How Saucal simplified recruitment and performance management with Collage HR

Company

Saucal is a leading Canadian-based WordPress agency specializing in WooCommerce development, maintenance, and tailored e-commerce solutions. Trusted by vendors worldwide, Saucal empowers businesses to optimize their online stores for maximum efficiency and revenue growth. Operating with a fully remote, global team, Saucal has consistently grown since its founding, leveraging cutting-edge technology and expertise to navigate the challenges of a fast-paced startup environment.

Overview

In 2017, Saucal implemented Collage HR to streamline its HR operations and support its expanding team. This all-in-one HR platform has become an essential tool, enabling Saucal to simplify recruitment, centralize team information, and elevate performance management processes.

The Challenge

Before adopting Collage, Saucal managed HR tasks using a combination of manual processes and disconnected tools. As the team grew, this outdated system became increasingly inefficient and time-consuming.

Olga, Saucal’s Head of People, highlighted these challenges:
"In a fast-paced startup environment, things can get messy quickly. We are always hiring WooCommerce Engineers. Without an integrated system, managing recruiting, onboarding, and team data would have been very time-consuming and overwhelming."

To address these issues, Saucal sought a solution that could:

• Streamline recruitment to manage a growing number of applications.
• Provide a centralized system for performance reviews and team data management.
• Save valuable time by automating repetitive HR tasks.

The Solution

Since adopting Collage HR in 2017, Saucal has streamlined its HR operations, enabling the company to scale efficiently while focusing on strategic growth.

Recruiting Simplified

Collage’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) transformed Saucal’s hiring process, making it efficient and seamless for both the company and its candidates.
“Collage’s ATS makes our recruitment process easier. Candidates don’t need to create accounts or go through unnecessary steps—it’s a frictionless experience for both us and them,” Olga shared.

Thanks to Collage, managing hundreds of applications, tracking progress, and maintaining an organized hiring funnel is now effortless.

Onboarding Made Easy

Saucal leverages Collage to ensure every new hire has a smooth and stress-free onboarding experience.
“When a new team member joins, everything—contracts, reviews, and documents—is handled through Collage. It’s quick, intuitive, and makes onboarding seamless for everyone involved,” Olga explained.

Centralized Team Management

Collage’s centralized system has significantly reduced administrative complexity for Saucal.
“Having all our team information and recruiting tools in one place is invaluable. It saves time, reduces complexity, and keeps everything organized in our fast-paced startup environment,” Olga said.

‍Key Benefits

1. Efficient Recruitment and Onboarding
Collage’s ATS enabled Saucal to handle a high volume of applications efficiently, saving countless hours of manual work.
“The simplicity of Collage’s ATS has saved me hours of manual work. It keeps our recruitment process organized, which is critical when you’re the only person managing HR,” Olga shared.

2. Enhanced Performance Management
Collage has become a cornerstone of Saucal’s performance management strategy, making it easy to conduct annual and probationary reviews.
“Collage helps us gather valuable feedback from peers and managers. The ability to track progress over time and access historical data has been a game-changer,” Olga noted.

3. Integrated HR Processes
By consolidating recruiting, onboarding, and performance management, Collage eliminated the need for multiple tools and platforms.
“We’ve been using Collage since 2017, and it’s become an essential part of how we manage HR. From recruiting to performance reviews, it’s consistently delivered the tools we need to stay organized and efficient as we’ve grown,” Olga shared.

4. Time Savings
By automating time-consuming administrative tasks, Collage has freed up significant time for Saucal’s HR team.
“Without Collage, I’d be stuck manually managing documents and spreadsheets. The platform has allowed me to focus on hiring the best talent passionate about WooCommerce and strategic initiatives instead of administrative tasks,” Olga explained.