Best HR software for heads of people in late-stage startups

Strengthen culture and connection while growing fast
Empower managers to inspire and retain talent
Build scalable people operations that support rapid growth

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes heads of people at late-stage startups choose HiBob?

Maintain startup culture as the company grows across locations

Energy Collective improved its eNPS score from 34 to 45 using engagement tools like the Kudos system, while tracking people data across global teams.

Give managers visibility into performance and team development

Zappi saved £120,000 annually in employee and manager time costs while increasing headcount by 30%, helping managers focus more on performance and retention.

Build a reliable HR framework that supports global expansion

Montu scaled from 30 to 450 employees in 18 months using HiBob as its central HR system, enabling rapid hiring without adding HR headcount.

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for heads of people

Recognition tools and social engagement feed

Track engagement and belonging as new offices and teams open
Celebrate achievements and strengthen shared culture across locations
Turn engagement feedback into measurable improvements that boost retention

Continuous feedback and 360° reviews

Give managers real-time visibility into performance and career growth
Identify retention risks and development needs sooner
Keep performance and feedback processes consistent as the organization scales

Automated onboarding, reviews, and approval flows

Cut manual admin and onboarding time as headcount grows
Maintain process consistency during fast expansion
Free HR capacity while supporting global growth

Why heads of people at late-stage 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 Jade Harvey from Montu transformed their HR system

The Challenge

Montu, Australia’s leading medical cannabis company, expanded from 30 to 450 employees in just 18 months. With rapid growth across Australia and the UK, the company needed an HCM system to replace spreadsheets and Dropbox, automate HR processes, and support remote operations.

The Solution

Montu chose Bob for its intuitive design, real-time analytics, and scalability. Implementation began two weeks after hiring the first people team member, Jade Harvey.

The Results

Bob became Montu’s central people platform, connecting the people team and C-suite through shared insights and analytics. It enabled smoother onboarding, improved workforce planning, and reinforced company culture.

It’s been an insane journey, from 30 to 450, and there’s still more growth to come. I think having a system that’s enabled us to track all of that has been invaluable. Being able to set up automations and workflows to reduce manual work has been something invaluable to us.

Jade Harvey, GM of People and Talent, Montu, Montu

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FAQs about HiBob for heads of people in late-stage startups

How can HR leaders preserve company culture while scaling?

As startups grow, culture can easily get lost across teams and locations. Tools like pulse surveys, recognition systems, and eNPS tracking allow HR to monitor engagement and act quickly on feedback. HiBob brings all of these into one platform, helping leaders nurture a strong culture even through rapid growth.

What’s the best way to support new managers in a growing organization?

Building confident managers starts with giving them visibility into performance, goals, and development. Regular feedback loops and clear data make it easier to coach teams and reduce turnover. HiBob simplifies this with tools that help new leaders manage performance fairly and keep teams aligned.

How can HR improve workforce visibility and planning?

A complete view of headcount, costs, and workforce data helps HR plan ahead and make confident decisions. HiBob unifies data across teams and locations, making it easy to model hiring needs and forecast future growth. This gives HR leaders the insights needed to support expansion and maintain efficiency.