HRMS migration

Migrate from Arcoro to Zoho Recruit

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Arcoro and Zoho Recruit. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Zoho Recruit.

Arcoro logo

Arcoro

Source

Zoho Recruit

Destination

Zoho Recruit logo

Compatibility

60%

9 of 15

objects map 1:1 between Arcoro and Zoho Recruit.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

3-5 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Arcoro to Zoho Recruit is a platform specialization decision: Arcoro bundles construction HRIS with its ATS, while Zoho Recruit is purpose-built as a standalone applicant tracking system with strong CRM integration. The migration scope is therefore narrower than a typical CRM-to-CRM move. We extract Arcoro ATS applicant records, sourcing channels, stage histories, scorecards, and document attachments from the ATS module, then map them to Zoho Recruit Candidates, Job Openings, and custom fields. The Arcoro CoreHR employee records, time entries, payroll history, and benefit enrollments have no direct Zoho Recruit equivalent; these require either manual re-entry or a separate HRIS migration to BambooHR, Rippling, or another destination. We sequence the migration so that candidate records are validated against Zoho Recruit field types before document attachments are linked, and we flag any Arcoro stage names that require custom picklist values in Zoho Recruit before import begins.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

Arcoro logo

Arcoro

What's pushing teams away

  • Recurring bugs and system performance issues frustrate users who report that the platform does not work as advertised and requires constant data manipulation.
  • Setup complexity means getting the system configured correctly the first time is difficult without extensive support, leading to a poor initial experience.
  • Report creation is slow and inflexible — building even basic reports takes too long, and the output is not easily editable.
  • Integration quality is inconsistent — users report that tying all systems together and getting data to sync correctly is unreliable.
  • The job cost structure cannot break down into job, phase, cost code, and cost class, forcing duplicate data entry when integrating with accounting platforms like Foundation.

Choosing

Zoho Recruit logo

Zoho Recruit

What's pulling them in

  • Lowest cost entry point of any major ATS — a free tier with Candidates, Clients, Contacts, Interviews, and a career site lets small teams validate before committing to a paid plan.
  • Deep Zoho ecosystem integration — if the team already uses Zoho CRM, Sheets, or Analytics, candidate data flows between modules without re-keying or third-party middleware.
  • Customizable pipelines and stages — both agency and corporate editions let users define custom pipeline stages and assign candidates through drag-and-drop visual boards.
  • AI-assisted features via Zia — resume parsing, candidate summarization, and job-candidate matching are built in on paid tiers, reducing manual screening time.
  • Job board aggregation at no extra cost — paid tiers include postings to major job boards, extending reach without purchasing separate job ad bundles.

Object mapping

How Arcoro objects map to Zoho Recruit

Each row shows how a Arcoro object lands in Zoho Recruit, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

Arcoro

Applicant

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro ATS applicant records map directly to Zoho Recruit Candidate records. We extract the full applicant profile including name, email, phone, resume attachment, sourcing channel, stage history, scorecards, and notes. Arcoro stage names are mapped to Zoho Recruit Candidate Status picklist values; any stages without a Zoho Recruit equivalent require pre-migration custom picklist value creation. The Candidate's First Name, Last Name, Email, and Mobile Phone fields are mapped 1:1; additional Arcoro fields become Zoho Recruit custom fields.

Arcoro

Job Posting

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Job Opening

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro job postings map to Zoho Recruit Job Opening records. Each Job Opening carries the position title, department, location, employment type, and job description from Arcoro. Arcoro's job posting channels (where the position was advertised) migrate as a custom text field or note in Zoho Recruit. Job Opening ownership (recruiter assignment) migrates by email match to Zoho Recruit User records.

Arcoro

Application

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate + Job Opening association

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro applications (applicant tied to a job posting) map to Zoho Recruit as a Candidate record associated with a Job Opening via the Candidates subform on the Job Opening. The application date, current stage, and stage transition history are preserved as custom fields and notes on the Candidate. We do not migrate the full application form structure because Arcoro and Zoho Recruit use different form field models.

Arcoro

Applicant Scorecard

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate Rating or Custom Field

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro scorecards with rating criteria and scores map to Zoho Recruit Candidate Ratings or custom multi-select picklist fields. If Arcoro uses custom scorecard templates, we flatten them to named rating fields in Zoho Recruit. Scorecard summary scores migrate as numeric custom fields for reporting. Detailed per-question responses migrate as notes for audit purposes.

Arcoro

Applicant Attachment (Resume)

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate Attachment

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro resume attachments on applicant records migrate to Zoho Recruit Candidate attachments. We export the binary attachment file from Arcoro and upload it to the corresponding Zoho Recruit Candidate record via the API or file upload endpoint. Resume parsing in Zoho Recruit must be re-run post-migration to populate structured fields from the uploaded resume.

Arcoro

Applicant Attachment (Onboarding Document)

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate Attachment or Note

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro onboarding document attachments (I-9, W-4, signed agreements) attached to applicant or employee records are extracted and linked to the migrated Zoho Recruit Candidate as attachments. These documents are preserved as-is; Zoho Recruit does not have a structured onboarding document checklist. We flag this limitation and recommend the customer sets up a Zoho WorkDrive folder or a separate onboarding checklist tool post-migration.

Arcoro

Employee (Arcoro ATS module)

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate or Contact

1:many
Fully supported

Arcoro employees stored in the ATS module are split by employment status. Active employees with open internal applications migrate to Zoho Recruit Candidate records with a custom employment_status__c field. Former employees who were previously applicants migrate as Zoho Recruit Contacts with historical application notes. This split is computed at migration time using Arcoro's employee status field. Employees with no applicant record in Arcoro do not migrate to Zoho Recruit because Zoho Recruit is ATS-focused and does not hold general employee records.

Arcoro

Onboarding Task

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate Custom Fields or External Tool

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro onboarding task checklists (documents signed, training completed, HR forms submitted) have no direct Zoho Recruit equivalent. We migrate task completion status as custom fields on the Candidate record (checkbox fields for each onboarding item). We do not migrate the task workflow itself. We recommend using Zoho Creator or a separate onboarding tool to rebuild the checklist workflow post-migration.

Arcoro

Employee (CoreHR module)

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Not migrated (out of scope)

lossy
Fully supported

Arcoro CoreHR employee records including employment history, compensation, benefits, and performance reviews are outside Zoho Recruit's ATS scope. We do not migrate CoreHR employee data to Zoho Recruit Candidate records because Zoho Recruit is not an HRIS and does not hold compensation, benefits, or performance data on candidates. We flag this scope boundary explicitly and deliver a written inventory of CoreHR objects that require manual re-entry or a separate HRIS migration.

Arcoro

Time Entry

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Not migrated (out of scope)

lossy
Fully supported

Arcoro time entries tied to job cost codes and pay periods have no Zoho Recruit equivalent. Zoho Recruit is an ATS and does not track time entries. We do not migrate time entry data. We flag this as a gap and recommend the customer maintains time tracking in Arcoro, the existing construction ERP, or a dedicated time-tracking tool if the migration proceeds.

Arcoro

Payroll Record

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Not migrated (out of scope)

lossy
Fully supported

Arcoro payroll history including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings per pay period is out of scope for Zoho Recruit. Zoho Recruit has no payroll object. We do not migrate payroll records. We deliver a written inventory of payroll fields for the customer's HR admin to re-enter manually or migrate separately to a payroll platform.

Arcoro

Benefit Enrollment

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Not migrated (out of scope)

lossy
Fully supported

Arcoro benefit enrollments (active plans, coverage levels, election dates) are outside Zoho Recruit's scope. We do not migrate benefit data. We flag plan names and coverage tiers in a written handoff document so the customer can re-enroll employees in their new HRIS or payroll platform post-migration.

Arcoro

Certification and Training

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate Custom Fields

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro certification records with issue dates, expiration dates, and renewal alerts are mapped to Zoho Recruit Candidate custom fields. Each certification (OSHA 10, NCCER, apprenticeship completion) becomes a custom field on the Candidate with expiration date tracked via a Zoho Recruit workflow reminder or custom function. We preserve the original issue date and expiration date for audit. Construction-specific certifications that are relevant to the candidate's role are flagged as high-priority custom fields during scoping.

Arcoro

CoreHR Custom Field

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Candidate Custom Field

1:1
Fully supported

Arcoro CoreHR custom fields on employee records that also appear in the ATS module migrate to Zoho Recruit Candidate custom fields. We discover custom field names and data types via the Arcoro CoreHR export configuration and map them as equivalent custom fields in Zoho Recruit. Custom field types are preserved (text, number, date, picklist) with picklist values translated where Arcoro and Zoho Recruit use different value sets.

Arcoro

Job Cost Code

maps to

Zoho Recruit

Not migrated (out of scope)

lossy
Fully supported

Arcoro job cost codes used for construction ERP integration do not map to Zoho Recruit. Zoho Recruit has no job cost structure. We do not migrate job cost codes. We flag unmapped codes in a written crosswalk document for the customer's ERP admin to re-enter manually in the destination accounting platform.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

Arcoro logo

Arcoro gotchas

High

API access requires direct contact with Arcoro sales

Medium

No published pricing or tier feature matrix

Medium

Time entry sync delays affect cutover planning

Medium

Job cost code structure incompatibility with Foundation ERP

Low

CoreHR custom exports require prior configuration

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Zoho Recruit gotchas

High

Daily API rate limits are tier-gated and per-user capped

High

User import hard cap of 2,000 records

Medium

Attachment folder hierarchy must be preserved exactly

Medium

Resume parsing quota varies by plan and resets daily

Low

Custom fields unavailable in Free and Standard editions

Pair-specific challenges

  • Arcoro API access requires vendor contact before migration scoping

    The Arcoro BDAPI is not self-service. We must contact the Arcoro team directly to request API credentials before automated extraction can begin. This gate adds a discovery step that Zoho Recruit's self-service OAuth2 API does not require. We engage Arcoro on the customer's behalf during the first week of engagement to request credentials. Without an API key, we rely on manual exports from Arcoro's admin interface, which limits what data can be extracted and extends the timeline. Customers on Arcoro Enterprise may have faster API access through their existing vendor relationship.

  • Arcoro stage names require Zoho Recruit picklist pre-configuration

    Arcoro ATS stages (Applied, Screening, Interview, Offer, Hired, Rejected, and any custom stages) use customer-defined names that may not match Zoho Recruit's default Candidate Status picklist values. We cannot import candidates with an unmapped stage name; the import will fail validation. We resolve this during the discovery phase by extracting the full list of Arcoro stage names, comparing them to existing Zoho Recruit picklist values, and requesting that the customer's Zoho Recruit admin adds any missing values before the migration window. This pre-configuration step adds one to two business days to the project schedule.

  • Onboarding documents exceed Zoho Recruit's native storage model

    Arcoro onboarding documents (I-9, W-4, drug test results, safety training certificates) are often multi-page PDFs or image scans stored per employee. Zoho Recruit's attachment model on Candidate records supports file uploads, but there is no structured onboarding document checklist or expiration tracking for compliance documents. We migrate the documents as attachments, but the customer should plan to set up a separate document management strategy (Zoho WorkDrive folder structure, Zoho Creator form, or a dedicated HRIS) for ongoing compliance tracking post-migration. Safety certification expiration dates should be tracked via Zoho Recruit workflow reminders configured by the admin.

  • Resume parsing must be re-run in Zoho Recruit post-migration

    When we migrate Arcoro resume attachments to Zoho Recruit Candidate records, Zoho Recruit's resume parsing (which automatically extracts name, email, phone, skills, and work history into structured fields) does not run on migrated attachments. The customer must manually trigger re-parse on each candidate or use Zoho Recruit's bulk resume parsing feature post-migration to populate structured fields from the uploaded resumes. We flag this as a post-migration task in the handoff document and estimate the re-parse effort based on candidate volume.

  • Arcoro CoreHR data has no Zoho Recruit home

    Arcoro's CoreHR module holds employee records, payroll history, benefit enrollments, and performance data that are outside Zoho Recruit's ATS scope. We explicitly exclude CoreHR data from the Zoho Recruit migration because Candidate records in Zoho Recruit are not designed to hold compensation, benefits, or employment tenure data. We deliver a written inventory of all CoreHR objects and their field counts so the customer can evaluate whether a separate HRIS migration (to Zoho People, BambooHR, Rippling, or another platform) is needed. Continuing to run Arcoro solely for CoreHR data while using Zoho Recruit for ATS creates a dual-platform situation that may offset some of the migration cost savings.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Arcoro to Zoho Recruit data migration

  1. Discovery and API access request

    We audit the source Arcoro instance across ATS module (applicant count, stage names, active job postings, document attachment types), CoreHR module (employee count, custom field inventory, benefit plan count), and time-tracking module (pay period structure, job cost code count). Simultaneously, we contact Arcoro to request BDAPI access credentials. We pair the Arcoro audit with a Zoho Recruit instance review to identify existing picklist values, custom field names, and user accounts. The discovery output is a written migration scope document that explicitly separates ATS data (in scope for Zoho Recruit) from CoreHR and time-tracking data (out of scope, flagged for separate handoff).

  2. Zoho Recruit schema pre-configuration

    We design the destination schema in Zoho Recruit before migration begins. This includes creating custom fields on the Candidate object to match Arcoro applicant properties (custom fields for certifications, sourcing channel, scorecard scores), adding missing picklist values to Candidate Status to match Arcoro stage names, and configuring the Job Opening object to mirror Arcoro job posting fields. We also set up the User accounts in Zoho Recruit matched to Arcoro recruiters by email so that Owner lookups resolve correctly during import. Schema configuration is validated in the customer's Zoho Recruit sandbox or staging environment before production migration begins.

  3. Arcoro data extraction

    We extract data from Arcoro via the BDAPI (once credentials are provisioned) or via manual CSV exports from the admin interface for each ATS object: Applicants, Applications, Job Postings, Attachments, and Scorecards. For document attachments, we download each file with its associated record ID to maintain the link during Zoho Recruit import. We resolve any Arcoro record ID to Zoho Recruit Candidate ID mapping during the extraction step so that attachments can be linked in the load phase. Arcoro CoreHR, time entry, and payroll data are exported as a separate CSV inventory for the out-of-scope handoff document.

  4. Data transformation and field mapping

    We transform the extracted Arcoro data to match Zoho Recruit's object schema. This includes splitting active employees with ATS history into Candidate records, mapping Arcoro stage names to Zoho Recruit Candidate Status picklist values (with any unmapped values flagged for pre-configuration), flattening scorecard data to named custom fields, and resolving Arcoro recruiter IDs to Zoho Recruit User IDs by email match. Attachments are packaged with their corresponding record IDs for bulk upload. Any Arcoro custom fields without a Zoho Recruit equivalent are added as custom fields during this step. The transformation output is a set of CSV files or API payloads ready for Zoho Recruit load.

  5. Staged migration and reconciliation

    We run a staged migration into the customer's Zoho Recruit production environment in dependency order: Job Openings first (as parent records for candidates), then Candidates (with attachment links resolved), then custom field data, then scorecard ratings. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report comparing Arcoro source counts to Zoho Recruit destination counts. We validate 25-50 randomly selected candidate records against the Arcoro source data for field accuracy. Any rejected records (due to picklist mismatches or required field gaps) are corrected in the transform layer and re-loaded before proceeding to the next phase. Candidate document attachments are loaded last to ensure all parent records exist.

  6. Cutover, validation, and handoff

    We freeze Arcoro ATS writes during the cutover window, run a final delta migration for any records modified during the migration window, then mark Zoho Recruit as the system of record for recruiting activity. We deliver the out-of-scope handoff document listing all Arcoro CoreHR objects, time entries, and payroll records with field counts and record samples for manual re-entry or a separate HRIS migration. We support a five-business-day hypercare window where we resolve any record linkage issues (orphaned attachments, missing candidate associations) raised by the customer's recruiting team. We do not rebuild Arcoro onboarding workflows in Zoho Recruit; that is documented as a separate rebuild task for the customer's Zoho Recruit admin.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Arcoro logo

Arcoro

Source

Strengths

  • Purpose-built for construction HR with industry-specific compliance tools for OSHA, Davis-Bacon, and apprenticeship requirements.
  • Native integrations with six major construction ERP platforms — Sage, Acumatica, Viewpoint, Foundation, Procore, and CMiC.
  • Mobile GPS-enabled time tracking designed for field workers on distributed job sites.
  • Dedicated customer success managers who understand construction workforce management.
  • Relatively fast implementation timeline of 4–6 weeks with full data migration support.

Weaknesses

  • Feature set is narrower than enterprise HR platforms — lacks the depth of BambooHR, Rippling, or Paylocity in some HR workflows.
  • Report building is slow and inflexible, requiring too many steps for basic edits according to multiple reviewers.
  • Integration quality is inconsistent; sync delays until the following day and unreliable data flow between systems are reported.
  • Customer reviews cite recurring bugs, system performance issues, and data manipulation requirements post-migration.
  • Job cost structure cannot break down into job, phase, cost code, and cost class simultaneously, limiting accounting integration flexibility.
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Zoho Recruit

Destination

Strengths

  • Free tier includes full candidate management with a hosted career site, making it viable for very small staffing operations.
  • Multi-edition architecture splits agency and corporate HR workflows, with tier-gated features that scale predictably with headcount.
  • Per-user API rate limits (500–1000/day) are generous for mid-size migrations compared to competitors that gate by total org quota.
  • Zoho's own data migration tool supports CSV import from Bullhorn, CATS, Jobdiva, and Workable, validating interoperability with common ATS formats.
  • 45-day money-back guarantee and 15-day full-feature trial reduce financial risk for teams evaluating the platform.

Weaknesses

  • Free edition excludes custom fields, lookup relationships, and formula fields, making data model extensibility unavailable until a paid tier is purchased.
  • Resume parsing quotas are capped: 250/day on Standard, 500/day on Professional, unlimited only on Enterprise — bulk imports of large candidate pools will hit these limits.
  • No bulk/batch API endpoint for inserts or updates — large migrations rely on looping single-record API calls within daily rate limit windows.
  • Custom modules cannot be imported from external ATS; only standard modules (Users, Candidates, Clients, etc.) are in the supported migration list.
  • Attachments require a rigid folder hierarchy to re-associate with records, and any deviation in folder structure during extraction causes silent disassociation.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard HRMS migration. 1 of 7 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Arcoro and Zoho Recruit.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    1 of 7 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    7-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Arcoro: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    Arcoro doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

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Most Arcoro to Zoho Recruit migrations land between three and five weeks for accounts under 5,000 applicants with a straightforward stage structure. Migrations with large document attachment libraries (over 50 GB of resumes and onboarding documents), multiple active job openings with custom stage picklists, or Arcoro CoreHR data that requires a parallel inventory handoff move to seven to twelve weeks. The Arcoro BDAPI access request can add three to seven business days to discovery if vendor contact is slow to respond. Zoho Recruit's self-service OAuth2 API does not add lead time on the destination side.

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