Cornerstone HR
Cornerstone on Demand — The comprehensive AI platform for human potential
With Cornerstone Galaxy, Cornerstone OnDemand offers an AI-powered workforce agility platform for learning, skills transparency, performance, succession planning, talent mobility, and recruiting. Over 7,000 customers and more than 140 million users in 186 countries use the platform for compliance, professional development, career development, and data-driven workforce planning.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO/IEC 27001
- ISO/IEC 27017
- ISO/IEC 27018
- ISO/IEC 27701
- ISO/IEC 42001
- SOC 2 Type II
- CSA STAR Level 1
- FedRAMP Moderate
- DoD IL4
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
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Hosting
SSO via SAML/IdP (e.g., customer-side 2FA/MFA); admin/management access with two-factor authentication is possible. Regular penetration tests, vulnerability scans, 99.5% uptime SLA. Platform-wide role/permission model and real-time audit information available.
Retention & deletion
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Feature Scope
- Single source of truth for HR data: Consolidation and display of data and reports from isolated systems in Cornerstone. • Self-service forms for employees to easily update their personal information. • Analytics & Reporting: Headcount analysis, point-in-time reports, configurable reports. • Advanced user records/employee master data management, including automatic data updates. • International HR management: manage globally, work locally; designed for various regulatory frameworks. • Integrations & APIs: pre-built integrations, connectors, and open APIs; Galaxy Extend Marketplace for plug-and-play apps; Extend Import for scalable data migration/normalization; webhooks and near real-time sync for large data volumes; integrations with HR systems, recruiting/hiring, learning/content ecosystems, productivity tools, and more. • Security & Governance: Cornerstone Galaxy is certified to ISO/IEC 42001 (Responsible AI Management Systems); focus on transparency, traceability, and continuous improvement in AI capabilities. • Ecosystem & Services: Expertise, community, and partner network to support implementation and operations.
Pricing hints: Typically enterprise licensing/module subscription available upon request.
Security hints: Reference to Cornerstone Trust Center; Cornerstone Galaxy is ISO/IEC 42001 certified (Responsible AI). No specific mentions of SSO/SAML/MFA/encryption on the Core HR page.
Compliance hints: Core HR page emphasizes support for multiple regulatory landscapes for international operations.
Implementation hints: Customer statement: “agile decision-making” and rapid reporting within 6 weeks with only two team members. Detailed onboarding/migration information not provided; Cornerstone Services/partners are available for support.
Support hints: Community & support portals, global contact/regions, and partner ecosystem listed.
Integration hints: Open ecosystem via Cornerstone Extend: pre-built integrations & connectors, open APIs, Extend Marketplace, Extend Import (scalable data onboarding & normalization), webhooks & near real-time sync; Integration scenarios include HR master data systems, recruiting/hiring, learning/content ecosystem, productivity, and “AI in the flow of work.”
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Employee self-service
- Workflows
- Positions
- Multi-country
- Multi-entity
- Roles & permissions
- Manager self-service
Analytics
- Custom reports
- Dashboards
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- RBAC
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
Onboarding
- Tasks & owners
Learning
- Course catalog
- Assignments
- SCORM
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Integrations
- MS Teams integration
Recruiting & ATS
- Job requisitions
- Pipeline/Kanban
- Offer management
- E-signature
Talent
- Skills management
- Succession planning
Pricing Model
On request
Pricing is typically module-based with user- or employee-based licenses. Quotes are provided upon request. Professional services, implementation, and add-ons/Marketplace apps are generally billed separately.
Implementation
Dedicated project teams (Implementation Consultant, Integration Consultant, Training, etc.). SaaS deployment with no hardware requirements; accelerated time to value through preconfigured best practices.
Support
Email/Ticketing (Support Central) · Phone (24/7 for S1/S2) · Knowledge Base/Community · Optional: CSM/Advanced Support Packages
SLA: 99.5% monthly uptime (excluding maintenance windows); response/resolution times based on priority/severity; 24/7 emergency support for S1/S2.
Time zones: Global, 24/7 for critical cases
Web chat is not included by default; multiple support tiers (Included/Choice/Preferred/Elite) with tiered services.
Integrations
Cornerstone Extend Marketplace
OtherPlug-and-play apps and pre-built integrations within the Galaxy platform.
Open APIs
APIOpen APIs for bidirectional integrations with HR, recruiting, learning, and productivity systems.
Extend Import
APIScalable data onboarding and normalization for large data sets.
Webhooks
WebhookNear-real-time synchronization and event-driven integrations.
HR‑Stammsysteme
HRISGeneric Category: Integration with Existing HR Systems (System of Record/Adjacencies).
Produktivitäts‑Tools
OtherGeneric Category: Integrations for “AI in the Flow of Work” and Collaboration/Productivity.
Recruiting/Hiring
ATSGeneric Category: Integration with applicant tracking/recruiting systems.
Learning & Content‑Ökosystem
OtherGeneric Category: Integration of learning platforms/content providers within Galaxy.
