Absences
Capture absences transparently and place them in the context of monthly processes.
German payroll expertise meets intelligent software
HR software for Germany.Payroll ready.
Northwind brings employee data, documents, absences and payroll together in one clear workflow – with AI support and genuine German payroll logic.
Payroll ready
GDPR-oriented
Made in Germany
Built from German payroll practiceEmployee self-servicePayroll readinessDocuments & workflowsRole-based access
Northwind HCM & Payroll
HR data, people and payroll processes in context.
A modular platform for modern people operations, from employee data and self-service to organisation, analytics and payroll workflows.
Northwind HCM & Payroll
Cherry-pick the software you need.
We provide personal guidance and help you start with the modules that fit your organisation.
Features
Built for real German payroll processes
Not generic HR software, but a platform for payroll readiness, employee self-service and digital HR processes.
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Employee self-service
Employees maintain their core data, documents and absences independently.
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Payroll readiness
Identify missing payroll information immediately.
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Digital personnel file
Manage contracts, certificates and payroll documents centrally.
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Absence management
Manage vacation, illness, parental leave and special cases digitally.
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German payroll logic
ELStAM, social insurance, accident insurance, A1, private insurance and pension plans considered.
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Payroll exports
Preparation for DATEV, Agenda, SAP and custom interfaces.
Payroll at the core
Payroll starts with complete HR data.
Northwind HCM & Payroll connects core data, documents, absences, fixed pay, compensation histories and monthly changes in a structured workflow.
The platform prepares payroll-relevant information for defined handovers and exports. Payroll services, outsourcing, consulting and global employment remain separate services on northwind-hr.com.
- ✓Payroll readiness and open items
- ✓Fixed pay and compensation data
- ✓Payroll-relevant history
- ✓Monthly changes
- ✓Defined handovers and exports
View from Northwind HCM & Payroll
Dashboard with payroll risks, HR deadlines and recorded gross pay.
People & self-service
One shared foundation for HR, people and payroll.
Core HR, employee self-service, digital personnel files, documents and absences work together. Employees can contribute information and supporting documents while HR retains an overview of the complete process.
Digital personnel file
Documents and supporting records where they are needed in employee and payroll processes.
Fixed pay & compensation history
Maintain compensation data and changes with history so HR and payroll work from a dependable data foundation.
Organisation & recruiting
Your organisation is more than an employee list.
Structures, responsibilities, positions and recruiting belong together. Northwind makes them visible and useful for daily people operations.
- ✓Organisation chart
- ✓Position management
- ✓Matrix organisation
- ✓Custom fields
- ✓Locations and public holidays
- ✓Recruiting
Modularly connected
Organisation chart→
Position management→
Matrix organisation→
Custom fields→
Locations and public holidays→
Recruiting→
HR Analytics
Make HR developments visible.
Employee, organisation and payroll data become understandable trends and metrics for better decisions.
- ✓Headcount and FTE
- ✓Joiners and leavers
- ✓Turnover and absences
- ✓Personnel cost trends
- ✓Departments and employment structure
View from Northwind HCM
The HCM environment connects employee, organisation and payroll data.
Reports & Northwind KI
AssistivReports for clearer orientation.
Northwind AI provides assistive insights and summaries. It does not make autonomous people, compensation or payroll decisions; responsibility remains with HR.
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Reports and Northwind AI provide assistive insights and summaries.
Performance & Compensation
LivePerformance, feedback and compensation in one structured process.
Goals & Reviews, Conversations & Feedback, Rating Calibration, compensation cycles and Bonus Programs work together in Northwind HCM on a shared historical data foundation.
View performance & compensationReferences
From payroll practice.
A selection of reference partners from different industries and company sizes.
Northwind HCM & Payroll
Clear pricing. Modularly combined.
Choose the modules that fit your organisation. We provide personal guidance for the introduction.
Northwind HCM
€5.00
per active employee / month, net
Core HR, employee self-service, documents, absences, organisation and analytics.
Northwind Payroll
€12.50
per active employee / month, net
Payroll readiness, monthly changes, handovers and coordinated exports.
HCM & Payroll
€17.50
per active employee / month, net
The modularly connected platform for HR data and payroll workflows.
Northwind HCM & Payroll
Payroll services, consulting and global employment are separate services on northwind-hr.com. northwind-hr.com ↗
Security & privacy
Built for sensitive HR and payroll data.
Northwind HCM combines modern SaaS technology with the specific requirements of German payroll processes: privacy, access control, document security and clear responsibilities.
Built for GDPR
Northwind HCM is developed with a focus on privacy, role-based permissions and secure processing of sensitive HR and payroll data.
Secure access
Multi-tenancy, role-based permissions and protected self-service areas ensure data is visible only to authorised people.
Modern cloud infrastructure
The platform uses modern cloud technology for authentication, data storage, document management and secure operation.
Payroll-ready processes
Documents, core data, absences and payroll inputs are captured in a structured way for monthly payroll preparation.
GDPR-oriented architectureRole-based accessMulti-tenant platformPayroll & HCM workflow engine
A personally guided introduction for your organisation.
We guide the introduction personally. Secure processes, clear data flows and practical implementation remain at the centre.
Focus areas
- ✓ Roles and permissions
- ✓ Tenant separation
- ✓ Secure document processes
- ✓ Payroll data quality
Northwind HCM & Payroll
Choose the HR modules you actually need.
Northwind HCM from €5.00 per active employee/month, net.