Introduction:

Cacao Culture is a social enterprise organization dedicated to the development and promotion of Philippine cacao and chocolate products. It is based in Davao City, the Chocolate Capital of the Philippines. The company is currently composed of 20 employees and has the plan to increase those numbers as it expands its business. Over the years, the company has grown, and with it, the complexity of managing its HR and payroll functions. The company realized that manual HR and payroll processes were no longer sustainable and decided to adopt a cloud-based HR and payroll software as a service (SaaS) platform.

The Challenge:

Prior to implementing tHRead HR and payroll, Cacao Culture Farms faced several challenges that impacted its HR and payroll functions. In its current locations, which include its farm in Davao City, it has limited resources focusing on the processing of HR and payroll functions. The company’s HR and payroll data was spread across its existing branches and led to various spreadsheets and documents, making it difficult to keep track of employee data, payroll information, and other HR-related documents. This made it hard for the human resources department to manage employee data effectively and securely. In addition, the business’s manual payroll processes were time-consuming and error-prone.

The Solution:

To address these challenges, the company decided to adopt a cloud-based HR and payroll SaaS platform. tHRead SaaS platform offered a comprehensive set of features that allowed the company to streamline its HR and payroll processes. The system was intended to gather all employee data, making it easier for the HR department to access and manage employee information. The platform also provided automated payroll processes, which helped the company eliminate manual errors, save time, and reduce the workload on the HR department.

Benefits:

The implementation of the tHRead HR and payroll SaaS platform had several positive impacts on the organization, including:

1. Improved Data Accuracy: The SaaS platform allowed the company to centralize all employee data, eliminating the need for manual data entry across multiple spreadsheets and documents. This reduced the likelihood of errors in data entry and ensured that employee data was accurate and up-to-date.

2. Time Savings: The automated payroll processes reduced the time it took to process payroll, saving the HR department significant time and effort. This allowed the department to focus on other critical HR functions, such as employee engagement and training.

3. Improved Compliance: The SaaS platform ensured that the company was compliant with all relevant HR and payroll regulations. This helped the company avoid costly penalties and legal issues related to non-compliance.

4. Enhanced Employee Experience: The SaaS platform provided employees with a self-service portal that allowed them to access their payroll and benefits information, update their personal details, and apply for leave online. This improved the employee experience and reduced the workload on the HR department.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the adoption of the tHRead HR and payroll SaaS platform had a significant impact on Cacao Culture Farms’ HR and payroll functions. The system allowed the business to simplify its HR and payroll processes, improve data accuracy, save time, enhance compliance, and provide employees with an improved experience. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform like tHRead proved an efficient solution for SME businesses, allowing them to focus on other critical areas of their operations.