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HRworks

GDPR-native cloud HR platform for German mid-market businesses

  • Data: EU
  • GDPR-native
  • EU-owned
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HRworks is a cloud-based HR and payroll software platform built in Germany, serving mid-market companies with 25+ years of operating history. It provides end-to-end employee lifecycle management including recruitment, time tracking, expense management, and payroll processing, with ISO/IEC 27001 certification and native GDPR compliance.

HRworks is a cloud-based HR and payroll software platform built in Germany, serving mid-market companies with 25+ years of operating history. It provides end-to-end employee lifecycle management including recruitment, time tracking, expense management, and payroll processing, with ISO/IEC 27001 certification and native GDPR compliance.

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Highlights

  • Complete employee lifecycle management from recruitment to departure
  • Integrated time tracking, expense reporting, and payroll processing
  • ISO/IEC 27001 certified with GDPR-native architecture
  • Deep integration with German business ecosystem (DATEV, ADDISON)
Data location
EU
Pricing
Contact
EU-owned
Yes
Self-hostable
No

Good for

  • German SMEs (100-1000+ employees) automating HR and payroll operations while staying GDPR-compliant
  • Organizations requiring integrated digital time recording and travel expense management alongside payroll
  • Mid-market companies needing full personnel administration with employee self-service portal capabilities

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Frequently asked questions

Is HRworks EU-owned and GDPR-native?
HRworks — European-owned: Yes; GDPR-native: Yes; self-hostable: No; data stored in: EU.
How much does HRworks cost?
Pricing model: Contact. Check HRworks's own site for current plans and numbers.
What are European alternatives to HRworks?
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