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# Ellucian HCM

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> Ellucian HCM is software for higher education to manage employee lifecycles, payroll, and workforce planning.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Ellucian HCM?

Ellucian HCM is used by colleges, universities, community colleges, and higher education institutions.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Ellucian
- **Location**: Reston, US
- **Founded**: 1968

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Pricing Details**: Contact Ellucian directly for details.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Compensation Management
- Employee Management
- Onboarding
- Payroll Management
- Time & Attendance

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/5/human-resource/software)

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## Links

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