eGECKO Payroll
eGecko — Integrated software for small and medium-sized businesses
CSS AG has developed eGECKO, an integrated business software solution for small and medium-sized enterprises. The suite combines accounting, controlling, HR/payroll, CRM, and CPM into a single platform and offers on-premises, SaaS, and hybrid deployment options. eGECKO supports 27 country-specific versions and enables end-to-end digital financial and HR processes, including BI, reporting, and internationalization.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ITSG GKV-Zertifikat (Entgeltabrechnung, DE)
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001:2022
Data & Hosting
Data residency
FROM
Hosting
Mentioned: Data and access protection policy; automated, validity-checked procedures; and DEÜV-compliant data transmission.
Retention & deletion
eGECKO provides functions for deleting old financial years and transaction data after statutory retention periods have expired. Personal data can be deleted at the request of the person concerned.
Payroll processing in compliance with German law; ITSG GKV certification.
Feature Scope
- Real-time data and data quality: Centrally maintained employee master data; pay scales and individual compensation always up to date. • Automated documents & reports: DEÜV and AAG reports, income tax certificates, pay stubs; automatic filing in the digital personnel file. • Special Cases & Flexibility: Partial payroll processing down to the day; retroactive calculations up to 48 months; advance payments/interim payrolls; unlimited simulations. • Industry/Function Modules: Construction wages (main construction sector, scaffolding, painters/finishers), short-time work (automatic payroll processing including supporting documents), public sector (including supplementary pension, annual bonus, civil servant payroll), personnel cost planning; additionally, certification processes, wage garnishment, loan management, and short-time work. • Suite Integration: Seamless workflows without media breaks, including time tracking, travel expense reimbursement, digital personnel files, Employee Self-Service, and other eGECKO modules. • Operating Models: On-premise, SaaS, or hybrid. • Security: ITSG GKV certificate for payroll processing; data and access protection concept; automated, validity-checked procedures and data transmission in accordance with DEÜV. • Services: Payroll outsourcing (payroll processing, year-end closing service, certificate issuance, collective bargaining agreement maintenance). • Internationalization (Suite): eGECKO offers 27 country versions for small and medium-sized businesses (Note: The payroll section focuses on Germany). Sources: https://www.css.de/funktionen/personalsoftware/lohnabrechnung, https://www.css.de/payroll?utm_source=openai
Security notes: ITSG GKV certificate for payroll processing (high level of security and usability, plausibility checks, controlled processes). Mentioned: Data and access protection concept. Sources: https://www.css.de/payroll?utm_source=openai, https://www.css.de/funktionen/personalsoftware/lohnabrechnung
Compliance notes: Legally compliant payroll processing; DEÜV/AAG procedures and regulatory reporting. Sources: https://www.css.de/payroll?utm_source=openai, https://www.css.de/funktionen/personalsoftware/lohnabrechnung
Implementation tips: On-premises, SaaS, or hybrid deployment; CSS Project Management supports the implementation; note on straightforward integration; training courses via the CSS Academy. Sources: https://www.css.de/payroll?utm_source=openai, https://www.css.de/funktionen/personalsoftware/lohnabrechnung
Support information: Support tickets, email, and phone; service hours Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CET/MEZ); customer portal with updates, manuals, and quick help; training via CSS Academy.
Integration notes: Deep, suite-internal integration with eGECKO (HR, time tracking, travel expenses, digital personnel files, ESS, accounting, controlling, CRM). The recruiting module integrates with >200 job portals (indirect indication of the suite’s integration capabilities). Sources: https://www.css.de/funktionen/personalsoftware/lohnabrechnung, https://www.css.de/payroll?utm_source=openai
- Centralized employee master data and maintenance by employees (ESS) to ensure payroll data is always up to date. – Automated reports/certificates: DEÜV and AAG reports, income tax certificates, and storage of pay stubs in the digital personnel file. – Special cases: day-specific partial payroll processing for multiple hires and terminations in a month; retroactive calculations up to 48 months; advance payments and interim payroll runs; unlimited payroll simulations. – Industries/Extensions: Construction wages (main construction sector, scaffolding, painters/finishers), short-time work (parameter-driven, including supporting documentation), public sector (including supplementary pensions, annual bonus, and civil servant payroll), personnel cost planning (forecasts for wages, salaries, and associated costs). – Payroll Service (Outsourcing): complete payroll processing, year-end processing, certificate issuance, and collective bargaining agreement maintenance by the CSS data center. – Platform/Deployment: eGECKO as all-in-one business software with HR, accounting, controlling, and sales; Deployment on-premises, as SaaS, or in a hybrid model. – Security/Compliance: ITSG-GKV certificate for payroll processing; comprehensive data and access protection strategy; GoBD- and GDPR-compliant archiving (across the entire platform, e.g., e-invoicing processes). – Integrations/Workflows: Seamless processes between HR, time tracking, travel, payroll, and finance; recruiting with integration into >200 job portals; optional AI/OCR services for document processing (platform-side in accounting); compatible with external DMS; Data integration platform (evidanza) for connecting to standard ERP/production solutions.
Pricing hints: Deployment models: on-premises, SaaS, hybrid. Payroll outsourcing as a separate service.
Security highlights: ITSG-GKV certificate for payroll processing; reference to a comprehensive data and access protection concept. GoBD-compliant archiving (across the entire platform).
Compliance highlights: DEÜV and AAG reporting procedures, income tax statement; GDPR- and GoBD-compliant archiving (across the entire platform). E-invoicing support (ZUGFeRD, XRechnung) in accounting.
Implementation highlights: “Straightforward integration”; CSS project management supports the implementation through all phases.
Support information: Support Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (phone, email); customer portal for users; CSS Academy for training.
Integration information: Recruitment with connections to >200 job portals; compatible with external DMS; Data integration platform (evidanza) for connecting to standard ERP/production solutions; platform-based e-invoice formats (ZUGFeRD, XRechnung) and AI/OCR services in accounting.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Document management
- Workflows
- Employee self-service
- Roles & permissions
- Multi-country
- Multi-entity
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
- Benefits/deductions
Security & IT
- Data residency region
- RBAC
- Audit logs
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Administration
- Audit trail
Compliance
- GDPR
Recruiting & ATS
- Multi-posting
Pricing Model
On request
Quote on request. Indications of module- and usage-based pricing; target audience: mid-market and enterprise companies (from approximately 100 employees).
Implementation
CSS Project Management supports the implementation. Seamless integration into eGECKO Suite.
Support
Email · Phone · Ticket/Portal
Time zones: - CET - CEST
Customer portal with updates, manuals, and quick help. Training courses through CSS Academy.
Integrations
eGECKO Zeiterfassung
OtherIn-suite; seamless workflows without media breaks.
eGECKO Reisekostenabrechnung
OtherWithin the Suite; travel expenses are processed in Payroll/Finance.
eGECKO Digitale Personalakte
OtherAutomatic filing of statements and reports.
eGECKO Employee Self Service (ESS)
OtherSelf-service for master data maintenance; reduces errors and rework.
eGECKO HR (Core HR)
HRISCentrally managed employee master data, pay scales, and compensation.
eGECKO Rechnungswesen/Finanzbuchhaltung
OtherIntegration in Finance/Accounting der eGECKO Suite.
eGECKO Controlling
OtherIntegration with Controlling/Cost Planning within the suite.
eGECKO CRM
OtherSuite-internal CRM; reference to comprehensive suite integration.
eGECKO Recruiting
ATSRecruiting module of the suite; multiposting to >200 job portals (indirect integration note).
Externe DMS (diverse Anbieter)
OtherCan be integrated with external document management systems.
evidanza Daten-Integrationsplattform
APIIntegration with standard ERP and production solutions; data integration/ETL platform.
E-Rechnungsformate (ZUGFeRD, XRechnung)
OtherProvides support in accounting.
KI-/OCR-Services (Rechnungswesen)
OtherOptional AI/OCR services for platform-based document processing.
GKV-/ITSG-Meldeverfahren (DEÜV, AAG)
OtherRegulatory interfaces for social security and pay-as-you-go systems.
Jobportale (200+)
ATSRecruiting module with multiposting and integration with over 200 job boards.
