gradar
Gradar — The #1 job evaluation and compensation platform
gradar is an end-to-end SaaS platform for job architecture and compensation management. It combines point‑factor job evaluation with AI job descriptions, compensation structuring and pay analytics, market benchmarking, equal pay analysis, competency management, and built‑in market data to help organizations build fair, transparent rewards and comply with emerging pay transparency legislation. The platform offers 25+ HRIS integrations and an implementation partner network.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
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Hosting
Access & collaboration supports multi-user licensing and unlimited read-only users. Enterprise access controls reflect organizational structures.
Technical/organizational measures aligned with GDPR Art. 32; functionality supports EU Pay Transparency Directive compliance (job evaluation, pay bands, equal pay analytics).
Feature Scope
Core modules and capabilities: • Job Evaluation: Analytical grading across 25 grades and 3 career paths (Individual Contribution, Project Management, Management) with real-time cross-comparison, executive role handling, documentation of decisions, import/export, and API-based HRIS connectivity. • Job Architecture & AI Job Descriptions: Design robust job architectures and generate AI-supported job descriptions. • Compensation Structuring & Pay Analytics: Model pay bands and pay groups, run internal/external compa‑ratio analysis, cost scenarios to lift salaries to band minimums/midpoints, and support pay management decisions. • Market Benchmarking & Data: Align grading with leading compensation surveys; market data add-on available. • Equal Pay Analysis: Regression-based gender pay gap analytics to ensure equal pay for work of equal value and support EU Pay Directive compliance. • Competency Management: Automatic translation of grading results into up to seven behavioural competencies via the TMA competency library; exportable Word reports; override and customise mappings or integrate custom competency models. • Integrations: Connects with 25+ HRIS/IDPs (e.g., Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Personio, HiBob, BambooHR, Rippling, DATEV, PayFit, Google Workspace, Okta). Advanced and Premium integration levels with daily unidirectional reads and bidirectional writing of up to 14 fields back to the HRIS; custom builds via Kombo partner; API-based connections. • Access & collaboration: Multi-user licensing, unlimited read-only users, role-based access control; enterprise-grade access based on org structures. • Languages: 20+ language packs out-of-the-box (Arabic, Bulgarian, Català, Deutsch, English GB/US, Español, Français, Italiano, Lietuvių, Македонски, Nederlands, Polski, Português/PT/BR, Romanian, русский, Shqip, Srpski, Slovenščina, Türkçe, Greek, Japanese, Chinese). • Security & hosting: 2FA, SSO with Google Workspace, Microsoft Azure, Okta; hosting in Telekom Deutschland data centers with CSA STAR Level 2, TCDP 1.0, ISO 9001/14001/22301/20000/27001/27017/27018, TÜV Trusted Cloud; gradar ISMS certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (audited by TÜV Rheinland). • Support & enablement: Ongoing technical assistance included in licence, on-demand demos, wiki documentation, and a global network of trained implementation partners.
Pricing hints: Editions and list prices (annual): Basic €0; Starter €3,000; Professional €6,000; Enterprise €9,000. Extra user licences: €250/year or $300/year each. Basic edition ready in minutes; Starter and above add advanced features, access control and data storage.
Security hints: Measures and attestations mentioned: • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for gradar’s ISMS (audited by TÜV Rheinland; valid until 2028). • 2FA available. • SSO with Google Workspace, Microsoft Azure and Okta (use org IAM). • Hosting in Telekom Deutschland data centers with CSA STAR Level 2, TCDP 1.0, ISO 9001/14001/22301/20000/27001/27017/27018, TÜV Trusted Cloud.
Compliance hints: GDPR: technical/organizational measures aligned with GDPR Article 32; tooling supports EU Pay Transparency Directive compliance via job evaluation, pay bands and equal pay analytics. ISO 27001 certified ISMS.
Implementation hints: Self-serve SaaS with Basic edition usable within minutes; import/export and API-based HRIS connections. Global network of 25+ trained implementation partners for project support and custom competency models; on-demand demos and wiki available. Integration sync options include daily reads and bidirectional writes depending on level.
Support hints: Support included in licence fee; contact via email (support@gradar.com) and regional phone numbers (DE, UK, USA). Offers live demos, extended trials, user training (blog), and wiki documentation.
Integration hints: Native connections with 25+ HRIS/IDPs: Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, HiBob, Personio, BambooHR, Factorial, PeopleHR, Deel, Silae, Hailey HR, Sesame HR, Rexx Systems, Eurécia, Sage HR, DATEV, PayFit, Rippling, Charlie HR, Lucca, HeavenHR, Nmbrs, Kenjo, Google Workspace, HRworks, Officient, Humaans, Okta. Integration tiers: Advanced (daily unidirectional reads; bidirectional write of up to 14 fields back to HRIS) and Premium (for HRIS with job entity; reads positions, writes degrees/variables). Custom builds via Kombo partner. API-based connectivity noted.
Alliance scope: Network of platform providers, consultants and ambassadors covering pay transparency, job architectures, gender pay gap, salary setting, benchmark data, HCM/HRIS, legal & compliance, and certification to deliver a total solution for pay equity and regulatory compliance. Gradar contribution: Bias‑free job evaluation (objective, analytical approach considering knowledge, responsibilities, interpersonal skills) to justify non‑discriminatory pay; pay band design to prepare salary ranges for postings; regression‑based adjusted gender pay gap reporting with visibility by grade and sex and a 5% threshold check; compensation analytics and market benchmarking. Integrations: 25+ HRIS connectivity (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, BambooHR, Personio, HiBob, Rippling, PayFit, Sage HR, DATEV, Lucca, Nmbrs, HRworks, Google Workspace, Okta, and more) delivered via partner Kombo; integration levels include Advanced (daily unidirectional read for employee/location data; bidirectional write of up to 14 fields such as job title, career path, grade, pay band) and Premium (adds job/position entity support where available). Languages: Gradar is available in 15+ languages including English (US/GB), German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Arabic, Italian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese (PT/BR), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Turkish, Greek, Japanese, Chinese. Security/access: Mentions enterprise‑grade access management and secure/simple access management; Okta listed among integrations (suggesting SSO potential), Support & services: Implementation partners worldwide; on‑demand demos; free evaluation version; customer support emphasis. Geography: Global availability with offices in Germany, UK, USA. Compliance focus: Designed to help comply with EU Pay Transparency Directive and local equal pay laws; optional work‑conditions evaluation module to support local equal pay compliance.
Pricing hints: Gradar SaaS pricing (context): Starter €3,000/yr; Professional €6,000/yr; Enterprise €9,000/yr; free evaluation available; Currency: EUR.
Security hints: Pages mention enterprise‑grade access management and secure/simple access management; Okta is listed among integrations.
Compliance hints: Explicit focus on complying with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and supporting equal pay laws; features include equal pay analysis and an optional work‑conditions evaluation module for local equal pay compliance. Privacy/legal pages are linked.
Implementation hints: Quick/easy setup is mentioned; implementation partners available worldwide; on‑demand demos and free evaluation offered. Integrations offer daily sync (Advanced/Premium levels), bidirectional write of up to 14 fields, and position entity support where available. No specific implementation timeline or migration details provided.
Support hints: Support via email (support@gradar.com) and regional phone lines in Germany, UK, and USA; offices listed in those regions. Claims that customer support is a top priority.
Integration hints: 25+ HRIS integrations via partner Kombo (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, BambooHR, Personio, HiBob, Rippling, PayFit, Sage HR, DATEV, Lucca, Nmbrs, HRworks, Google Workspace, Okta, and others). Integration modes: Advanced (daily read; bidirectional write to up to 14 fields); Premium (adds positions/job entity support).
Features at a Glance
Compensation
- Salary bands
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- RBAC
- Data residency region
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Azure AD integration
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Custom fields
Core HR
- Roles & permissions
- Employee records
- Org chart
- Multi-country
- Multi-entity
Talent
- Skills management
- Succession planning
Compliance
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Pricing Model
Flat
Regional price lists differ (EU vs US). Unlimited read-only users in Enterprise. Pricing for integrations and market data is available on request.
Implementation
Integration tiers: Advanced (daily unidirectional reads + bidirectional write up to 14 fields); Premium (for HRIS with job entity; reads positions, writes degrees/variables). Custom builds via Kombo.
Support
Email · Phone
Time zones: Global (EMEA/AMER/UK phone lines available)
Ongoing technical assistance included in license. Live demos, extended trials, and user training content available.
Integrations
Oracle HCM
HRISCombo Connector; Advanced/Premium integration levels available
Workday
HRISCombo connector; daily reading; up to 14 fields bidirectional
SAP SuccessFactors
HRISCombo Connector; Premium Level (including position entity) available
Personio
HRISAdvanced/Premium; daily synchronization
BambooHR
HRISAdvanced/Premium; daily synchronization
Pay Transparency Alliance
OtherCoalition for knowledge-sharing and best practices (founding member)
Culpepper
OtherSalary survey vendor; partner discounts available
TMA
OtherCompetency library mapping for competency management
REST API
APIAPI-based integration with HRIS; supports import/export and bidirectional updates of selected fields.
CSV/Excel Import & Export
OtherMaster Data Imports and Report Exports.
Custom HRIS via API
APIDirect, API-based HRIS integration is possible
Lurse
OtherMarktdaten-Integration (Compensation Benchmarking; Add-on)
TMA Kompetenzbibliothek
OtherEmbedded library with 53 competencies, behavioral examples, and development paths
Kombo (integration partner)
OtherSupports custom integrations/builds
HiBob
HRISAdvanced/Premium; daily synchronization
Factorial
HRISAdvanced/Premium
PeopleHR
HRISAdvanced/Premium
Deel
HRISAdvanced/Premium
Silae
PayrollAbout Kombo
Hailey HR
HRISAbout Kombo
Sesame HR
HRISAbout Kombo
Rexx Systems
HRISAbout Kombo
Eurécia
HRISAbout Kombo
Sage HR
HRISAbout Kombo
DATEV
PayrollAbout Kombo
PayFit
PayrollAbout Kombo
Rippling
HRISAbout Kombo
CharlieHR
HRISAbout Kombo
Lucca
HRISAbout Kombo
HeavenHR
HRISAbout Kombo
Nmbrs
PayrollAbout Kombo
Kenjo
HRISAbout Kombo
HRworks
HRISAbout Kombo
Officient
HRISAbout Kombo
Humaans
HRISAbout Kombo
Okta
SSOListed
Kombo
OtherIntegration platform/connector that enables 25+ HRIS/payroll integrations
TMA Competency Library
OtherIntegration of a Competency Library to Reduce Subjective Performance Evaluations
rexx systems
HRISDaily unidirectional reading.
Kombo (connector)
APIIntegration platform used to connect to 25+ HRIS; included in licence. Deep integrations delivered jointly by Kombo engineers and gradar HR experts.
Various HRIS (25+) via Kombo
HRISConnectivity provided through Kombo.
Salary survey datasets (partners)
OtherUpload external salary surveys; built‑in access to high‑quality market data and partner datasets.
TMA competencies
OtherIntegrates 53 TMA competencies into competency management.
Syndio
OtherSpecialized partner for continuous monitoring and advanced pay equity remediation
Trusaic
OtherSpecialized partner for pay equity monitoring/remediation
Sysarb
OtherSpecialized partner for pay equity monitoring/remediation
Fair Pay Innovation Lab
OtherSpecialized partner for fair pay advisory and monitoring
Mercer
OtherMarket data provider; used directly in gradar for benchmarks.
Google Workspace
SSOListed
