European HR Software
Looking for GDPR-compliant alternatives to BambooHR, Workday, or ADP? European HR software providers offer comprehensive human resources management with data sovereignty, local compliance expertise, and full adherence to European labor laws and privacy regulations.
How We Choose European HR Software
- European Headquarters - Company must be headquartered in Europe with primary operations in the EU/EEA
- GDPR Compliance - Full compliance with European data protection regulations for sensitive employee data
- European Labor Law - Built-in support for European employment regulations and country-specific requirements
- Data Sovereignty - Employee data stored and processed within European data centers
- Feature Completeness - Comprehensive HR functionality covering core HR, payroll, recruiting, and performance
Frequently Asked Questions
The leading European alternatives to BambooHR include Personio (Germany), Factorial (Spain), and Kenjo (Germany). These platforms offer similar core HR functionality - employee management, time tracking, absence management, and performance reviews - while ensuring full GDPR compliance and European data residency.
European HR software offers several advantages: native GDPR compliance for sensitive employee data, built-in understanding of European labor laws and works councils, data stored within EU borders, better support for European payroll and tax requirements, and often multilingual interfaces designed for European workforces from the start.
Yes, many European HR platforms are designed for multi-country operations within Europe. Personio, Factorial, and Sympa all support multiple European countries with localized payroll, tax calculations, and compliance features. They understand the complexity of operating across different European employment frameworks.
European HR platforms typically include: core HR (employee database, org charts, document management), time & attendance tracking, absence management, recruiting/ATS, onboarding, performance management, and often payroll. Some specialize in specific areas - Recruitee focuses on hiring, while Leapsome emphasizes performance and OKRs.