Best HR software for VPs of HR in late-stage startups

Build adaptable people systems for sustained growth
Strengthen culture and belonging during expansion periods
Boost visibility and efficiency to make confident decisions

1811 reviews on G2 | 4.5/5

1811 reviews on Capterra | 4.5/5

Modern, fast-growing, global businesses love Bob

What makes VPs of HR at late-stage startups choose HiBob?

Build reliable HR infrastructure that supports global growth

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

Maintain startup culture as teams expand across locations

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

Provide leadership with real-time workforce and cost insights

ecosio avoided €302,400 in headcount costs using People Analytics and Workforce Planning to forecast headcount and costs across departments, giving executives scenario-based insights for growth planning.

HiBob is recognized as one of the best HR platforms

HiBob’s best features for VPs of HR

Automated onboarding, reviews, and approval flows

Reduce manual admin and onboarding time as headcount grows
Maintain process consistency during rapid scaling
Save HR capacity while supporting global expansion

Pulse and eNPS surveys with recognition tools and social engagement feed

Track engagement and belonging as new offices and teams are added
Recognize achievements to reinforce shared culture across locations
Act quickly on engagement results to retain top talent

AI-driven analytics for headcount, attrition, and cost forecasting

Provide leadership and investors with live workforce and cost data
Forecast headcount and hiring needs based on growth scenarios
Enable faster, data-driven decisions during funding and expansion cycles

Why VPs of HR 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 Jade Harvey from Montu transformed their HR system

The Challenge

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

The Solution

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

The Results

Bob became Montu’s central people platform, aligning the people team and C-suite through shared insights and analytics. It enabled consistent onboarding, better workforce planning, and a strong 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 VPs of HR in late-stage startups

What’s the best way to scale HR without adding extra people?

The most effective way to scale HR is by reducing repetitive admin and automating key workflows. Streamlined onboarding, reviews, and approvals free people teams to handle growth efficiently while keeping processes consistent and reliable. With HiBob, companies can manage scaling in one platform, giving HR time to focus on people and strategy.

How can companies maintain culture during fast growth?

When teams expand quickly, maintaining connection and shared values can be difficult. Using tools like pulse surveys, eNPS tracking, and peer recognition helps HR leaders monitor engagement and address challenges early. HiBob brings these capabilities together in one system so organizations can strengthen belonging and culture even as they grow globally.

What tools help leaders make data-driven decisions during expansion?

Good decisions start with accurate workforce and cost insights. Having a full view of headcount, performance, and spending helps leaders plan smarter and budget confidently. HiBob’s analytics platform simplifies this by showing real-time data and forecasting trends, so leadership teams can stay aligned through every stage of growth.