Cadena

Cadena is a leading provider of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) across Southeast Asia and a core member of the Humanica Group. Headquartered in Singapore, with a strong operational presence in Vietnam, our team of approximately 120 experts across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi delivers specialized support and localized technology solutions.


Our flagship platform, Cadena HRM Series 5, is a fully web‑based solution that integrates human resources, time attendance, and payroll management. It is designed to address the complexities of Southeast Asia’s diverse labor laws and business environments. We enable multinational companies and large local enterprises to manage payroll compliance across multiple countries or entities through a single, unified platform. Today, we support more than 350 corporate clients, representing a combined workforce of over 300,000 employees.


Beyond technology, our strength lies in our commitment to industry best practices and global IT security standards, ensuring we remain a trusted partner in the digital era. Our team is driven by passion, continuous learning, and professional growth, fostering a collaborative culture that thrives on solving complex challenges while enjoying the journey together.

What do Cadena’s services cover?

Staffing

Time Attendance 

 Leave Management 

Payroll

Competency Management

Appraisal

Recruitment

Candidate Portal

Employee Self Services

Expense Claim

Training

Onboarding & Separation

Flexible Deployment Options

On‑premise or private cloud deployment to fit your IT environment.

Flexible Pricing Options

Perpetual license or subscription‑based model.

Highly Configurable

Policies configurable by group, country, company, and employee group.

Customizable

Additional requirements can be customized to meet specific business needs.

Why partner with Cadena?

Reasons to Choose

Cadena HRM Series 5 for Your Business

Proven Solutions by HR Tech Experts

Trusted by hundreds of companies and nearly half a million users across the region, our solutions deliver consistently high satisfaction. With almost 20 years of experience, we combine system implementation with strong HR consulting expertise.

Developed for Southeast Asia

We localize global HR best practices to fit the unique operational, regulatory, and cultural needs of Southeast Asia, reflecting our commitment to “Regional HRM solutions, locally delivered.”

World‑Class Customer Care

Enjoy a single point of contact, backed by a dedicated support team familiar with your system and business needs, ensuring reliable and expert assistance, especially for complex payroll processes.

Highest Global Security Standards

We protect your employee data with the highest level of security, adhering to ISO 27001 and global best practices, with no compromise on data protection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Cadena HRM Series 5 is a specialized Human Resource Management system designed for Southeast Asia, featuring a multi‑country architecture that supports complex local tax laws and labor regulations.
  • It offers flexible deployment options, including cloud and on‑premise, and is widely used by large organizations in industries such as hospitality, F&B, and manufacturing.
  • Beyond payroll, it serves as a full‑lifecycle HR platform, integrating recruitment, performance management, and employee development within a single system.

Yes. While Cadena HRM Series 5 is a powerful payroll platform, we also offer payroll outsourcing through our partnership with Humanica. Cadena provides the system, hosting, and statutory updates, while Humanica delivers managed payroll services, including data processing, calculations, and statutory filings.

This is a key strength of Series 5. Its multi‑layer architecture enables centralized control at the group level, while allowing each subsidiary to configure specific policies such as work shifts and benefits at the company level.

Yes. The system is designed to handle complex shift patterns and multi‑level overtime calculations, making it especially suitable for industries such as hospitality and manufacturing.

Yes. The platform includes a country‑specific layer that is continuously updated to reflect local tax, labor, and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance across multiple countries in Southeast Asia.

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