PeopleDoc
| Company type | Private (acquired) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Human resources software |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Fate | Acquired by Ultimate Software in 2018 |
| Successor | UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) |
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | HR document management system, employee portal, case management system, employee onboarding portal (discontinued) |
PeopleDoc was a cloud-hosted platform specializing in human resources service delivery and document management, originally established in France. In 2018, Ultimate Software acquired the company for around $300 million. The technology developed by PeopleDoc is now integrated into the solution suite of UKG, the successor to Ultimate Software.
In 2014, Gartner recognized PeopleDoc as a "Cool Vendor in Human Capital Management." Its clientele included notable organizations such as American Express, Fast Retailing, Georgetown University, Match.com, Starbucks, and Motorola. Additionally, PeopleDoc collaborated with firms like SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Grant Thornton LLP, PwC, and Accenture.
History
PeopleDoc was launched under the name Novapost in 2007 at the campus of HEC Business School with the goal of delivering a unified digital file management solution. By 2009, the company had started developing cloud-based technology to streamline HR administrative tasks.
In 2014, the company broadened its HR software portfolio and secured $17.5 million in Series B funding led by Accel Partners. The following year, in September 2015, it raised $28 million through Series C financing with Eurazeo as the lead investor, joined by Accel Partners, Alven Capital, and Kernel Capital Partners.
During August 2015, PeopleDoc sponsored a nationwide HR survey examining the influence of technology on HR document management practices.
The acquisition by Ultimate Software took place in 2018 for $300 million paid in cash and stock. After Ultimate Software merged with Kronos Incorporated in 2020 to create UKG, PeopleDoc’s offerings were rebranded and incorporated into UKG’s product lineup.
Software
PeopleDoc’s human resources service delivery platform consists of four principal elements:
- The HR document management system consolidates employee and HR files from multiple origins—including paper records and existing HR platforms—and stores them securely in the cloud. This product is currently marketed as UKG Document Manager.
- The employee portal combined with the case management system automates HR workflows, supports regulatory compliance, ensures process uniformity, and improves employee experience. These features are now available within UKG HR Service Delivery under the name People Assist.
- The employee onboarding portal enabled digital document handling and facilitated electronic signatures through a company-branded interface; however, this service has since been discontinued.