HumanManager

Name

HumanManager

Legal name

HumanManager Limited

Website

https://humanmanager.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR and Payroll Software

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121), Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

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), Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ), Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA), Managed Payroll Services (Full-Service Payroll Outsourcing) (BPAAAHAA), Global Payroll & Multi-Country Payroll Management (BPACAHAC)

Keywords

• HR payroll software
• Cloud HRIS platform
• Payroll outsourcing services
• Employee management system
• Learning management system

Headquarters

HQ city

Lekki

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Per Staff: Tiered subscription pricing model charged per staff per month. Freemium tier (₦0) for basic staff records and payroll, Standard tier at ₦2000/staff for organizations with robust payroll structures including admin, leave management, and expense management, and Enterprise tier with quote-based pricing for large organizations requiring performance management, learning, multicurrency support, and multiple subsidiaries.
2. Payroll Outsourcing Services: Outsourced payroll management service leveraging over 20 years cumulative experience. Includes prompt payroll output remittance, statutory compliance, electronic payslips, and professional team support.
3. Extended Support Services: Charged separately from transaction fees. Includes consultancy services at prevailing daily rates per consultant, audit and investigative support, bespoke development and interfaces, and training services.
4. Transaction Processing Fees: Processing fees computed per record and charged alongside each batch of transactions, displayed on electronic invoices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

HumanManager sells a cloud-based, all-in-one HR and payroll SaaS platform that automates employee management, payroll processing, leave management, expense management, performance management, learning management, and employee financial services for businesses. The platform is offered via a freemium tier, a Standard subscription (₦2,000/staff/month), and a quote-based Enterprise tier, and is supplemented by a managed Payroll Outsourcing Service. The company targets organizations across 12+ African countries with localized compliance for Nigerian statutory deductions and multi-currency payroll for multinational subsidiaries.

Product overview

HumanManager is a comprehensive HR and payroll software platform that provides an integrated suite of HR management solutions. The core platform includes modules for employee management, payroll processing, leave management, expense management, performance management, learning management, and financial services. The platform operates as a unified system where data flows seamlessly across modules. HumanManager also offers specialized solutions including a Payroll Outsourcing Service for managed payroll operations, Remita Payroll as a sub-brand built on HumanManager's legacy, and Tangerine LMS for enterprise learning management. The product is available through three pricing tiers: Freemium (free), Standard (₦2,000/staff/month), and Enterprise (custom pricing). The platform supports organizations across Africa including Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Remita Payroll: A comprehensive payroll and HR platform built on HumanManager's legacy, offering end-to-end payroll processing, statutory deduction remittances, cooperative association remittances, retiree payroll, and basic HR functions for Nigerian organisations.

Products and services

• HumanManager Core Platform (All-in-one HR Suite) All-in-one cloud-based HR and payroll SaaS platform that automates employee management, payroll, leave management, expense management, performance management, learning management, and employee financial services for African businesses of all sizes.
• HR & Payroll Solution Comprehensive HR and payroll management solution for organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises, with industry-specific features and customization options.
• Payroll Outsourcing Service Managed payroll processing service that delivers timely, accurate, secure, and compliant payroll operations, including electronic payslips and tax computation, for organizations that prefer to outsource payroll administration.
• Remita Payroll A comprehensive payroll and HR sub-brand of HumanManager offering end-to-end payroll processing, statutory deduction remittances (PAYE, NHF, Pensions), cooperative remittances, retiree payroll, and basic HR functions for Nigerian organizations, built on Remita payment infrastructure.
• Tangerine LMS Enterprise learning management system for administering, tracking, and reporting on online training, with SCORM compatibility, mobile-friendly design, MOOC integrations (Udemy Business, YouTube, edX, OpenSesame, LinkedIn Learning, Coursera), analytics dashboards, certification, and gamification features.
• Employee Financial Services Employee financial welfare service that provides flexible employee loans with a fast application process, automated payroll deductions for repayments, and partnerships with financial institutions for secure funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ state employee records processed during cloud payroll launch in 2012
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• FCMB (First City Monument Bank)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Partnership for SME Payroll Launch in Nigeria, enabling FCMB to offer HumanManager payroll solutions to their SME banking customers.
• RemitacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Strategic partnership for cloud payroll and payment launch in 2012. Remita serves as the payment infrastructure enabling payroll processing and direct payments to any bank account in Nigeria. This partnership processed 80,000+ state employee records and forms the basis for the Remita Payroll product offering.
• SystemSpecs Holdings LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Parent company and original developer of HumanManager as a SystemSpecs product in 1994. HumanManager transitioned to HumanManager Limited (a separate entity) in October 2022 and remains part of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited.
• MigosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a trusted partner of HumanManager in the partnership section.
• Speed ConsultingsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a trusted partner of HumanManager in the partnership section.
• L'aine TechnologiessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a trusted partner of HumanManager in the partnership section.
• ZircomsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a trusted partner of HumanManager in the partnership section.
• Udemy Business, YouTube, edX, OpenSesame, LinkedIn Learning, CourserasupportingTechnology or IntegrationLearning platform integrations within Tangerine LMS enabling seamless access to top learning platforms and MOOCs for enterprise training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• PaySpace: Africa-headquartered payroll and HR provider with multi-country capabilities. Comparable to HumanManager on cross-border African payroll complexity and SMB-to-enterprise positioning.
• Namely: Mid-market cloud HRIS with payroll, benefits, and talent management. Comparable product architecture to HumanManager, though focused on US/English-speaking markets rather than Africa.

Broad incumbents

• SAP SuccessFactors: Global enterprise HCM platform increasingly targeted at African multinationals and large public sector employers. Competes with HumanManager for the largest enterprise and government accounts.
• Workday: Global cloud HCM and finance platform expanding in EMEA and emerging markets. Targets the same large-enterprise buyer that HumanManager addresses with its Enterprise tier.
• Sage HR / Sage People: Global HR and payroll vendor with established African presence (Sage Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, Sage 300 People). Competes on multi-country payroll and broader HCM portfolio, but as part of a much wider product suite.
• BambooHR: Cloud HRIS widely adopted by SMBs and mid-market globally. Comparable to HumanManager in targeting small employers with a freemium-adjacent SaaS model, though without African-specific compliance depth.

Direct peers

• ZenHR: Middle East and Africa-focused cloud HR and payroll software with multi-country payroll, leave, and expense management. Closely comparable feature set and regional focus to HumanManager.
• SeamlessHR: Nigeria-based cloud HR and payroll platform serving African SMBs and enterprises. Directly competes with HumanManager in Nigerian payroll/HCM with similar freemium and subscription tiers.
• Salarium: Africa-focused payroll and HR platform with multi-country support. Direct overlap with HumanManager on payroll, leave, and compliance for African employers.

Regional players

• Workforce Group: Nigerian HR solutions and outsourcing company offering payroll, staffing, and HR consulting. Comparable to HumanManager in Nigerian market positioning and customer base, with a stronger services angle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HumanManagerNig
• Facebookfacebook.com/HumanManagerNig
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanmanagernig

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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