HRMS migration

Migrate from Cadient to Recruit CRM & ATS

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Cadient and Recruit CRM & ATS. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Recruit CRM & ATS.

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Cadient

Source

Recruit CRM & ATS

Destination

Recruit CRM & ATS logo

Compatibility

90%

9 of 10

objects map 1:1 between Cadient and Recruit CRM & ATS.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

3-5 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Cadient to Recruit CRM is a migration from a proprietary AI-screening ATS with no public export API to a cloud-based recruitment agency platform with API access and 1000-plus integrations. Cadient's SmartScore and SmartTenure features generate derived signals that do not expose underlying model weights; we preserve SmartScore as a numeric field and flag SmartTenure as non-transferable. The most significant constraint is Cadient's lack of a documented bulk export endpoint, which means migrations depend on manual data extracts coordinated with the customer's IT team. Workflow stage definitions, automated routing rules, and any Cadient screening tool integrations do not migrate as automation; we document the current stage map and deliver a written inventory for manual rebuild in Recruit CRM. Recruit CRM's pricing is transparent (starting around $89 per user per month) versus Cadient's non-published rates, which requires direct sales engagement to determine total cost of ownership.

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

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Cadient

What's pushing teams away

  • 1,000-record export caps — G2 reviewers report data pulls cap at 1,000 entries per export, forcing recruiters to run multiple exports and merge files manually, which creates real friction during reporting cycles and migrations.
  • Limited integration ecosystem — independent reviews note Cadient's integration set is narrow versus larger ATS suites, with users specifically calling out integration issues between Cadient and HRIS systems.
  • Configuration rigidity — TrustRadius and G2 reviewers describe hiring steps that get confusing and require step 'restarts', plus requests for more customisation that the platform does not currently support.
  • Sales-process complaints — Cadient G2 reviews include accounts where prospects said the vendor 'failed to share important details' and 'were dishonest about posting and sponsoring jobs, and did not clarify that it was only an ATS service', a credibility gap during procurement.
  • Weaker analytics — multiple reviewers ask for better data analytics, particularly when filtering applications by position the results bleed in unrelated applications, undermining trust in dashboards for high-volume hiring.

Choosing

Recruit CRM & ATS logo

Recruit CRM & ATS

What's pulling them in

  • Agencies choose Recruit CRM for its full customizability — pipelines, stages, and fields can be tailored to any recruitment workflow without developer involvement.
  • Small teams value the built-in CRM and ATS combined in one subscription, eliminating the need to purchase and sync separate systems.
  • The Chrome extension for one-click LinkedIn profile collection streamlines candidate sourcing and reduces manual data entry for recruiters.
  • Responsive customer support with fast issue resolution is consistently cited as a reason teams stick with the platform long-term.
  • Automation options including email sequences and workflow triggers allow recruitment agencies to reduce repetitive manual outreach tasks.

Object mapping

How Cadient objects map to Recruit CRM & ATS

Each row shows how a Cadient object lands in Recruit CRM & ATS, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

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

Cadient

Candidate

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Candidate

1:1
Fully supported

Cadient Candidate records map to Recruit CRM Candidate with direct field correspondence for name, contact information, work history, source, and tags. Resume files export as document attachments and are re-uploaded to Recruit CRM. SmartScore migrates as a static numeric custom field; SmartTenure stay-risk score migrates as a read-only informational field only. We normalize contact phone and email formats during ingestion to match Recruit CRM field validation requirements.

Cadient

Requisition

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Job

1:1
Fully supported

Cadient Requisition records (title, department, location, open date, hiring manager) map to Recruit CRM Job records. Stage definitions and routing rules migrate as metadata documentation only; Recruit CRM's Job pipeline stages must be configured manually in the platform. Any custom requisition properties (cost center, security clearance, remote policy) are mapped to Recruit CRM custom fields created during schema design.

Cadient

Application

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Application

1:1
Fully supported

Cadient Application records link Candidate to Requisition and include apply date, status, source, and referral information. These map directly to Recruit CRM Application records with the parent-lookup resolution (CandidateId and JobId) resolved at import time. Offer status migrates as an application sub-field; if offer status is stored as a separate Cadient record, it is migrated as a custom Application field.

Cadient

Scorecard

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Scorecard (via Custom Field)

1:1
Fully supported

Cadient Scorecard responses follow a structured question-and-answer format per reviewer. The full response history migrates to Recruit CRM as structured custom fields on the Candidate or Application record. SmartScore aggregates migrate as a numeric field; component-level score breakdowns are not separately exported from Cadient and therefore cannot be reconstructed in Recruit CRM.

Cadient

Interview

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Interview

1:1
Fully supported

Cadient Interview records (interviewer, date/time, type, disposition status) map to Recruit CRM Interview records with StartDateTime, EndDateTime, and Location preserved. Interview type (phone, video, onsite) migrates as a custom picklist. Notes attached at the interview record level migrate as Candidate notes in Recruit CRM. Interviewer resolution is done by email matching against Recruit CRM users.

Cadient

SmartScore Aggregate

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Custom Numeric Field

1:1
Fully supported

SmartScore is a composite signal synthesized from screening, references, and tenure prediction. The composite numeric value transfers as a static custom field on the Candidate record. The component-level breakdown (screening score, reference score, tenure signal) is not exposed in Cadient's export and therefore cannot be separated in Recruit CRM. Recruit CRM does not have a native equivalent SmartScore field.

Cadient

SmartTenure Prediction

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Non-transferable (Custom Read-Only Field)

1:1
Fully supported

SmartTenure is a proprietary ML model that outputs a stay-risk score using signals Cadient does not expose. Model weights and raw component signals are not available via any documented export mechanism. We migrate the tenure-prediction value as a read-only informational custom field on the Candidate record with a label indicating it was derived from Cadient's proprietary model and cannot be regenerated in Recruit CRM without re-running an equivalent model on the transferred candidate data.

Cadient

Workflow Configurations

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Workflow Documentation Only

lossy
Mapping required

Cadient hiring workflow stages (screening, assessment, interview, offer, hire) and automated routing rules do not export as structured automation data. We capture stage names and disposition values from application records during data extraction and produce a written stage map documenting the current Cadient workflow. Recruit CRM's workflow automation is rebuilt manually from this documentation by the customer's admin team post-migration.

Cadient

Screening Assessments

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Custom Fields (with re-score flag)

1:1
Mapping required

Assessment results depend on the screening tool Cadient integrates with (AccurateNow, Paycor, or other). We migrate raw assessment scores as custom fields on the Candidate record in Recruit CRM. Any assessments requiring re-scoring in a Recruit CRM-native or integrated screening tool are flagged with a re-score recommendation documented in the migration inventory.

Cadient

Owner

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

User

1:1
Fully supported

Cadient Owners map to Recruit CRM User records resolved by email match. Any Cadient Owner without a matching Recruit CRM User goes to a reconciliation queue for the customer's admin to provision before record import resumes. User provisioning in Recruit CRM is handled by the customer directly and validated before migration proceeds.

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.

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Cadient gotchas

High

No documented public export API

High

SmartTenure predictions are non-transferable

Medium

Workflow stage definitions require manual reimplementation

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Recruit CRM & ATS gotchas

High

API rate limits are license-scaled and can throttle bulk migration

Medium

Custom field schemas vary per organization and require field-level mapping

Medium

Files and email attachments require separate extraction and re-upload

Low

Email sequences and automation logic do not transfer between platforms

Pair-specific challenges

  • No documented public export API on Cadient

    Cadient does not appear to publish a public REST API or bulk data export endpoint in any external documentation. This means migrations cannot be scripted via API calls and must rely on manual data exports or customer-provided database dumps coordinated with the customer's IT team. We work with the customer's technical contacts to extract available data in CSV or JSON format and map it to our Recruit CRM ingestion schema. This constraint adds discovery and extraction time compared to migrations from platforms with documented APIs.

  • SmartTenure ML predictions are non-transferable

    SmartTenure generates a stay-risk score using a proprietary ML model trained on Cadient's internal dataset. The model weights, training data, and component signals are not exposed via any documented export mechanism. We migrate the tenure-prediction value as a static informational field only. Recruit CRM does not have a native tenure-prediction equivalent. Any retention-informed hiring decisions made with SmartTenure in Cadient must be replaced by Recruit CRM's native analytics or a re-run of a compatible ML model on the transferred candidate data post-migration.

  • Workflow automation requires manual rebuild in Recruit CRM

    Cadient's hiring workflow stages, routing rules, and automated trigger conditions do not export as structured automation data. We capture stage names and disposition values from application records and deliver a written stage map documenting the current Cadient workflow for the customer's Recruit CRM admin to rebuild. Workflow rebuild is outside standard migration scope and requires the customer's admin to configure Recruit CRM's Workflow Automation tool manually post-migration.

  • Data cleansing required before import due to no API-based validation

    Because exports from Cadient come via customer-provided data dumps rather than a validated API response, the extracted data frequently contains format inconsistencies (phone number formats, missing email values, duplicate records, outdated contact information). We run data quality assessment and cleansing before loading into Recruit CRM, removing duplicates and standardizing formats. This step adds time and cost to migrations where Cadient data has not been actively maintained. Recruit CRM's field validation rules are applied during import to catch any remaining data quality issues.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Cadient to Recruit CRM & ATS data migration

  1. Discovery and data availability assessment

    We work with the customer's Cadient and IT teams to assess what data is extractable from the current system. Because Cadient lacks a documented public API, we coordinate manual exports via the platform's UI (bulk export features if available) or direct database access. We audit record counts across Candidates, Requisitions, Applications, Scorecards, and Interviews, and identify any custom fields or proprietary objects (SmartScore, SmartTenure) that carry business value. The discovery output is a written data availability report specifying what migrates, what migrates as informational data only, and what does not migrate.

  2. Schema design for Recruit CRM destination

    We design the Recruit CRM target schema to accommodate Cadient's object model. This includes creating custom fields for SmartScore (numeric), SmartTenure (read-only informational), and any Cadient custom requisition or application properties. We map Cadient stage names to Recruit CRM pipeline stages and document the stage map for workflow reimplementation. Recruit CRM's Job, Candidate, and Application objects are configured before data ingestion begins. All custom fields are created in Recruit CRM during this phase.

  3. Data extraction and cleansing

    We coordinate with the customer's team to extract Cadient data in the most structured format available (CSV, JSON, or database export). Data is ingested into a FlitStack AI staging environment where we run field-level mapping, format normalization (phone numbers, dates, email addresses), duplicate detection, and data quality scoring. Any records with missing required fields are flagged for customer review. Cleansed data is held in the staging environment until validation sign-off.

  4. Sandbox validation import

    We run a full migration into Recruit CRM using production-like data volume in a validation environment before the production cutover. The customer's team spot-checks 25-50 randomly selected candidate records, application histories, and scorecard responses against the Cadient source data. Recruit CRM's built-in reporting and search are tested to confirm data is retrievable. Any mapping corrections are applied in the staging environment and re-validated before production migration begins.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: Jobs (from Cadient Requisitions), Candidates (with SmartScore and SmartTenure fields populated), Applications (with CandidateId and JobId resolved), Interviews (with User lookup resolved by email), Scorecard responses (as custom fields on Candidate or Application). Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. All SmartScore aggregates land as numeric custom fields; SmartTenure values land as read-only informational fields with a label noting the non-transferable derivation.

  6. Cutover, validation, and workflow handoff

    We freeze Cadient writes during cutover and run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window. Recruit CRM is enabled as the system of record. We deliver the stage map and workflow documentation to the customer's admin team for Recruit CRM workflow rebuild. We support a one-week post-go-live window to resolve any reconciliation issues raised by the recruiting team. We do not rebuild Cadient workflows as Recruit CRM Workflow Automation inside the migration scope; that work is a separate engagement or an internal admin task.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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Cadient

Source

Strengths

  • Structured AI scoring surfaces top-fit candidates and flags flight risks before scheduling.
  • High-volume workflow automation reduces repetitive steps for hiring managers at scale.
  • SmartTenure ML model predicts long-term retention to inform hiring decisions upfront.
  • SmartRefer and SmartCommunicate tools integrate referral tracking and candidate messaging into the hiring funnel.
  • Case studies report measurable ROI: 20% turnover reduction, 41% faster hiring cycles, and millions saved on rehiring costs.

Weaknesses

  • No publicly documented API or bulk export mechanism is available in the research record, making programmatic migration dependent on manual exports or customer-provided data dumps.
  • Pricing is not published publicly; budget planning for migration requires direct engagement with Cadient sales.
  • AI-generated scores (SmartScore, SmartTenure) are not reproducible in destination systems since model weights and raw signals are not exposed.
  • The platform lacks review depth on G2 (10 reviews) and no public pricing page, limiting third-party due diligence.
  • Limited integrations listed (AccurateNow, Paycor); broader HRIS or ATS ecosystem connectivity is not well-documented.
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Recruit CRM & ATS

Destination

Strengths

  • Fully customizable pipelines, stages, and fields without requiring developer involvement
  • Combines recruitment CRM and ATS in one subscription for staffing agencies and small teams
  • Built-in email sequences and automation reduce manual outreach work
  • Chrome extension enables one-click LinkedIn profile collection directly into the CRM
  • Responsive customer support cited across multiple reviews with fast resolution times

Weaknesses

  • Several features are gated as paid add-ons rather than included in the base subscription
  • Email functionality has been reported as unreliable by multiple users
  • Interface occasionally lags during high-activity periods in large pipelines
  • Pricing is considered higher than comparable recruitment CRMs by some customers
  • Limited native reporting — users request pre-made report exports rather than manual data pulls

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 Cadient and Recruit CRM & ATS.

  • 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

    Cadient: Export tooling capped at 1,000 records per pull per G2 reviewer reports; programmatic rate limits not published..

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

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Most migrations land between three and five weeks for accounts under 10,000 candidate records with clean, accessible data exports. Migrations above 10,000 records, multiple requisition types, extensive scorecard histories, or data requiring significant cleansing move into six to ten weeks because of the manual export coordination, data normalization, and stage-map documentation work required before Recruit CRM can be populated.

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