Quick Overview
| Company | HRworks GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | payroll |
| Headquarters | Freiburg, Germany |
| Founded | 1998 |
| EU Presence | EU (Germany) |
| Data Location | Germany |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Per employee per month, modular |
| Free Option | Demo on request |
| Replaces | ADP, Gusto, BambooHR |
Detailed Review
HRworks GmbH has been building German HR software from Freiburg since 1998, and the scope reflects a company that grew with its customers rather than around a single feature: personnel files, time tracking, absence, travel expenses and payroll preparation in one modular system, priced per employee per month.
The word that matters there is preparation. HRworks assembles the payroll and hands it over; the statutory filing is typically done by the accountant or a payroll bureau, usually in DATEV.
For a German mid-sized company that already works that way, this is exactly the right shape and removes the double entry between HR and payroll. If you were hoping to bring filing in-house and drop the accountant, it is the wrong product, and no amount of module configuration changes that.
What HRworks does well
- HR, time tracking, absence and travel expenses in one system
- German company since 1998, German hosting
- Modular per-employee pricing
- Fits the accountant-files-it model that most German companies already use
Where HRworks falls short
- Prepares payroll rather than filing it
- Germany focused
- Pricing depends on which modules you take, so comparison needs a quote
Standout feature. Travel expenses taken seriously: a module most HR suites treat as an afterthought, in a market where it is a monthly reality.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- HR, time tracking, absence and travel expenses in one system
- German company since 1998, German hosting
- Modular per-employee pricing
- Fits the accountant-files-it model that most German companies already use
Cons
- Prepares payroll rather than filing it
- Germany focused
- Pricing depends on which modules you take, so comparison needs a quote
Alternatives to HRworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HRworks?
HRworks GmbH has been building German HR software from Freiburg since 1998, and the scope reflects a company that grew with its customers rather than around a single feature: personnel files, time tracking, absence, travel expenses and payroll preparation in one modular system, priced per employee per month.
Where is HRworks based?
HRworks operates from Freiburg, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany).
What does HRworks cost?
Per employee per month, modular. Demo on request.
Who is HRworks best for?
German mid-sized companies wanting HR, time and expenses in one place with payroll prepared for the accountant. Travel expenses taken seriously: a module most HR suites treat as an afterthought, in a market where it is a monthly reality.
What are the drawbacks of HRworks?
Prepares payroll rather than filing it. Germany focused. Pricing depends on which modules you take, so comparison needs a quote.
Is HRworks a good alternative to ADP?
HRworks is built as a European alternative to ADP: German HR, time and expenses with payroll prepared. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does HRworks compare to other payroll tools?
HRworks is one of several European payroll tools we cover. It is most often compared with ADP, Gusto, BambooHR.