HCM4Recruiting
HCM4all — HR software that inspires. For your day-to-day HR tasks.
HCM4all is a cloud-based HR software solution from Germany designed for recruiting, talent and workforce management, and learning (including integration with ILIAS). Modules include a career portal, applicant tracking/active sourcing, talent management/performance management, digital personnel files, organizational and workforce planning, onboarding, attendance tracking, payroll preparation, and learning content & skill validation. Cloud made in Germany, GDPR-compliant, hosted on ISO-certified servers in Germany. Integrations via API, SAP/ERP, and DATEV, among others.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany
Hosting
Comprehensive role/permission model, approval workflows, and logging/auditing. Encryption is addressed as a security mechanism. GDPR features, including handling of consent and retention periods.
Retention & deletion
Configurable deletion periods; automatic, GDPR-compliant deletion of applicants’ personal data (for example, a customary six-month retention period, depending on the legal basis or consent).
Transparency and disclosure requirements, purpose limitation, data minimization, and confidentiality are addressed.
Feature Scope
- Dashboard with KPIs, tasks, and status overview, fully customizable
- Role and permission structure, approval and authorization processes (e.g., for job descriptions/job approvals)
- Requirements management including templates; best-practice workflows; follow-up and reminder functions
- Seamless communication, templates for emails and contracts, traceable documentation of all steps
- Interview/appointment management with automatic calendar entry (Outlook, Google Calendar)
- Candidate prioritization via SmartSkilling
- Career page builder in corporate design: responsive, SEO-optimized, images/video/slideshows, subpages (career tips/news), Google Maps integration
- One-click application via XING, LinkedIn, Facebook; social media sharing via popular portals
- API integration of job listings/career page on the company website; Multi-posting of job ads (note from solution description)
- Candidate Self Service for fast, seamless interaction
- Talent pool invitation/maintenance (nurturing) and transition to talent management
- Security and data protection features: comprehensive authorization and role concept, logging/auditing, encryption (addressed), GDPR-compliant automatic deletion of personal candidate data, handling of consent and retention periods, transparency obligations
- Multi-tenant capability for more complex organizations (according to solution scope)
- Holistic suite integration (career page, job profile, job postings, active sourcing, talent/referral management, onboarding)
Pricing hints: Free demo offered. References to typical cost components (license/subscription, maintenance/support, implementation/training).
Security hints: Role and permission model; approval and authorization processes; logging functions. Encryption is addressed as a security mechanism. GDPR-compliant features including automatic deletion of personal data, consent management, and retention periods.
Compliance hints: Clear focus on GDPR: Transparency and information obligations (Art. 13), consent/legal bases for processing (Art. 6), purpose limitation, data minimization, confidentiality, retention periods (typically 6 months of retention based on AGG risk).
Implementation hints: Minimal training required; according to the provider, 1–2 introductory sessions (on-site, webinar, or by phone) are sufficient to start working productively. Success factors: close collaboration with HR/IT/management, integration into existing IT systems, clear communication. Dedicated contact person throughout the entire lifecycle.
Support hints: Contact channels: Phone and email; personal contact person instead of a call center.
Integration hints: Calendar integration: Outlook, Google Calendar. One-click applications/logins via XING, LinkedIn, Facebook; social media sharing. API integration to embed the career page/job listings on the company website. Google Maps on the career page. Multi-posting of job ads.
Pre-boarding: continuous contact starting from contract signing, sharing information/news; Onboarding workflows: predefined templates, drag-and-drop customization, different processes per department/role; Task management: teams for to-dos, responsibilities (“Who does what”), automatic reminders; Resource preparation: workspace, IT access, hardware, welcome pack; Roles/mentors: mentor and buddy assignment; Documents & knowledge: storing brochures, manuals, and work instructions; Training & scheduling: organizing training sessions and appointments; Master data self-service: employees maintain their own data (e.g., for DATEV); Reporting/Tracking: Measuring progress and success of onboarding; Offboarding: Structured handover, references, automated recurring tasks. Security & Data Protection: Cloud operations, role and access rights, ISO-certified data centers in Germany (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001), GDPR-compliant; Compliance support: Checklists/reminders to prevent compliance gaps; Integrations: Interfaces with DATEV and other payroll programs, integrations with SAP/other ERP systems, ILIAS LMS (in HCM4Learning), API integration (recruiting/career page).
Security hints: Cloud solution with data storage in certified data centers in Germany (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001); GDPR-compliant; role-based access controls/ESS.
Compliance hints: GDPR/EU GDPR-compliant; Onboarding checklists and automated reminders to ensure compliance with internal/external requirements.
Implementation hints: Quick implementation thanks to a best-practice approach, predefined templates, and drag-and-drop customization; cloud-based setup without on-premises installation; minimal training required (1–2 introductory sessions via webinar or in person, then ready to go immediately).
Support hints: Dedicated account/support contact; 24/7 helpdesk; training sessions/webinars, Help Center; contact via phone and email.
Integration features: DATEV and other payroll programs; SAP and other ERP systems; ILIAS LMS (HCM4Learning); API integration (especially for recruiting/career pages).
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- Job requisitions
- Career site
- Multi-posting
- Interview scheduling
- Recruiting analytics
- AI screening/ranking
Core HR
- Workflows
- Multi-entity
- Roles & permissions
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- API
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- DPA available
Pricing Model
On request
Typical cost components: licence/subscription (depending on modules and company size), maintenance/support, and implementation/training.
Implementation
Close collaboration with HR, IT, and leadership, integration into existing IT systems, and clear communication are critical to success.
Support
Email · Phone
A personal contact person instead of a call center.
Integrations
Microsoft Outlook Calendar
OtherAutomatic calendar entry for interview and appointment management.
Google Calendar
OtherAutomatic calendar entry for interview and appointment management.
One-click application; plus social sharing.
One-click application; plus social sharing.
One-Click Application; Social Sharing.
Jobs/Career Site API
APIJob listings and the careers page can be integrated into the company website via an API.
Multiposting (diverse Jobbörsen)
OtherMultiposting feature available.
CleverReach Newsletter Suite
OtherNewsletter/Mailing Integration for Candidate Communication.
Company Website API
APIAPI integration of the careers page/job listings into the company website.
HCM4all Jobs-API
APIAPI integration of job postings on your own website (embedding/feed).
Diverse ERP-Systeme
OtherInterfaces to other ERP systems (across platforms).
Jobs API (Website-Einbindung)
APIJob postings can be embedded on your own website via API
DATEV
PayrollDATEV Interface
Weitere ERP-Systeme (unspezifiziert)
OtherInterfaces with Other ERP Systems
Social/Active Sourcing; Social Sharing within the Suite
300+ Jobbörsen (Smart Multiposting)
OtherOne-click multiposting.
Social-Media-Sharing
OtherButtons for sharing on social media.
HCM4all Bewerbermanagement (ATS)
ATSIntegrated applicant management with channel and time-period analyses and interview scheduling.
Weitere Lohnprogramme
PayrollGeneric interfaces to other payroll systems, according to the provider.
Weitere ERP-Systeme
OtherGeneral ERP Interfaces in the Context of the Suite
Jobposting API (Karriereseite)
APIAPI integration to display job postings on the company's website.
E-Assessment-Provider
OtherSupport for online assessments.
Personaldienstleister
OtherInvolvement of external service providers in the hiring process (process-based collaboration).
Job Board Multiposting
OtherPosting job listings to multiple sites.
Google Maps
OtherIntegration into career pages (location display).
Partner-/Dienstleister-Portal
OtherExternal recruiters/partner access to ensure seamless collaboration in the recruiting process.
Social Media Sharing
OtherSharing job postings on social media; identifying the referrers
HCM4all Karriereseite
OtherSeamless publication in responsive templates on your own careers page (HCM4all).
ILIAS (HCM4Learning)
LMSIntegration with ILIAS in the context of HCM4Learning; can be used for onboarding training.
Job Ads API (Website/CMS)
APIEmbed job postings on the company website via API
Externe Personalvermittler (Partnerzugang)
OtherPartner/Service Provider Access: From Candidate Introduction to Decision
E‑Assessments
OtherAvailable as an add-on module in the context of recruiting
SAP
HRISInterfaces to SAP in the Suite Context
API
APIOpen API integration (including, among others, recruiting/careers pages); details/endpoints available upon request.
