From Hours to Minutes: How Likha Careers Powered Their Payroll Processing and Growth
Learn how Likha Careers leveraged Sprout to turn payroll processing from a half-day task to a matter of minutes, focusing on growth and scalability.


Finding a Philippine-Based HR & Payroll Solution

Meeting the Deadline for Implementation

Lacking Staff to Do the Administrative Work

Likha Careers
Likha Careers, a startup recruitment agency founded by CEO James Reed, aims to connect Filipino job seekers with quality employment opportunities. Motivated by a desire to positively impact the Filipino workforce, Likha focuses on matching talented local candidates with suitable employers.

The Challenge
Navigating Complex Regulations: HR and Payroll Challenges
Likha Careers, under the leadership of foreign entrepreneur James Reed, initially grappled with the complex HR and payroll regulations in the Philippines. This reliance on professional services for compliance highlighted the necessity for an in-house solution to manage HR and payroll operations more autonomously. The challenge intensified with the urgent need to align a new payroll system with their business registration, demanding a rapid onboarding process within a one-month deadline. Additionally, the existing manual process of payroll management, which consumed significant time and resources, underscored the inefficiency and need for an automated system to free up staff for strategic growth initiatives.
Sprout Solutions Used
The Outcome
Streamlined HR and Payroll Automation Drives Growth at Likha Careers
Likha Careers partnered with Sprout Solutions to implement a tailored HR and Payroll system that meets Philippine regulatory requirements. Under the guidance of their Director of Accounting, Michelle Santillan, the solution enabled efficient management of HR tasks. Sprout ensured a rapid and seamless integration within a one-month deadline, providing comprehensive training to facilitate the transition from manual to automated processes.This automation significantly reduced payroll processing times, freeing up resources for strategic growth and enabling Likha to scale operations effectively without additional HR personnel.
What Our Clients Say About Us

Having a business partner you can grow with saves you a lot of time, money, and energy. Without having to repeat the process over and over, the relationship can build a better business outcome for you because you’ve been performing so well.
James Reed
CEO, Likha Careers