Best HR software for CPOs at late-stage startups

Gain visibility and efficiency for smarter decision-making
Build scalable people systems that support rapid growth
Help managers guide, develop, and retain their team members

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes CPOs at late-stage startups choose HiBob?

Gain visibility and efficiency to drive confident decisions

ecosio saved €302,400 in headcount costs by using People Analytics and Workforce Planning to forecast staffing and expenses across business units, giving leaders scenario-based insights for strategic growth planning.

Build scalable people foundations for rapid growth

Montu expanded from 30 to 450 employees within 18 months using HiBob as its central HR platform, allowing rapid hiring without increasing HR headcount.

Empower managers to lead and retain talent

Zappi saved £120,000 each year in employee and manager time costs while boosting headcount by 30%, enabling managers to focus on performance and engagement.

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for CPOs

AI-driven analytics for headcount and cost forecasting

Provide leadership and investors with real-time workforce and cost insights
Forecast hiring needs and attrition based on growth scenarios
Make faster, data-driven decisions during funding and expansion cycles

Automated onboarding, reviews, and approval flows

Cut down on manual admin and onboarding time as teams expand
Keep processes consistent during fast-paced scaling
Preserve HR capacity while supporting ongoing global growth

Continuous feedback and 360° reviews

Give managers timely visibility into performance and development
Spot retention and growth needs early
Ensure performance and feedback practices scale with the organization

Why CPOs in startups love HiBob

$54K

Annual savings when using HR automation for time management

+18%

More productivity when employee engagement improves

+23%

Higher profitability when employees are more engaged with the company

How the Global VP of People at BigID built a data-driven people strategy

The Challenge

BigID, with 400+ employees in multiple countries, faced difficulties with manual performance reviews and fragmented analytics. Their tools lacked DEI tracking, attrition visibility, and recognition capabilities—restricting HR’s ability to engage teams and advise leadership.

The Solution

BigID adopted Bob to digitize reviews, centralize people data, and give managers access to real-time dashboards. They introduced 360° feedback, tracked KPIs, and leveraged Shoutouts and Kudos to celebrate employee success at scale.

The Results

Bob enabled BigID to automate performance reviews, highlight strategic people data, and boost engagement. Today, HR delivers actionable insights to leadership while promoting a transparent, data-driven culture.

Bob is different today than it was two and a half years ago. Every time I go in, I see enhancements to the look and feel or a new feature. I love that. We are growing, and the tool is growing with us.

Inbar Dayan, BigID

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FAQs about HiBob for CPOs at late-stage startups

How can CPOs get better visibility into workforce data?

HiBob centralizes all people and performance information in one place, giving CPOs instant access to live headcount, cost, and attrition metrics. This visibility helps leadership make fast, confident decisions based on accurate data instead of manual reports or estimates.

How can CPOs keep HR operations efficient during rapid growth?

HiBob automates core HR processes like onboarding, reviews, and approvals, maintaining consistency as teams expand across countries. It reduces manual admin and gives CPOs the visibility needed to oversee compliance and workflows at scale. With Bob, HR operations stay efficient and unified even as the company grows quickly.

How does HiBob help leaders with performance and retention?

HiBob gives managers real-time insight into performance trends, goals, and development opportunities. With continuous feedback tools and 360° reviews, managers can identify risks early, strengthen engagement, and support career growth—helping retain top talent even in fast-changing startup environments.