Manage all your HR through WhatsApp - no apps, no training
Senegalese SMEs cannot afford HRTech solutions while their HR staff lack the digital skills to implement them, forcing continued reliance on manual processes
WassHR transforms WhatsApp into a complete HR platform tailored for Senegalese SMEs. HR managers and employees handle leave requests, attendance, payslips, and compliance reminders directly in the chat app they already use daily. This eliminates the need for expensive software or digital training while ensuring Senegalese labor law compliance.
Senegalese SME owners and their HR managers (non-large corporations)
Native WhatsApp-first design that requires zero new apps or logins, built specifically around Senegalese communication habits and labor regulations.
supportive
Bidirectional WhatsApp Business API integration for all HR commands
Request, approve, and track leave entirely via chat
Daily check-in system using simple WhatsApp messages
Automatic PDF payslip generation and delivery via WhatsApp
Guided chat flow to collect and store new hire information
Automated alerts for Senegalese labor law deadlines
Simple owner dashboard showing key HR metrics
Seamless language detection and responses
Broadcast messages to all employees via one command
Handle voice messages for HR requests
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| owner_id | uuid | No |
| whatsapp_number | text | Yes |
| subscription_tier | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| company_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| phone | text | No |
| role | text | Yes |
| language_preference | text | Yes |
| is_active | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| employee_id | uuid | No |
| message_text | text | No |
| message_type | text | No |
| status | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| employee_id | uuid | No |
| start_date | timestamp | No |
| duration_days | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| reason | text | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/whatsapp/webhookReceive and process incoming WhatsApp messages
/api/leave/requestCreate and manage leave requests
/api/dashboard/statsFetch company HR analytics for web dashboard
/api/employeesList and search employees
/api/stripe/webhookHandle subscription and payment events
10 employees maximum
None
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 95 | 9% | $214 | $2,568 |
| Month 6 | 680 | 17% | $2,890 | $34,680 |
Senegalese SMEs: stop using spreadsheets and paper. Manage your entire team through the messaging app everyone already knows.
Join 'Entrepreneurs du Sénégal' and 'PME Sénégal' Facebook groups and offer 60-day free pilots to the first 12 respondents. Attend DER (Délégation à l'Entrepreneuriat Rapide) SME workshops in Dakar to demo live WhatsApp flows and convert attendees. Partner with 2-3 local accountants who serve SMEs and offer them commission for referrals.
Polished feature set
Requires training and desktop use, too expensive for Senegalese SMEs
Works entirely in WhatsApp with zero learning curve and Senegal-specific compliance
Broad HR features
Complex interface and requires consistent internet/desktop usage
Designed exclusively for low-digital-literacy teams using mobile messaging
ERP integration
Heavy implementation and not mobile-first
Instant setup via WhatsApp with no implementation consultants needed
Conversation data from real Senegalese HR interactions creates a flywheel for improving the AI parser. High switching costs once an entire company's communication lives inside one WhatsApp number.
WhatsApp Business Cloud API became free for the first 1,000 conversations in 2023 while smartphone penetration in Senegal crossed 65%, creating perfect conditions for chat-based SaaS.
WhatsApp policy changes or rate limits
Build abstraction layer and maintain SMS fallback channel
Data privacy concerns with WhatsApp
Clear consent flows, local data residency options, and transparency reports
Compliance with Senegalese personal data law (Loi 2008-12)
Early consultation with Dakar-based privacy lawyer and built-in consent mechanisms
Success: 75% express strong interest in WhatsApp solution and willingness to pay $25/mo
Success: At least 7 companies still actively using after 30 days
Success: 40 paying customers within first 45 days
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