Platform overview
One platform, every stage of contingent work.
Recruit, engage, manage, and pay contingent workers on the same database. Modules turn on as you grow, no migrations, no separate tools.
The Engage platform is a modular contingent-workforce operating system: a free applicant tracking system at its core, plus contractor management, 1099 compliance, time and expense tracking, onboarding workflows, a self-managed Vendor Management System, and International EOR handoff through HQ Simple. Every module writes to the same database so a candidate you source today can become a contractor tomorrow and an employed worker next quarter without re-entering data.
Start where you are. Turn on the next layer when you need it.
Most customers begin with the free ATS and expand into additional modules only when they hit a real need. You never pay for a module you have not turned on.
Every module, all connected
Click any module to go deep on what it does.
Free ATS
Pipeline, requisitions, interviews, offers, approvals. Free forever for internal recruiting.
1099 Compliance
AI-assisted classification with risk scores, state-by-state rule coverage, audit trails on every decision.
Time & Expense
Weekly timesheets, punch clock, receipt OCR, approval workflows, per-diem and mileage.
Contractor Onboarding
Portal with document templates, I-9 and W-9 collection, progress tracking, multi-step workflows.
Self-Managed VMS
Vendor registration, RFQ marketplace, candidate submissions, scorecards, performance metrics.
International EOR
Direct employment in US, Canada, UK, Australia. Partner network for everywhere else. Handoff to HQ Simple for the services side.
Reporting
Spend, time, headcount, invoicing. Role-based dashboards for recruiters, managers, and HQ admins.
Audit logs
Every classification decision, approval, document signature, and status change is recorded with user and timestamp.
AI Assistants
Hiring Decision Assistant chatbot, in-app Platform Assistant, and context-aware Support Assistant. Editable prompts, audited conversations.
25+ AI features
Resume matching, interview question generation, classification, receipt OCR, duplicate detection, mileage validation, invoice validation, document validation, and more.
Every module connects to the same record
Free ATS, candidates flow into contractor or EOR
- Pipeline with approval routing
- AI-assisted candidate review
- Hand-off to onboarding in one click
Weekly time entry across projects
- Multi-assignment support in one view
- Autosave as hours are entered
- Approval routing by project or client
VMS marketplace with vendor scorecards
- RFQ marketplace across your vendor roster
- Track submissions and fill rates
- Scorecards improve allocation over time
Headcount and spend reporting
- Role-based dashboards for recruiters, managers, HQ admins
- Export to CSV / Excel for accounting
- Trend analysis over any window
Audit trail on every action
- User, timestamp, and reasoning on every decision
- Classification, approval, payment, and termination logged
- Exportable for SOC 2, DOL, or IRS review
The platform pairs with HQ Simple's EOR service
Engage is the software. HQ Simple is the Employer of Record service that runs on top of it, direct in 4 countries and via partner network worldwide. Flat markup, no per-seat SaaS fee, no setup or onboarding charges.
Frequently asked questions
- No. Most customers start with the free ATS only. You turn on each additional module when you actually need it, and you never pay for modules you are not using.
See the platform in action
Request beta access and we will activate your account within two business days with a short onboarding call.