HRMS Solutions

What HRMS Solutions does

HRMS Solutions, which now operates as Ascend, Inc., is a US-based professional services firm specializing exclusively in UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) human capital management and workforce management software. The company delivers implementation, managed payroll, training, and strategic consulting services for the UKG Pro Suite, UKG Workforce Management, and UKG Ready product lines, serving mid-market and enterprise customers across the United States. The firm was formed through the 2024 merger of HRMS Solutions and ATS Management Consulting, bringing together over 130 certified UKG consultants handling 300+ active projects, and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Argano. Ascend was recognized as the 2024 UKG Partner of the Year.

Name

HRMS Solutions

Legal name

ASCEND, Inc.

Website

https://hrmssolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HRMS Solutions, now Ascend, Inc., is an exclusive UKG services partner delivering implementation, managed payroll, training, and strategic consulting for mid-market and enterprise clients across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Technology Implementation Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

HRIS/HCM Implementation & EOR Platform Services (BPACAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payroll Software & Payroll-as-a-Service (SaaS) (BPACAIAB), Performance Management & OKRs (BPACAPAF)

Keywords

• UKG implementation services
• HCM consulting services
• Workforce management consulting
• Managed payroll services
• HR technology advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Services-based revenue model including implementation services, managed payroll, training, strategic consulting, and ongoing support. Revenue generated through project-based engagements and retainer relationships with UKG customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ascend is an exclusive UKG services partner delivering implementation, managed payroll, training, and strategic consulting for UKG Pro Suite, UKG Workforce Management, and UKG Ready. Services include launch implementation, client-side advisory, post-live optimization, premier managed services, managed payroll, strategic system wellness, training, and supplemental BI reporting and health assessments, targeted at mid-market and enterprise organizations.

Product overview

HRMS Solutions (now Ascend, Inc.) operates as an exclusive UKG services partner offering a platform-plus-services model. The core offerings center on three UKG product lines: UKG Pro Suite (HCM solution), UKG Workforce Management (time and scheduling), and UKG Ready (mid-market streamlining). These are supported by an ecosystem of implementation and optimization services including Launch Implementation, Client-Side Support, Post Live Services, Premier Services, Managed Payroll, Strategic Services, Training Services, BI Reports and Analytics, and Health Assessments. The company was formed from a merger of HRMS Solutions and ATS Management Consulting, combining over 130 certified consultants and 300+ active projects to serve mid-market and enterprise organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Launch Implementation Implementation service ensuring UKG solutions are implemented correctly the first time, on time and on budget, with a focus on organizational adoption for new UKG customers.
• Client-Side Support Advisory and support service designed to guide and support new UKG customers through a successful launch using practitioner-level experience, industry expertise, and a proven implementation approach.
• Post Live Services Post-implementation service optimizing UKG system utilization, strengthening user adoption, providing data visibility, and supporting organizational change after go-live.
• Premier Services Dedicated post-live UKG support service acting as a one-stop shop for all UKG support needs, with continuous improvement focus and maximized user adoption for enterprise customers.
• Managed Payroll Outsourced payroll service in which certified payroll experts maintain payroll cycles and schedules, adapt to organizational needs, and provide account management from start to finish.
• Strategic Services Strategic consulting service covering change management, client-side implementation support, and annual system wellness checks for UKG customers.
• Training Services Training and education service delivering expertly designed training plans and programs aligned with organizational needs to increase time-to-value and improve UKG system utilization.
• BI Reports and Analytics Supplemental reporting service assessing UKG system health, advancing reporting capabilities, and supporting organizational planning with BI and analytics expertise.
• Health Assessments System health assessment service evaluating the current state of an organization's UKG environment and identifying areas for improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful implementation of UKG solutions on-time and on-budget with increased organizational adoption

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UKGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAscend is an exclusive UKG services partner and UKG Certified Partner. The partnership focuses on delivering implementation, managed payroll, training, and strategic services for UKG Pro Suite, UKG Workforce Management, and UKG Ready. Ascend was recognized as the 2024 UKG Partner of the Year.
• ArganocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAscend is an Argano company, operating as a subsidiary of Argano, a company focused on workforce management and HCM transformation capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HRchitect: HRchitect is a U.S. HCM/WFM implementation and consulting firm that partners with multiple HCM vendors including UKG, Workday, and Oracle. Directly comparable to Ascend in business model (implementation, optimization, managed services) and mid-market/enterprise customer focus, though not exclusive to UKG.
• OneHCM: OneHCM is a U.S.-based HCM/WFM implementation and managed services firm serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Directly comparable to Ascend in business model, customer profile, and HCM-platform specialization, providing a closer peer benchmark than Big 4 SIs.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Deloitte operates one of the largest global HCM transformation practices, delivering UKG, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Oracle implementations for enterprise clients. Competes with Ascend on enterprise mandates where bundled multi-workstream transformation is required.
• Accenture: Accenture runs a global HCM/HR transformation practice spanning UKG, Workday, SAP, and Oracle. Competes for large enterprise HCM programs and brings scale, multi-country delivery, and adjacent technology capabilities that a UKG-exclusive partner like Ascend cannot match.
• KPMG: KPMG Advisory operates a large HCM/People & Change practice delivering Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Oracle/UKG implementations. A broad incumbent competing for enterprise transformation mandates against specialist partners like Ascend.
• ADP: ADP is a major HCM, payroll, and workforce management vendor with its own implementation and managed services organization. Comparable to Ascend as a U.S. HCM/payroll services provider and a competitor for managed payroll engagements, though ADP also sells the underlying software.
• Wipro: Wipro operates a global HCM/HR transformation practice delivering Workday, SAP, Oracle, and other platform implementations. Competes with Ascend on enterprise rollouts requiring global delivery scale and multi-platform flexibility.
• Workday: Workday is a leading HCM/finance platform vendor with its own services ecosystem and certified partners. Comparable to Ascend in the HCM platform space and an indirect competitor for U.S. enterprise HCM budgets; though Workday sells the platform itself while Ascend implements a competitor's platform.

Regional players

• Baker Tilly: Baker Tilly is a U.S. accounting and advisory firm with an HCM technology practice delivering Workday, UKG, and other platform implementations. Comparable to Ascend in serving U.S. mid-market and enterprise HCM customers, though HCM is one of many advisory services rather than the exclusive focus.
• SD Worx: SD Worx is a European HR and payroll services provider delivering HCM/WFM implementation, managed payroll, and advisory services. Comparable to Ascend in services portfolio (managed payroll, implementation, advisory) but primarily serves European rather than U.S. customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HRMS1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ascendps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hrms-solutions-inc-

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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