Best HR software for heads of people at midsize companies in Germany

Equip managers to lead and retain talent
Modernise HR systems for operational efficiency and compliance
Develop culture and engagement within hybrid teams

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

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What makes heads of people at midsize companies in Germany choose HiBob?

Identify attrition risks early and plan career paths proactively

Oviva decreased voluntary turnover by 10.5% and achieved EUR 65000 in savings after rolling out Bob’s performance tools

Reduce the time spent on documentation, audits, and reporting

Centralizing HR data and replacing spreadsheets, Jimdo equipped leaders with accessible information for managing their fully remote HR environment

Act quickly on engagement results to improve retention

Energy Collective boosted its eNPS score from 34 to 45 with engagement features like the Kudos system, while maintaining effective tracking of people data across global teams

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for heads of people

Continuous feedback and 360° reviews

Offer managers visibility into team performance and attrition risk
Facilitate earlier career and development conversations to increase retention
Establish consistency and accountability in how managers review and support people

Automated reporting, reviews, and approval flows

Reclaim hours of HR and manager time by cutting out manual tasks
Preserve accuracy and consistency in key HR processes
Minimize compliance risk by establishing a single source of HR data

Pulse and eNPS surveys with social engagement feed

Measure engagement and belonging within hybrid, distributed teams
Acknowledge achievements and foster connection across locations
Translate feedback into measurable engagement progress over time

Why heads of people in Germany 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 People Operations Lead at ecosio streamlined their HR operations

The Challenge

ecosio, a B2B integration provider, depended on a lightweight HR system that only covered time tracking. Managing payroll, performance cycles, and compensation reviews required manual effort and significant time. Retention and engagement metrics weren’t visible to the HR team.

The Solution

ecosio picked HiBob to automate workflows, enhance data accuracy, and work with their existing systems. Within 60 days, implementation was complete, connecting Bob to Slack, Notion, payroll, and IT ticketing systems.

The Results

Through HiBob, ecosio streamlined operations, minimized manual work, and elevated employee engagement and retention. Payroll processing became 75% faster, onboarding saved up to eight days per hire, and retention climbed by 7.7%.

Bob was able to support ecosio’s rapid growth without the need to substantially increase people operations headcount. We automated almost everything possible [in Bob]. Previously lacking engagement survey and analytics functionality, Bob has given ecosio full visibility into employee sentiment.

People Operations Team Lead, Ecosio

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FAQs about HiBob for heads of people in midsize companies

How does HiBob provide better insight into performance and retention data?

HiBob provides comprehensive dashboards that give you a clear view of performance metrics, leadership effectiveness, and retention patterns across your organization. The platform’s AI-driven analytics highlight attrition risks early, track manager performance, and identify high performers who might be flight risks. With 360° reviews and continuous feedback tools, you get regular insights into leadership development needs and can spot trends before they become problems—all from one unified view that connects the dots between performance, engagement, and retention.

How does HiBob simplify German compliance and working-time tracking?

HiBob’s automated workflows and centralized data storage make German compliance straightforward. The platform handles working-time tracking requirements for MiLoG, maintains proper documentation for audits, and creates clear recordkeeping trails across all your entities. You can configure local policies and rules for each location while maintaining oversight from one system. This reduces your compliance risk significantly—everything is documented, time-stamped, and easily accessible when you need it for audits or reporting.

How does HiBob keep hybrid teams engaged and connected?

HiBob keeps your distributed workforce connected through pulse surveys, social feeds, and recognition tools that work seamlessly across locations. The platform tracks engagement metrics by team, location, or any other segment you need, quickly spotting where attention is needed. Your teams can celebrate wins and stay connected through the Kudos system and social features, while regular eNPS surveys give you real-time insights into how employees are feeling—helping you address concerns before they impact retention.