In a rapidly changing world of work, companies must constantly adapt to new worker expectations and technological challenges. It is in this context that Freelance.com, a leader in external talent management, called upon Althéa to support it in a major project to harmonize its payroll systems. Laurent Perret, Deputy CEO of the Freelance.com group, looks back on this collaboration and the impact of Althéa’s consultants in this large-scale transformation.
An imperative need for harmonization
Freelance.com, a key player in umbrella company services, has experienced strong growth in recent years, notably through the acquisition of three companies in the sector. Each of these entities operated with its own systems and processes, creating increasing complexity in operations management. The central question then was: how to harmonize and streamline these systems to gain efficiency and agility?
“We found ourselves with four different payroll systems to manage approximately 4,000 payrolls per month. It was crucial to find a solution that would unify our processes while meeting the specific needs of our consultants and clients,” explains Laurent Perret.
Althéa: a strategic partner for a successful transformation
Faced with this challenge, Freelance.com chose to rely on the expertise of Althéa, a specialist in digital transformation and HR information systems. The mission entrusted to Althéa’s consultants was clear: to support Freelance.com in defining the strategy for harmonizing payroll management processes and in assisting with the choice of the project that will follow this standardization.
A tailored approach and recognized expertise
From the start of the project, Althéa‘s consultants adopted a pragmatic and structured approach. The support was structured around several key stages:
✅ Diagnosis and analysis of existing systems
An in-depth evaluation of the tools and processes in place was conducted to identify points of convergence and differences between the entities.
✅ Definition of a target solution
In collaboration with the Freelance.com teams, Althéa designed a harmonization model integrating market best practices.
✅ Assistance in choosing the project
Althéa supported Freelance.com in developing an implementation strategy and in selecting the project that will follow this analysis phase.
✅ Change management
Aware that transformation is not limited to technical aspects, Althéa implemented a support plan to raise awareness among teams regarding these new practices.
A partnership focused on the future
Althéa‘s support allowed Freelance.com to anticipate the transformation of its payroll systems by laying the foundations for an effective harmonization strategy.
“Althéa’s expertise was decisive. Their deep understanding of our challenges, their ability to offer us a tailored approach, and their support in assisting with the choice of the project were major assets. Today, we have a clear roadmap for the rest of this transformation,” says Laurent Perret.
The collaboration between Freelance.com and Althéa perfectly illustrates the importance of expert support to structure a large-scale transformation project.
With this approach, Freelance.com strengthens its ability to meet the growing needs of independent workers and companies seeking flexibility. Althéa, for its part, confirms its expertise and its ability to support organizations in their digital and organizational transformation.
A strategic partnership, built on trust and performance, which paves the way for new prospects for the future.
