HRMS migration
Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Talent Connects and Recruit CRM & ATS. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Recruit CRM & ATS.
Talent Connects
Source
Recruit CRM & ATS
Destination
Compatibility
8 of 10
objects map 1:1 between Talent Connects and Recruit CRM & ATS.
Complexity
BStandard
Timeline
3-5 weeks
Overview
Migrating from Talent Connects to Recruit CRM is an ATS-to-ATS-plus-CRM move that requires a structured CSV-based export workflow because Talent Connects has no documented public API. We script UI-based exports in controlled batches, validate record completeness against the source database, and import into Recruit CRM using its REST API. Recruit CRM's model adds Client Contacts, Placements, and a visual Kanban pipeline that is more granular than Talent Connects' pipeline-by-job structure. We map Candidate records with full application history, Job postings with status and stage configuration, and Interview Schedules as Tasks and Events. Talent Pool records (Enterprise-only on Talent Connects) migrate as Candidate records with a sourcing-tag custom field; the passive-sourcing workflow itself does not transfer and requires rebuilding in Recruit CRM. Email sequences, automations, and bulk email templates do not migrate; we deliver a written inventory for your admin to rebuild in Recruit CRM's automation builder. Analytics dashboards are not migratable from Talent Connects and should be exported as screenshots before migration day.
Every standard and custom field arrives verified.
AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.
Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.
Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.
Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.
Why teams make this switch
Leaving
What's pushing teams away
Choosing
What's pulling them in
Object mapping
Each row shows how a Talent Connects 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.
Talent Connects
Candidate
Recruit CRM & ATS
Candidate
1:1Talent Connects Candidates map directly to Recruit CRM Candidates. Standard fields (name, email, phone, resume URL, application timestamp) migrate as typed fields. Application status history (Applied, Screening, Interview, Offer, Hired, Rejected) maps to Recruit CRM's Candidate stage values. Resume files are imported as attachments linked to the Candidate record. We resolve any duplicate candidates by email dedupe before insert. Note: Recruit CRM's Candidate object does not have a native Talent Pool equivalent, so passive-sourced candidates require a custom sourcing attribute.
Talent Connects
Job
Recruit CRM & ATS
Job / Vacancy
1:1Talent Connects Jobs map to Recruit CRM Jobs with title, description, status (Open, Closed, On Hold), and pipeline stage configuration. The job's assigned pipeline or stage in Talent Connects maps to Recruit CRM's Pipeline and corresponding Kanban stage. Active versus archived status is preserved. Talent Connects Growth tier's 10-job limit is flagged during scoping — if the source account exceeds 10 active jobs, a plan upgrade or job archival is required before migration.
Talent Connects
Application
Recruit CRM & ATS
Application / Submission
1:1Talent Connects' application record (Candidate applied to a Job) maps to Recruit CRM's Application or submission record, preserving the link between Candidate and Job. Application date, source channel, and rejection reason (if applicable) transfer. The application status in Talent Connects (Applied, Shortlisted, Interview Scheduled, Offer Extended, etc.) maps to Recruit CRM's submission stage values.
Talent Connects
Interview Schedule
Recruit CRM & ATS
Task + Event
1:1Talent Connects interview records (date, time, attendees, interview type, outcome notes) map to Recruit CRM Task and Event records linked to the Candidate and Job. Calendar sync settings do not transfer — these require reconfiguration in Recruit CRM's calendar integration (Google Calendar or Outlook). Video interview links from Talent Connects' built-in video platform do not migrate; Recruit CRM does not have a native video interview feature, so the admin should re-establish video links post-migration.
Talent Connects
Talent Pool (Enterprise)
Recruit CRM & ATS
Candidate with custom sourcing tag
lossyTalent Connects' Talent Pool feature (passive candidate sourcing separate from active applications) exists only on the Enterprise tier at $399/month and has no direct Recruit CRM equivalent. We migrate Talent Pool records as Candidate records with a custom sourcing-tag field set to 'Talent Pool (Imported)' to preserve the sourcing context. The passive-sourcing workflow, talent community settings, and engagement history specific to Talent Pool do not transfer and require rebuilding in Recruit CRM's candidate tagging and list-building features.
Talent Connects
User Account
Recruit CRM & ATS
User
1:1Talent Connects User records (name, email, role, active/inactive status) map to Recruit CRM Users. Role assignment migrates as a basic role label. Talent Connects Enterprise multi-level permission configurations (department hierarchies, granular access control) do not export as structured data and cannot migrate. Recruit CRM's Teams and Custom Roles feature (Business and Enterprise tiers) must be configured post-migration, with permission granularity reviewed by the customer's admin. Active user count should be confirmed before migration because Recruit CRM is per-user priced.
Talent Connects
Career Page
Recruit CRM & ATS
Career Page (rebuild required)
1:1Talent Connects generates hosted career pages from Job data. The career page template, branding settings, and URL structure do not export as structured data. We flag Career Page configuration as a discrete rebuild item — the candidate list and job data populating the page transfer as normal Job records in Recruit CRM, but the page template and branding require manual reconfiguration in Recruit CRM's career page builder. The admin should export a screenshot of the current career page before migration day.
Talent Connects
Email Activity / Mass Emailing
Recruit CRM & ATS
Activity / Note
1:1Talent Connects bulk email campaigns and engagement history are stored as campaign records with send history and open/click tracking. These do not have a direct equivalent in Recruit CRM's data model. We map email campaign activity to Candidate-level Activity or Note records capturing the send date and subject as text, with open/click data flagged as untransferred. Recruit CRM's automated email sequencing features (Business and Enterprise tiers) must be rebuilt post-migration. Email templates from Talent Connects are not exported as structured data and do not migrate.
Talent Connects
Company / Client
Recruit CRM & ATS
Company (Client)
1:1If Talent Connects contains Company or Client records (particularly from Enterprise tier usage), these map to Recruit CRM's Client/Company object. Company name, contact name, email, phone, website, and address fields migrate directly. Recruit CRM supports custom fields on Client records for additional attributes. This object is optional in Talent Connects but standard in Recruit CRM, so its presence depends on whether the source account used this object.
Talent Connects
AI-Assistant scores
Recruit CRM & ATS
Candidate custom field
lossyTalent Connects' optional AI-Assistant add-on ($49/month) generates AI-produced candidate ranking scores and job description suggestions. These scores are computed at query time and do not persist as structured fields in the database. We cannot migrate AI scores. We create a custom field ai_candidate_score_source on the Candidate record labeled 'AI-Assisted Ranking (Source: Talent Connects)' as a placeholder for manual score entry if the customer wishes to preserve comparative rankings. AI-generated job description suggestions are noted as not migratable.
| Talent Connects | Recruit CRM & ATS | Compatibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Candidate1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Job | Job / Vacancy1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Application | Application / Submission1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Interview Schedule | Task + Event1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Talent Pool (Enterprise) | Candidate with custom sourcing taglossy | Mapping required | |
| User Account | User1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Career Page | Career Page (rebuild required)1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Email Activity / Mass Emailing | Activity / Note1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Company / Client | Company (Client)1:1 | Fully supported | |
| AI-Assistant scores | Candidate custom fieldlossy | Fully supported |
Gotchas + challenges
Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.
Talent Connects gotchas
No public API means migration is export-file only
Job posting limits constrain mid-migration headcount
Talent Pool is Enterprise-only and cannot be replicated
Analytics data cannot be exported from Talent Connects
Recruit CRM & ATS gotchas
API rate limits are license-scaled and can throttle bulk migration
Custom field schemas vary per organization and require field-level mapping
Files and email attachments require separate extraction and re-upload
Email sequences and automation logic do not transfer between platforms
Pair-specific challenges
Migration approach
Export planning and scoping
We conduct a scoping call to enumerate every object present in the Talent Connects account: Candidate volume, Job posting count, Application history, Interview record count, Talent Pool volume (if Enterprise), User count, and any Company or Client records. Because Talent Connects has no API, we plan the export strategy as a series of UI-based CSV extractions with batch sizing. We flag whether the Growth tier's 10-job limit affects the migration scope and whether a plan upgrade is needed before export begins. The scoping output is a written migration map specifying what moves, what requires manual export, what is flagged for rebuild, and what does not transfer.
CSV export scripting and validation
We script and execute the Talent Connects data exports using a controlled batch process that respects any UI pagination or file size limits. Each export is validated against the record count visible in Talent Connects' admin view to confirm completeness before mapping begins. Candidate records, Application records, Job records, Interview records, and any Talent Pool data are exported as separate CSV files. If any export shows missing records, we coordinate with the customer's admin to re-export the affected slice. Export data is stored in an encrypted staging environment during migration.
Recruit CRM schema setup
Before any data import, we configure the Recruit CRM destination environment. This includes creating any custom fields required to capture Talent Connects attributes that do not map directly to Recruit CRM standard fields (for example, the Talent Pool sourcing tag, original application source channel, and AI ranking placeholder). We set up Pipelines in Recruit CRM matching the stage labels from Talent Connects, configure Candidate and Job Kanban stages, and define Teams and Roles (though granular permission replication is scoped separately). Recruit CRM API credentials are provisioned during this phase if they have not been provided yet.
Sandbox import and reconciliation
We run an initial import into a Recruit CRM sandbox or a named test environment to validate the mapping logic. The customer's admin reviews a sample of migrated records against the source Talent Connects data — we spot-check 25-50 Candidate records, 10-20 Job records, and interview history entries. We verify that pipeline stage labels map correctly, that Candidate-to-Job application links resolve, and that no fields are silently truncated or dropped. Mapping corrections are made at this stage before production import begins. Any duplicate candidates detected by email are flagged for the admin to resolve.
User provisioning and team setup
We extract all distinct Talent Connects users and map them to Recruit CRM User accounts. Active users are provisioned in Recruit CRM with matching names and email addresses; inactive users are noted but not migrated as active seats (Recruit CRM is per-user priced). The customer's admin reviews the user list and assigns Recruit CRM roles and team memberships. The admin should also configure calendar integrations (Google Calendar or Outlook) and any video tool connections during this window, as these integrations are not migrated.
Production migration in dependency order
We run the production migration in dependency order: Jobs first (parent records), then Candidates (standalone), then Applications (linking Candidate to Job), then Interview Schedules (linking to Candidate and Job), then Talent Pool records with sourcing tags. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins. Bulk imports use Recruit CRM's import tooling with chunking for large datasets. Activity records (interview notes, email history) are mapped to Recruit CRM Tasks and Notes. No workflows, sequences, or automations are migrated — these are inventory-listed for the admin rebuild.
Cutover, validation, and automation handoff
We freeze Talent Connects writes during cutover, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable Recruit CRM as the system of record. We deliver the written automation inventory document listing every active Talent Connects automation and its recommended Recruit CRM equivalent (sequence, task trigger, or workflow). We support a one-week hypercare window to resolve reconciliation issues. We do not rebuild Talent Connects automations as Recruit CRM sequences or workflows; that is a separate admin task or engagement.
Platform deep dives
Talent Connects
Source
Strengths
Weaknesses
Recruit CRM & ATS
Destination
Strengths
Weaknesses
Complexity grading
Standard HRMS migration. 1 of 7 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.
Overall complexity
Standard migration
Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Talent Connects and Recruit CRM & ATS.
Object compatibility
1 of 7 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.
Field mapping clarity
Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.
Timeline complexity
7-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.
API constraints
Talent Connects: Not publicly documented.
Data volume sensitivity
Talent Connects doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.
Estimator
Rule-based pricing — no per-record fees, no manual quotes. Migrations over 2M records are scoped individually.
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