PredictiveHR & SFTP To Go: Simplifying HR Data Integrations

PredictiveHR turns complex HR data into clear insights, and SFTP To Go keeps that data flowing safely and reliably between systems. Our shared collaboration makes workforce intelligence smarter and integrations simpler, and it’s a useful case study for any sensitive data handler looking to scale safely and without a hitch.

Background

In less than a decade, PredictiveHR has grown from a Boston analytics startup into a leading name in Human Capital Management. The team’s early focus on data set the stage for a bold expansion into full-scale HCM consulting, capped in 2022 with their acquisition of The WFC Group. 

 Today, more than 500 organizations turn to PredictiveHR not only for their UKG and Paylocity expertise, providing implementation, optimization, and ongoing support, but also for complete workforce management. T

heir services span system migrations and managed HCM solutions, as well as proprietary tools like the Data Integrity Engine, which unifies and cleans HR data, and the Executive Lens platform, which transforms that data into real-time workforce intelligence for business leaders.

At SFTP To Go, we’re proud to have PredictiveHR as a customer.

The challenge

PredictiveHR works with complex HR data for hundreds of clients every day, including employee rosters, payroll details, recruitment pipelines, performance reviews, and engagement surveys. Many of the systems they connect with have limited or inconsistent APIs, making it difficult to ensure smooth data transfers.

The PredictiveHR team needed a solution that would:

• Provide a secure, cloud-based location for housing data between endpoints
• Avoid heavy configuration and ongoing maintenance
• Standardize file transfers across multiple vendor systems
• Support asynchronous, reliable workflows with full audit trails.

Charles Occhino, CTO of PredictiveHR

The SFTP To Go solution

PredictiveHR chose SFTP To Go as its centralized data exchange hub. Acting as a secure intermediary layer, the platform decouples vendor systems from PredictiveHR’s internal data consumers.

Their data flow follows a clear pattern: data is extracted via vendor APIs, transformed as needed, uploaded to SFTP To Go, and then retrieved by downstream systems for processing. This architecture provides reliable asynchronous processing, retry capabilities, and consistent transfer protocols without requiring complex point-to-point connections.

Charles Occhino, CTO of PredictiveHR, explained:

“SFTP To Go provides a secure, out-of-the-box solution that fits our needs without requiring heavy configuration or ongoing maintenance.”

Key benefits

By integrating SFTP To Go, PredictiveHR has gained:

• System decoupling: Eliminates direct dependencies between vendor APIs and internal systems
• Reliable transfers: Secure, persistent storage ensures data isn’t lost during transfers
• Standardized integration: One protocol and interface for multiple vendor connections
• Asynchronous processing: Systems can operate independently without requiring real-time connections
• Scalability: Easy onboarding of new vendors and systems without complex rebuilds.

Why SFTP To Go?

When PredictiveHR compared options, they weren’t looking to add another layer of complexity or invest resources into maintaining their own file transfer infrastructure. Instead, they wanted a platform that worked straight out of the box, aligned with their workflows, and came with reliable help when needed.

SFTP To Go delivered on all fronts. Its cloud-based simplicity made adoption fast, while the customer service team ensured any questions were resolved without friction. PredictiveHR also found the pricing model to be far more attractive than alternatives that would have required ongoing infrastructure spend.

A Charles Occhino summed it up:

“Ease of use, customer service, and cost were the deciding factors. SFTP To Go checked every box.”

Advice for similar businesses

PredictiveHR’s message to other companies in similar situations is straightforward: don’t reinvent the wheel.

Building and maintaining file transfer tools in-house creates overhead, distracts engineering teams, and increases long-term risk. Using a managed solution lets teams focus on solving workforce challenges instead of worrying about data pipelines.

That’s why Occhino recommends taking the outsourced route:

“Look to outsource your file storage and transfer needs. Don’t develop in house.”

Conclusion

SFTP To Go has enabled PredictiveHR to simplify its integrations, standardize workflows, and scale with confidence. By removing the burden of managing complex data transfers, PredictiveHR can focus on helping HR teams unlock the full potential of their workforce.

With SFTP To Go serving as their secure intermediary, PredictiveHR is able to keep integrations reliable and consistent while continuing to deliver the high-value consulting and analytics services their clients rely on.

Learn more about PredictiveHR at predictivehr.com. To explore how SFTP To Go can transform your file transfer and storage processes, sign up for our Free Trial.