Best HR software for CHROs at midsize companies in Germany

For German CHROs, compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about having confidence in your processes. HiBob automatically tracks working hours per MiLoG requirements and maintains audit-ready documentation for each employee. The platform adapts to German-specific requirements like works council regulations and data protection standards. You can set different rules for different locations while keeping central oversight, and every action creates a digital trail. When auditors come knocking, you have instant access to organized, compliant records that show exactly what you need.

The migration to HiBob typically follows a structured 60-day implementation plan, as many German companies have experienced. Your existing HRIS, payroll, and spreadsheet data gets mapped and imported systematically, with Bob’s team guiding the process. The platform connects with your current tools—whether that’s DATEV for payroll or your existing time tracking system—so you don’t lose historical data. Most CHROs find that the hardest part is deciding what old data to leave behind. Once live, your teams work from a unified system where changes update everywhere automatically.

HiBob flags potential turnover through multiple indicators that CHROs can act on immediately. When engagement scores drop, performance ratings decline, or managers report concerns, the platform surfaces these patterns in your dashboard. You’ll see which departments have rising attrition risk, which high performers haven’t had career conversations recently, and where compensation might be causing issues. The 360° feedback and pulse surveys feed into this early warning system, giving you typically 3-6 months advance notice to intervene before someone hands in their resignation.