HR Technology Selection & Implementation

Help companies select and implement HR technology systems (HRIS, ATS, performance)

Startup Cost
$15,000-$75,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
10-18 months
Profit Potential
$15,000-$125,000/month

Overview

HR tech consultants charge $125-$300 hourly or $15,000-$200,000 per implementation.

Completing 8-25 projects generates $180,000-$1,500,000 annually with 70-85% margins.

In 2025, HR technology modernization accelerates.

Revenue from HR technology needs assessment and selection ($10,000-$60,000), HRIS implementation (Workday, BambooHR, ADP) ($20,000-$200,000), ATS and recruiting technology ($15,000-$80,000), performance management platforms, learning management systems, and HR tech integration and optimization.

Successful consultants are certified in major HRIS platforms, understand HR processes and requirements, select appropriate technology solutions, implement and configure HR systems, train HR staff and end users, and optimize for adoption.

Mid-size to large organizations as clients.

Marketing through HRIS vendor partnerships, HR technology conferences, implementation credentials and certifications, HR leader networks, and technology implementation expertise.

Required Skills

  • HR Technology Platforms
  • HRIS Implementation
  • System Integration
  • Change Management
  • Training & Adoption
  • HR Process Design

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Very high implementation project fees
  • Growing HR technology adoption
  • HRIS vendor partnerships provide leads
  • Ongoing optimization and support revenue
  • Critical HR systems implementations

Cons

  • Need certifications in multiple HRIS platforms
  • Complex technical implementations
  • Long project timelines (6-18 months)
  • User adoption and change management challenges
  • Competition from HRIS vendors and large consultancies

How to Get Started

  1. Get certified in major HRIS platforms (Workday, etc)
  2. Build HR technology implementation expertise
  3. Partner with HRIS and HR tech vendors
  4. Market to HR leaders planning technology upgrades
  5. Conduct needs assessments and vendor selection
  6. Implement and configure HR technology systems
  7. Train users and optimize adoption

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