Personio vs. HR WORKS

HR WORKS is Germany's most popular HR software for SMEs and mid-sized companies. For the fifth consecutive time, HR WORKS was recognized in 2026 by WirtschaftsWoche as the best mid-market service provider in the HR software category — an unmatched record in the industry. More than 400,000 active users rely on HR WORKS as their central HR platform, making it one of the most widely used all-in-one HR solutions for the German mid-market.

HR WORKS covers the entire employee lifecycle and digitalizes all HR processes in a single platform: personnel management, time tracking, travel expense management, talent development, and payroll. Through seamless integrations with leading payroll and accounting systems such as DATEV and ADDISON, HR WORKS fits smoothly into existing company structures. Automated workflows save time and reduce manual errors — from onboarding to payroll processing, everything from a single source.

The security and quality of HR WORKS are confirmed by independent audits: HR WORKS is ISO 27001-certified, fully GDPR-compliant, and audited by Bitkom, Germany's leading digital industry association. This makes HR WORKS one of the few HR software solutions in Germany that is both internationally certified and reviewed by the German digital association.

What sets HR WORKS apart from other HR solutions in Germany: the combination of comprehensive functionality, the highest security standards, and a multiple award-winning customer service. HR WORKS is the first choice for mid-sized companies looking for a secure, intuitive, and scalable HR software "Made in Germany."