How does this ROI calculator work?

The tool uses an estimation model based on your employee count, HR team size and manual process hours. Calculations use fixed multipliers derived from SHRM, Deloitte and CADRO anonymous customer data. Results are estimates; actual values may vary based on operational differences.

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HR Software ROI Calculator

Enter your team size and current process costs — instantly calculate how many months it takes for HR digitalisation to pay off and how much you save per year.

Describe Your Company

Total Employee Count: 75 Include all active staff

105001000

HR / Admin Staff Count: 3 Number of people handling HR processes

11530

Avg Monthly HR Staff Gross Salary ($): 4,500 Monthly gross salary ($)

$1K$10K$20K

Weekly Manual HR Hours (per person): 10 Time spent on personnel files, attendance, leave approvals etc.

2 hrs16 hrs30 hrs

Annual Hires: 20 New positions + replacements combined

0100200

Estimated Results

Annual Savings
$—
Cost recovered from manual processes

Payback Period

— mo

Based on CADRO Pro plan

HR Productivity Gain

— hrs/mo

Total time reclaimed

Hiring Speed-up

— days/role

Average 35% faster hiring

3-Year Net Savings

$—

After total software cost deducted

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Calculation Assumptions

SHRM Research

After digitalisation, HR staff spend 65% less time on routine operations.

Deloitte 2024

Companies using ATS reduce average time-to-hire by 35%.

CADRO Customer Data

Average payback period 3-6 months; under 3 months for 100+ employee firms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ROI of HR software really measurable?

Yes. The most tangible ROI sources are directly measurable: hours saved from manual processes x hourly cost of HR staff = direct labour savings. Additional gains include error reduction (payroll mistakes, missed leave tracking), faster hiring and improved employee retention.

How does this calculator work?

The tool uses an estimation model based on your employee count, HR team size and manual process hours. Fixed multipliers are derived from SHRM, Deloitte and CADRO anonymous customer data. Results are estimates; actual values may vary based on operational differences.

How is CADRO pricing factored into the ROI calculation?

Payback period is calculated using CADRO Pro plan's monthly fixed cost as a reference. For current pricing visit our pricing page. Contact our team for a personalised quote based on your headcount.

Which HR processes deliver the highest ROI?

Attendance and personnel file management (8-12 hrs/week saved), leave approval workflows (85% faster) and ATS module (35% faster per position) deliver the highest returns. Performance management (OKR) generates indirect ROI over time through improved engagement and retention.

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