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HR WORKS

#163 of 231 in HR Software

HR WORKS: A broad web-based HR administration suite for small and midsize DACH companies. Ranked #163 of 231 in HR Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for web-based teams needing essential HR administration.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    3.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Paid
  • Best for
    Web-based teams needing essential HR administration
  • Free plan
    No
  • Employee records
    Yes
  • Founded
    1998 · Freiburg, Germany
  • Facts checked
    22 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Combines records, self-service, onboarding, time and absence management
    • Includes preparatory payroll, expenses, reporting and AI-assisted HR tasks
    • Supports Google Calendar and Microsoft Office 365 integrations

  • Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform choice
    • No public starting price is presented
    • Integration coverage is limited to two listed platforms

Our verdict on HR WORKS

HR WORKS is a cloud-based HR platform for small and midsize companies, particularly in Germany and the DACH region. It brings together employee records, digital personnel files, employee self-service, onboarding workflows, time tracking, vacation and absence management, travel expenses, HR reporting and preparatory payroll processes. Employees can maintain personal data, submit leave requests and record working time through browser-based workflows. The product is suited to organizations seeking one system for core HR administration rather than a narrow tool for a single process.

The published pricing model uses a monthly base fee plus a license fee per user. HR WORKS also describes free test access, while the paid offering is organized around the platform’s administration capabilities rather than a publicly stated starting price. Its feature coverage is broad: automatic vacation-balance calculation, approval workflows, receipt capture, analytics and AI-assisted absence management extend the system beyond basic personnel records. Teams should assess the commercial fit against their workforce size and required payroll processes before choosing it.

Ecosystem fit is focused rather than extensive, with integrations for Google Calendar and Microsoft Office 365. Access is web-based on desktop and mobile devices, while the product does not include mobile apps. That makes HR WORKS a practical choice for teams comfortable with browser access and a compact integration set, especially when German or DACH-oriented HR administration is the priority. Organizations needing wider platform coverage, a native mobile experience or a more specialized HR product may be better served by an alternative.

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HR WORKS pricing

Plans Paid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.
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HR WORKS fact sheet

Free planNo
Paid fromNot verified
Employee recordsYes
Time-off managementYes
Employee onboardingYes
Performance managementYes
Time trackingYes
Mobile appsNo
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
Compliance & securityGDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA
SupportPhone, Docs
Built forSmall business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations2 integrations: Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365
PricingPaid
Websitehrworks.de
Facts checked22 Sep 2026

HR WORKS integrations

HR WORKS lists 2 integrations on its own site.

  • Google Calendar
  • Microsoft Office 365

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