payroll platform, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jakarta, serving more than 10,000 businesses with automated payroll, PPh 21 tax, BPJS social security, attendance, and HR analytics across the Fast8 People Hub ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Payroll Software

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payroll Outsourcing & Pay Administration (Multi-country/Managed Payroll) (BPACAKAD), Tax Operations Support (Indirect Tax, Withholding, Compliance Admin) (BPAAAGAI)

Keywords

• Cloud HRIS software
• Payroll management software
• Employee attendance tracking
• Indonesian tax compliance
• BPJS social security management

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (HRIS + Payroll): Gadjian operates as a cloud-based SaaS HRIS platform, generating revenue primarily through recurring subscription fees for access to its payroll, HR management, PPh 21/26, BPJS, attendance, leave, and analytics features. Pricing is structured around tiers (per features and/or employee count), with a free trial available. The subscription model supports land-and-expand dynamics as companies grow their headcount.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Gadjian is a cloud-based HRIS and payroll management SaaS platform for Indonesian businesses. It automates payroll processing, PPh 21/26 income tax calculations, BPJS Kesehatan and Ketenagakerjaan social security contributions, attendance and shift scheduling, leave management, employee database and organizational structure administration, performance evaluation, recruitment, and HR analytics, with AI-enhanced automation and native mobile apps for employees and administrators. The platform is purpose-built for compliance with Indonesian labor law (UU Ketenagakerjaan), tax regulations, and BPJS rules, and operates within the Fast8 People Hub ecosystem.

Product overview

Gadjian is a cloud-based HRIS and payroll management platform designed for Indonesian businesses, combining AI-enhanced automation with comprehensive HR functionality. The core Gadjian platform integrates employee database management, organizational structure and approval workflows, compensation administration including payroll processing with automated PPh 21/26 tax calculations and BPJS social security contributions, time and attendance management with shift scheduling, leave and absence tracking, recruitment and jobsite management, performance evaluation with KPI tracking, and HR analytics dashboards. The modular architecture includes dedicated mobile applications for both employees (Gadjianku) and administrators, an integrated job and training portal, the Gadjian Academy educational platform, and HR knowledge resources. Gadjian operates within the Fast8 People Hub ecosystem alongside sister products Hadirr (attendance), Payuung (employee benefits), and Pegawe (outsourcing), all designed to work together through integrated account management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gadjian (Core HRIS and Payroll Platform) Cloud-based HRIS and payroll management software for Indonesian businesses, offering comprehensive employee management, payroll processing, automated PPh 21/26 income tax calculations, BPJS social security contributions, attendance and shift scheduling, leave management, organizational structure and multilevel approval workflows, performance evaluation with KPI tracking, recruitment, HR analytics dashboards, and AI-enhanced automation across HR and payroll operations. Targeted at Indonesian HR departments and management teams from startups and SMEs through large enterprises and government institutions.
• GadjianKu Mobile App Standalone mobile application (iOS and Android) for employees and HR administrators using Gadjian, enabling employee self-service for attendance, leave requests, payslips, and HR admin functions such as approvals and workforce management on mobile devices.
• Gadjian Academy Educational platform offering HR-related courses, training materials, and learning resources for HR professionals, focused on HRIS, Indonesian labor regulations (UU Ketenagakerjaan), PPh 21, BPJS, and HR best practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 businesses in Indonesia use Gadjian for HR and payroll management.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature17 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fast8 GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGadjian is a product of Fast8 Group (PT Fast8 Indonesia), operating as the flagship HR and payroll solution within the Fast8 People Hub ecosystem. Fast8 Group provides strategic direction, shared infrastructure, and cross-selling leverage across sister products (Hadirr, Payuung, Pegawe, Bisadaya, Gadjian Academy). The relationship is deeply integrated — Gadjian is promoted as a core component of the Fast8 People Hub, enabling single-login multi-group account management for holding companies.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationGadjian is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), as evidenced by the AWS Partner badge displayed in the footer of the website. AWS provides the underlying cloud infrastructure for the platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security for Gadjian's HRIS services.
• Fast8 Ecosystem (Hadirr, Payuung, Pegawe, Bisadaya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGadjian operates within the Fast8 People Hub ecosystem alongside complementary products: Hadirr (attendance/presence management), Payuung & Payuung Pribadi (employee benefits), Pegawe (HR outsourcing), and Bisadaya. These products cross-refer and integrate with Gadjian, creating a comprehensive HR technology ecosystem for Indonesian businesses.
• Pegawe (HR Outsourcing)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPegawe, Fast8 Group's HR outsourcing service, is promoted alongside Gadjian as an alternative or complement for companies that need fully outsourced HR operations. Pegawe is linked from Gadjian's feature pages as an outsourcing solution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mekari: Mekari is an Indonesian cloud SaaS suite offering payroll (Mekari Talenta), accounting (Jurnal), and HR solutions to Indonesian SMBs and enterprises. It is Gadjian's most direct local competitor, especially in HRIS and payroll for the same PPh 21/BPJS-regulated market.
• LinovHR: LinovHR is an Indonesian HR and payroll SaaS platform built specifically for Indonesian compliance (PPh 21, BPJS). It serves the same SMB-to-enterprise Indonesian customer base as Gadjian with a comparable feature set, making it a head-to-head direct peer.
• Sleekr: Sleekr is an Indonesian HR and payroll cloud platform targeting SMEs with payroll, attendance, and employee database management. It competes directly with Gadjian in the Indonesian SMB HRIS segment with similar regulatory-compliance positioning.
• Kaspian: Kaspian is an Indonesian payroll and HR SaaS focused on automated payroll, tax (PPh 21), and BPJS calculations for Indonesian businesses. It directly overlaps Gadjian's core value proposition of compliance-driven payroll automation.

Regional players

• PayrollPanda: PayrollPanda is a leading Malaysian cloud payroll SaaS serving SMEs with automated payroll, statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS), and PCB tax calculations. Comparable to Gadjian as a regional SMB-focused payroll SaaS built for local regulatory complexity.
• AltHR: AltHR is a Malaysian end-to-end HR, payroll, and benefits platform serving SMEs and enterprises. It mirrors Gadjian's all-in-one HRIS + payroll positioning for the Malaysian regulatory environment (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB).
• Swingvy: Swingvy is a Southeast Asian HR and payroll SaaS platform headquartered in Singapore, serving SMEs across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It is a regional peer with comparable SMB-focused HRIS + payroll functionality.

Emerging players

• Darwinbox: Darwinbox is a fast-growing Asian HR SaaS platform serving enterprises across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. As an emerging player scaling into the same SEA HRIS market as Gadjian, it represents a credible next-stage competitive threat.

Broad incumbents

• Gusto: Gusto is a US-headquartered payroll, HR, and benefits SaaS platform serving SMBs across all 50 states with automated tax and compliance. As a broad incumbent, it represents the playbook Gadjian could follow at scale, even though it does not directly serve Indonesia today.
• Ramco Global Payroll: Ramco Global Payroll is an enterprise-focused global payroll and HR SaaS platform with multi-country compliance coverage including Southeast Asia. It is a broad incumbent offering overlapping payroll-as-a-service capabilities to multinational enterprises, comparable in delivery model to Gadjian's enterprise tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Gadjian
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChU_wz7E-fZTlJ_89y6j0Lw
• Facebookfacebook.com/gadjian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gadjian
• Instagraminstagram.com/gadjian
• TikToktiktok.com/@fast8group?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors7 records

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

M&A

Investments

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

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