Overview
Factorial is an end-to-end HR platform designed to centralize core people operations, ranging from automated payroll management to performance tracking and talent acquisition. By 2026, Factorial has solidified its position as a 'People Operating System' by integrating deep AI capabilities into its architectural core. The platform utilizes proprietary LLM-driven agents to automate document parsing, candidate sentiment analysis, and predictive workforce turnover modeling. Unlike fragmented HR point solutions, Factorial offers a modular SQL-based backend that allows companies to scale from 10 to 1,000+ employees without migrating data. Its technical edge lies in its 'Factorial AI' layer, which provides real-time organizational health metrics and automates the ingestion of unstructured data from expenses and legal documents. The 2026 market position focuses on the 'Total People Experience,' bridging the gap between operational HR tasks and strategic business intelligence through advanced API-first connectivity and a robust marketplace of third-party integrations.