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.
Features
Built for real German payroll processes
Not generic HR software, but a platform for payroll readiness, employee self-service and digital HR processes.
Employee self-service
Employees maintain their core data, documents and absences independently.
Payroll readiness
Identify missing payroll information immediately.
Digital personnel file
Manage contracts, certificates and payroll documents centrally.
Absence management
Manage vacation, illness, parental leave and special cases digitally.
German payroll logic
ELStAM, social insurance, accident insurance, A1, private insurance and pension plans considered.
Payroll exports
Preparation for DATEV, Agenda, SAP and custom interfaces.
References
From payroll practice.
A selection of reference partners from different industries and company sizes.
Early access
Fair entry pricing for pilot customers
We are currently opening the platform to selected companies that want to digitise payroll and HR processes.
HCM Starter
For digital core data, ESS and straightforward HR processes.
- ✓Employee management
- ✓Employee self-service
- ✓Digital personnel file
- ✓Document management
- ✓Basic absence management
HCM + Payroll
For companies combining the platform and payroll service.
- ✓All Starter features
- ✓Payroll by Northwind
- ✓Payroll readiness
- ✓Absence management
- ✓Payroll dashboard
- ✓Dedicated contact
Payroll Service
Northwind’s separate service offering for outsourced German payroll.
- ✓Payroll processing
- ✓Statutory reporting
- ✓Payroll support
- ✓German payroll expertise
- ✓Optional platform access
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.
Early access with a controlled rollout.
The platform is introduced gradually with selected pilot customers. Secure processes, clear data flows and practical development are at the centre.
Focus areas
- ✓ Roles and permissions
- ✓ Tenant separation
- ✓ Secure document processes
- ✓ Payroll data quality