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Human Capital Management (HCM) software is a comprehensive suite of applications crafted to streamline and automate human resources (HR) processes and functions within an organization. This software encompasses various modules aimed at managing core HR activities, talent acquisition, workforce management, performance evaluation, learning and development, and employee engagement.
The primary solutions within human capital management software include payroll management, talent management, and workforce management. Payroll management involves the administration and oversight of wage, salary, bonus, and deduction payments to employees within an organization. These solutions can be implemented in both on-premises and cloud-based environments. Human capital management software finds application across diverse sectors, including banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, government and public sector, professional services, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.
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The human capital management software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $25.67 billion in 2024 to $28.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to regulatory compliance, shift to remote work, employee experience focus, data analytics, and strategic HR focus.
The human capital management software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.62 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to employee well-being and mental health, skills-based talent management, workforce planning and agility, and hybrid work models. Major trends in the forecast period include AI-powered solutions, compliance and regulatory support, continuous learning and development, agile workforce planning, and skills-based talent management.
The forecast of 10.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Additional costs incurred from tariffs on computing infrastructure may be passed on to end-users of HCM software, impacting adoption rates among small and mid-sized enterprises in the US. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The increasing adoption of remote work is expected to drive the growth of the human capital management software market in the future. Remote work involves the strategies and tools used by organizations and individuals to effectively conduct work outside of traditional office settings. Human capital management (HCM) software plays a crucial role in managing remote workforce performance by facilitating goal setting, performance evaluation, and feedback exchange. It also enables organizations to effectively oversee remote teams through virtual collaboration, communication, and performance monitoring tools. For instance, in June 2023, according to reports published by Forbes Media LLC, a US-based publication company, around 12.7% of full-time employees worked from home, while 28.2% used a hybrid model in the US, which is expected to reach 32.6 million by 2025. Therefore, the rising acceleration of remote work is driving the growth of the human capital management software market.
Major companies in the human capital management (HCM) software market are focusing on developing digital and intelligent solutions to enhance workforce management and foster organizational growth. These digital HCM solutions are technology-driven platforms that leverage data analytics and AI to streamline HR processes, improve talent management, and support strategic workforce decisions. For example, in August 2024, Neusoft, a China-based company specializing in industry and product engineering solutions, launched TalentBase, an advanced digital and intelligent human capital management solution. TalentBase represents Neusoft's innovative approach to HCM, integrating cutting-edge digital technologies, intelligent applications, and advanced talent management principles to help enterprises achieve intelligent transformation and drive high-quality growth.
In June 2023, GrowthCurve Capital, a US-based private equity firm, acquired Netchex to strengthen its portfolio of human capital management and payroll software solutions. The acquisition aims to accelerate growth by leveraging AI strategies, developing data analytics capabilities, and expanding market reach. Netchex, a US-based provider of cloud-based HCM and payroll software solutions, aligns with GrowthCurve's vision for enhancing human capital management technologies.
Major companies operating in the human capital management software market are Accenture plc., International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP), Workday Inc., Paychex Inc., Ultimate Kronos Group Inc. (UKG), Sage Group plc, Paycom Software Inc., Ceridian HCM Inc., Unit4 NV, Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., Gusto Inc., Zenefits, SumTotal Systems, BambooHR, PeopleFluent Holdings Corporation, Ramco Systems, SmartRecruiters, Talentsoft, Namely, Saba Software
North America was the largest region in the human capital management software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the human capital management software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the human capital management software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The human capital management software includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as employee data management, learning and development, benefits administration, succession planning, performance management, and workforce planning. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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