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title: 'ECI M1 + Sage HR'
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date: '2026-06-19T10:12:21-04:00'
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Commercient connects ECI M1 and Sage HR, aligning employee, payroll and workforce data between the ERP and HR platform. HR teams can manage employee data in Sage HR while finance sees the impact on ECI M1 cost accounts automatically.

## What syncs

- Connect Sage HR Benefit Plans to ECI M1 Expense Accounts
- Sync ECI M1 Employee Records to Sage HR Employees
- Export Sage HR Payroll Records to ECI M1 for GL Posting
- Sync ECI M1 Cost Centre and Department Data to Sage HR
- Import Sage HR New Hire Data into ECI M1 Employee Records
- Update ECI M1 Vendors from Sage HR Payroll Suppliers

## Why Commercient

### Compliance and audit support

Connect ECI M1 and Sage HR employee records so compliance reports, audit trails and data accuracy can be verified from a shared data set.

### Employee record sync

Sync ECI M1 employee records to Sage HR so HR teams manage employee data with accurate and consistent information across both systems.

### Payroll data alignment

Export Sage HR payroll data to ECI M1 for financial posting so payroll costs are accurately reflected in ERP general ledger and cost centre accounts.

### Cost centre management

Connect ECI M1 cost centres and department data to Sage HR so workforce records are organised and aligned with ERP financial structure.

## About ECI M1

ECI M1 is a manufacturing ERP for small and mid-size job shops and make-to-order manufacturers, managing production scheduling, BOM, inventory, purchasing and accounting.

## About Sage HR

Sage HR is a cloud-based HR management system for small and mid-size businesses, managing employee records, leave management, performance reviews, onboarding and org charts.

## Frequently asked questions

### What support does Commercient provide after go-live?

Commercient provides ongoing support for the ECI M1 and Sage HR integration after go-live. Support coverage and response times depend on the customer's support plan and service level agreement.

### What data can Commercient connect between ECI M1 and Sage HR?

Commercient can connect ECI M1 and Sage HR to sync data such as Customers, Items, Inventory, Sales Orders and Invoices. Supported objects and sync direction depend on the customer's system setup and project scope.

### Can ECI M1 Customers sync to Sage HR automatically?

Yes, Commercient can sync ECI M1 Customers to Sage HR so both platforms share consistent account data. Exact field mapping and sync frequency are configured per project.

### Can data from Sage HR flow back into ECI M1?

Commercient can support data flowing from Sage HR back into ECI M1 when included in the integration scope. Direction and object coverage depend on project configuration.

### How often does the ECI M1 and Sage HR integration sync?

Commercient typically runs on a scheduled sync, with frequency configurable based on business requirements. Near-real-time options depend on system capabilities and project scope.