Best HR software for HR managers at SMBs in Germany

Save time on HR admin and keep processes consistent
Stay compliant with German employee data regulations
Use people data to drive smarter workforce planning

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

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What makes HR managers at SMBs in Germany choose HiBob?

Save time on HR admin and keep processes consistent

Jimdo fully digitized its time-off processes across countries and swapped manual spreadsheets with automated workflows, lowering HR workload and building consistent, structured processes for a fully remote team.

Stay compliant with German employee data regulations

TourRadar eliminated 40 hours per week of manual HR admin while strengthening compliance with audit-ready trails, centralized employee documentation, and localized time-off policies.

Provide leadership with accurate workforce data

ecosio reduced payroll processing time by 75%, cut over €582K annually, and achieved full visibility into workforce metrics through centralized analytics—enabling leadership to make faster, data-driven decisions.

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for HR managers

Automated time-off and attendance tracking and approvals

Streamline onboarding, offboarding, and status changes to reduce manual admin
Monitor attendance, time-off, and approvals from one place
Connect payroll and HR data to eliminate duplication and errors

GDPR-aligned document storage and employee records

Enforce GDPR and right-to-work checks automatically during onboarding
Keep contracts, pay data, and employee documents securely in one system
Stay audit-ready by tracking training and policy sign-offs with reminders

Real-time dashboards with headcount and cost modeling

Access dashboards to track headcount, turnover, and labour costs by site
Spot attrition risks and pay equity gaps early
Support workforce and budget planning by sharing reports with leadership

Why HR managers 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 from ecosio transformed their HR operations

The Challenge

ecosio, a B2B integration provider, depended on a lightweight HR system that only supported time tracking. Payroll, performance cycles, and compensation reviews were manual and time-consuming. The HR team had no visibility into retention and engagement metrics.

The Solution

ecosio selected HiBob for its ability to automate workflows, improve data accuracy, and integrate with existing systems. Bob was integrated into Slack, Notion, payroll, and IT ticketing systems, with implementation completed in 60 days.

The Results

HiBob allowed ecosio to streamline operations, reduce manual work, and improve employee engagement and retention. Payroll processing time was reduced by 75%, onboarding efficiency improved by up to eight days per hire, and retention increased 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.

Ludmila Hess, Ecosio

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FAQs about HiBob for HR managers at SMBs in Germany

How does HiBob reduce manual HR work?

HiBob automates repetitive tasks like onboarding, offboarding, and status changes so they happen without manual effort. You can track attendance, time-off, and approvals from one central place, and integrate with payroll to eliminate duplicate data entry and reduce errors across your HR processes.

Can HiBob help us stay compliant with German regulations?

Yes. HiBob applies GDPR and right-to-work checks automatically during onboarding, keeping you compliant from day one. Store all contracts, pay data, and employee documents securely in one system, and track training and policy sign-offs with automatic reminders to stay audit-ready at all times.

How does HiBob provide workforce insights for leadership?

HiBob’s dashboards give you real-time visibility into headcount, turnover, and labour costs across sites. You can identify attrition risks and pay equity gaps early, then share clear reports with leadership to support workforce planning and budget decisions with confidence.