HRMS migration

Migrate from ELMO Suite to Recruit CRM & ATS

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

ELMO Suite logo

ELMO Suite

Source

Recruit CRM & ATS

Destination

Recruit CRM & ATS logo

Compatibility

80%

8 of 10

objects map 1:1 between ELMO Suite and Recruit CRM & ATS.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

3-5 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

ELMO Suite and Recruit CRM serve different primary functions, which shapes every migration from one to the other. ELMO is a hire-to-retire HRMS: it covers payroll, time-and-attendance, performance management, and learning alongside recruitment. Recruit CRM is a dedicated ATS and recruitment CRM for small-to-mid staffing agencies. Migrating from ELMO to Recruit CRM means extracting the recruitment module subset — candidate profiles, job records, applications, interview data, and onboarding checklists — and mapping it to Recruit CRM's candidate and job schema. The rest of the ELMO data (payroll records, leave balances, performance reviews, learning completions, rostering) has no native equivalent in Recruit CRM and migrates as structured records or is flagged for post-migration reconciliation. We do not migrate automations, workflows, or sequences; we deliver a written inventory for the customer's admin to rebuild in Recruit CRM.

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

ELMO Suite logo

ELMO Suite

What's pushing teams away

  • Steep learning curve with clunky navigation frustrates users, particularly during the first weeks after go-live when workflows and module boundaries are unfamiliar.
  • Module synchronisation issues require manual updates in several functions — users report that data entered in one module does not propagate correctly to others.
  • Performance review framework is described as muddled with inconsistent review cycles and manual steps that defeat the purpose of an integrated system.
  • Integration limitations complicate connectivity to downstream finance systems, ERPs, and BI tools that organisations rely on for payroll-to-ledger or headcount reporting.

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 ELMO Suite objects map to Recruit CRM & ATS

Each row shows how a ELMO Suite 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.

ELMO Suite

Candidates (Recruitment Module)

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Candidate

1:1
Fully supported

ELMO candidate profiles — including name, email, phone, resume, skills, and application history — map to Recruit CRM Candidate records. ANZ-specific fields such as visa status, TFN (Tax File Number) declarations, and right-to-work documentation stored in ELMO custom fields migrate as Recruit CRM custom fields. We resolve duplicate candidates by email dedupe before import and flag any ambiguous duplicates in a reconciliation queue.

ELMO Suite

Job and Position Records

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Job

1:1
Fully supported

ELMO job or vacancy records map to Recruit CRM Job records. Fields including job title, department, location, employment type, and job description transfer directly. Position status (open, filled, cancelled) maps to Recruit CRM job status values. Internal versus external job flags are preserved as custom fields if Recruit CRM's standard status values do not cover the customer's distinction.

ELMO Suite

Applications

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Application (Candidate-Job association)

1:1
Fully supported

ELMO applications — linking a candidate to a job with stage, source, and submission date — map to Recruit CRM application records. Application stage values (applied, screening, interview, offer, hired, rejected) map to Recruit CRM pipeline stage values. Where ELMO stores interview scores and interviewer feedback as sub-records, these migrate as Recruit CRM interview notes linked to the application.

ELMO Suite

Interview Schedules and Feedback

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Interview + Candidate Notes

1:many
Fully supported

ELMO interview records (scheduled time, interviewer, interview type, feedback scores, outcome) split into Recruit CRM Interview records and linked Candidate notes. Feedback scores stored as structured rating fields in ELMO become Recruit CRM custom fields on the Interview record; free-text interviewer notes migrate as Candidate Activity notes for full candidate timeline visibility.

ELMO Suite

Onboarding Checklists

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Onboarding Tasks

1:1
Mapping required

ELMO onboarding task lists, document checklists, and assignee ownership map to Recruit CRM onboarding or task records where the customer's Recruit CRM plan supports onboarding objects. Standalone task lists that do not map to a named Recruit CRM object migrate as structured candidate activity records. We confirm Recruit CRM plan feature support during scoping before committing to object-level mapping.

ELMO Suite

Employee Records (recruited persons)

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Candidate (status = placed/hired)

1:1
Fully supported

ELMO employee records for individuals recruited through the ATS module who are now active employees map to Recruit CRM Candidates with a placed/hired status flag. This preserves the hiring pipeline history without duplicating data in an HRMS that the customer may no longer maintain. Historical employment type and start date migrate as custom fields.

ELMO Suite

Companies and Clients

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Client

1:1
Fully supported

ELMO organisations or company records linked to job vacancies map to Recruit CRM Client records. Company name, address, industry, and contact details transfer directly. ELMO records that represent staffing agency clients rather than the agency's own org chart map to Client; records representing the agency's own legal entities map to a separate company profile as agreed during scoping.

ELMO Suite

Engagements: Calls, Emails, Meetings, Notes

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Activities on Candidate or Job

1:1
Fully supported

ELMO engagement records — call logs, email threads, meeting notes, and general notes — attached to candidates or jobs migrate as Recruit CRM Activity records on the corresponding Candidate or Job. Engagement timestamps, disposition codes, and outcome notes preserve. Email body content migrates as note content with the sender and recipient preserved in the activity record.

ELMO Suite

Custom Recruitment Forms and Rating Scales

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

Custom Fields (flagged for reconciliation)

lossy
Fully supported

ELMO organisations frequently use custom candidate rating templates, competency scorecards, and interview evaluation forms that do not have a direct Recruit CRM equivalent object. We export these as structured records with field-level mapping to Recruit CRM custom fields and flag any rating scale that cannot map to a Recruit CRM picklist or number field for manual post-migration reconciliation.

ELMO Suite

Payroll, Leave, and Performance Records (out of scope for Recruit CRM)

maps to

Recruit CRM & ATS

N/A — structured export only

1:1
Fully supported

ELMO payroll records, leave balances, superannuation contributions, performance review cycles, goals, and learning completion records have no native equivalent in Recruit CRM's ATS schema. We export these as structured CSV/JSON records at migration cutover and hand them to the customer for archiving or importing into a separate HRMS. We do not attempt to force HRMS data into a recruitment CRM's data model.

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.

ELMO Suite logo

ELMO Suite gotchas

High

Per-user pricing means headcount inflation at migration adds cost

Medium

Modular licensing means scope creep during migration

Medium

Module-to-module data lag creates dirty migration snapshots

Low

Custom performance review forms resist direct field mapping

Recruit CRM & ATS logo

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

  • ELMO modular licensing may exclude recruitment data at cutover

    ELMO's modular model means organisations commonly activate only a subset of modules at any one time. If the Recruitment and Onboarding module is currently unlicensed, historical candidate records and job vacancy data may not be accessible for export through the standard API or may require a temporary licence upgrade before migration. We confirm which ELMO modules are active against the contract before setting migration scope and exclude any module that requires an upgraded licence to access.

  • ANZ-specific candidate fields have no standard Recruit CRM mapping

    ELMO stores ANZ-specific candidate fields including TFN declarations, superannuation fund details, award rate classifications, and visa and right-to-work status as part of the standard recruitment record. Recruit CRM's standard candidate schema does not include these fields. We create custom fields in Recruit CRM during migration setup and map the ANZ-specific values explicitly. This step adds scope to the field-mapping phase and requires customer confirmation of which fields are in active use.

  • ELMO-to-Recruit CRM schema mismatch for non-recruitment modules

    ELMO's data model is an HRMS covering payroll, rostering, time-and-attendance, performance, and learning in addition to recruitment. Recruit CRM is a recruitment ATS with no payroll, HR, or learning management objects. If the customer expects payroll records, leave balances, or performance review data to migrate into Recruit CRM alongside candidate records, we flag this as a schema gap during scoping. These records export as structured files for archiving in a separate system rather than as native Recruit CRM objects.

  • Custom performance review and rating forms resist direct field mapping

    ELMO organisations frequently build custom review templates with non-standard rating scales, competency questions, and multi-step approval workflows. Recruit CRM's candidate evaluation object supports structured ratings but does not replicate ELMO's custom review form builder. We export review responses as structured records, create Recruit CRM custom fields for each rating dimension, and flag the form structure as requiring manual post-migration configuration or reconciliation.

  • Module-to-module data lag creates dirty migration snapshots in ELMO

    G2 reviewers consistently report that data entered in one ELMO module does not propagate immediately to others — a new hire's start date entered in recruitment may lag in reaching payroll or rostering. We snapshot each ELMO module independently rather than relying on a single cross-module export to avoid carrying forward stale cross-references. The candidate record and the employee record are exported as separate snapshots and reconciled during the field-mapping phase.

Migration approach

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

  1. Module and licensing audit

    We audit the customer's ELMO environment to identify which modules are active (Recruitment and Onboarding, Performance Management, Learning Management, Payroll, Time and Attendance) and which are unlicensed. We also confirm the number of active candidate records, job vacancies, applications, onboarding checklists, and engagement records to be migrated. This scoping step determines the migration object set, identifies any licence upgrades required to access recruitment data, and sets the pricing estimate.

  2. Field mapping and ANZ field configuration

    We produce a field-level map for every ELMO recruitment module field to a Recruit CRM standard or custom field. ANZ-specific fields (TFN, superannuation fund, visa status, award classification) are identified and scheduled for custom field creation in Recruit CRM before data import. Custom ELMO review forms and rating scales are documented for post-migration reconciliation. The mapping document is reviewed and signed off by the customer's HR or recruitment lead before any data is extracted.

  3. Test migration and reconciliation

    We run a full test migration into a Recruit CRM sandbox or staging environment using production data volume. The customer's team reconciles record counts (Candidates in, Jobs in, Applications in, Activities in), spot-checks 25-50 records against the ELMO source, and confirms that ANZ custom fields and application stage values map correctly. Mapping corrections happen in this test phase, not during production migration. The customer signs off the test migration report before production cutover.

  4. Data extraction and transformation

    We extract recruitment module data from ELMO using the available export method (API or structured CSV) and apply the agreed field mappings. Records are deduplicated by email address. Active employee records (for placed candidates) are flagged separately. Any module synchronisation lag identified during scoping is addressed by using the most recent independent snapshot of each object rather than relying on cross-module references. ANZ-specific fields are formatted to match Recruit CRM's custom field data types.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in record-dependency order: first Client records (ELMO organisations linked to vacancies), then Candidate records, then Job records, then Applications and Interview records, then Activity history (calls, emails, meetings, notes). Custom fields for ANZ-specific data are created before the Candidate import phase. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. We use Recruit CRM's data import API with batch processing and validate record counts against the scoping estimate.

  6. Cutover, validation, and automation handoff

    We freeze ELMO writes during the cutover window, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration period, then confirm Recruit CRM as the system of record. We deliver a written inventory of every ELMO recruitment automation, workflow, and sequence requiring rebuild in Recruit CRM's workflow builder. We support a five-day post-migration hypercare window for data reconciliation issues. We do not rebuild ELMO automations as Recruit CRM workflows; that work is documented for the customer's admin team.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

ELMO Suite logo

ELMO Suite

Source

Strengths

  • Modular product suite lets organisations migrate incrementally — payroll first, then performance, then learning — without a single big-bang cutover.
  • All-in-one data model consolidates employee records, payroll, time, and engagement into a single vendor ecosystem, reducing reconciliation overhead.
  • Employee self-service reduces HR team administrative load for routine leave requests, payslip access, and profile updates.
  • Multi-country payroll capabilities support ANZ businesses with employees across states and territories, handling award and legislative variations.
  • Consolidated reporting across modules gives HR leaders a single view of headcount, time, and performance without pulling exports from separate systems.

Weaknesses

  • Steep learning curve and clunky navigation documented across G2 reviews, meaning time-to-value after migration is slower than competitors.
  • Module synchronisation issues mean data entered in one module may not propagate correctly to others, creating reconciliation work for HR teams.
  • Performance management module is widely described as inconsistent, with manual steps that erode the value of integrated reviews.
  • Integration limitations complicate connectivity to downstream finance systems and BI tools, which can block payroll-to-ledger automation after migration.
  • No published public pricing creates uncertainty for organisations evaluating ELMO against competitors with transparent per-user rates.
Recruit CRM & ATS logo

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 ELMO Suite 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

    ELMO Suite: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

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

Estimator

Estimate your ELMO Suite to Recruit CRM & ATS migration cost

Rule-based pricing — no per-record fees, no manual quotes. Migrations over 2M records are scoped individually.

Step 1

What are you migrating?

Pick a category, then your source and destination platforms.

Category

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ELMO Suite to Recruit CRM & ATS data migrations

Answers to the questions buyers ask most during ELMO Suite to Recruit CRM & ATS migration scoping. Not seeing yours? Book a call.

Can't find your answer?

Walk through your ELMO Suite to Recruit CRM & ATS migration with a real engineer — 30 minutes, free, written quote within 24 hours.

Book a free 30 minute consultation

Most migrations land between three and five weeks for organisations with only the Recruitment and Onboarding module active, under 5,000 candidates, and 500 job records. Migrations that include onboarding checklists, custom review forms, historical interview feedback, or multi-module data (payroll snapshots, leave balances, learning records exported as structured files) move to eight to twelve weeks because of custom field creation, ANZ field mapping, and structured record export scope.

Adjacent paths

Related migrations to explore

Ready when you are

Move from ELMO Suite.
Land in Recruit CRM & ATS, intact.

Tell us record counts and timeline. We'll come back with a written quote inside 1 business day — no commitment, no sales pitch.

Accuracy guarantee Rollback included Quote in 1 business day