The verdict in three sentences
Managing a candidate pool, staffing assignments and seconded-staff payroll on spreadsheets and office tools eventually caps your growth and multiplies errors. A custom platform (6,000,000 to 16,000,000 FCFA) centralizes the candidate pool, contracts, payroll and a corporate client portal in a single system. The decisive gain: 30 to 45 % less time on case processing, at constant headcount.
What a custom HR platform costs
The budget depends on the number of managed staff, recruitment volume and chosen modules. 2026 order-of-magnitude figures for a mid-sized HR firm.
| Module | 2026 range (FCFA) | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Platform core (records, assignments, workflow) | 3,000,000-6,000,000 | 6-8 weeks |
| Candidate pool + multiposting module | 2,000,000-4,000,000 | 3-5 weeks |
| Payroll / seconded-staff payslips module | 3,000,000-6,000,000 | 5-7 weeks |
| Corporate client portal | 2,000,000-4,000,000 | 3-4 weeks |
| Annual maintenance | 12-15 % of build | ongoing |
| Total project timeline | 4-6 months | — |
The seconded-staff payroll module is the most sensitive: it must produce compliant payslips, manage contributions and deductions, and stay current with the scales.
Comparison: office tools vs custom platform
| Criterion | Spreadsheets / office tools | Custom platform |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Low | 6,000,000-16,000,000 FCFA |
| Centralized candidate pool | No | Yes |
| Job posting multiposting | Manual | Automated |
| Compliant seconded-staff payroll | Risky | Reliable |
| Corporate client portal | No | Yes |
| Traceability / audit | Low | Full |
| Scalability | Limited | High |
Mini case study
Ibrahim runs an HR firm that manages 240 seconded staff and about a hundred hires per year. Processing one case (contract, onboarding, first payslip) took around 6 hours. He invests 12,000,000 FCFA in a custom platform with a candidate pool, seconded-staff payroll and a client portal. Time per case drops to 3.5 hours, a 42 % gain. Across 100 annual hires, that frees up 250 hours; at a loaded cost of 5,000 FCFA/hour, the annual saving exceeds 1,250,000 FCFA, not counting fewer payroll errors and better service to corporate clients.
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Is seconded-staff payroll compliant with local law?
Yes, the payroll module (3,000,000-6,000,000 FCFA) is configured to the applicable contribution and deduction scales, with updates as regulations evolve.
What is the corporate client portal for?
It lets your clients track assignments, approve timesheets and access documents. Expect 2,000,000-4,000,000 FCFA.
Can we multipost job offers automatically?
Yes, the candidate pool + multiposting module (2,000,000-4,000,000 FCFA) publishes your ads across channels and centralizes applications in a single pool.
What annual maintenance budget?
Between 12 and 15 % of the development cost, roughly 1,500,000 to 2,400,000 FCFA for a 12,000,000 FCFA platform.
How long before going live?
From 4 to 6 months, shipping the core and candidate pool first, then seconded-staff payroll and the client portal in waves.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the number of managed staff, your recruitment volume and priorities (pool, payroll, portal). Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
