HELIX
Helix — Your entire HR world, all in one software solution.
HELIX is an all-in-one HR suite by PERBILITY GmbH (Bamberg, Germany) covering recruiting and applicant tracking, career pages and job portals, pre- and onboarding, apprenticeship management, core HR with digital personnel files (eAkte), time management, analytics, workforce planning, learning management (LMS), qualifications and regulatory compliance, feedback processes, and end-to-end HR workflow digitization. HELIX is designed for deep integrations with SSO and real-time data exchange, includes the AI assistant "Felix" and the enterprise high-volume recruiting solution "concludis", and operates under ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- SOC 2
- ISO 9001
- ISO/IEC 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany
Retention & deletion
Deletion criteria and periods can be set for document types in the electronic personnel file. Authorized users can delete individual documents or schedule a deletion date.
Feature Scope
HELIX is a modular HR suite covering HR data, positions, staffing plans, time management, analytics, strategic planning and HR changes. Configurable fields and role-based approvals support managers and employees. Workflows for staffing changes can extend to the works council.
The eFile provides a digital inbox, flexible filing, custom folders and tags, full-text search, reminders, deletion deadlines and audit-proof logs. Optional scanning and digitization services include pickup, indexing and return or disposal.
The proprietary onboarding platform connects directly to recruiting, allowing applicants to become employees with one click. It supports digital registration, consent forms, HR questionnaires, contract components and pre-start to-do lists. Customizable content can include team videos, company news, preparation materials and feedback forms.
HELIX offers modular pricing, with demos and quotes available on request. Implementation options include preconfigured imports, views and APIs, plus training through academy formats. Support is available by phone, email and contact form.
- Time management: Leave requests, approvals, mobile time tracking, target/actual comparisons, overtime accounts and planning calendars.
- Analytics and planning: Date-based HR metrics, dashboards, pivot tables, charts, Excel exports, scenario comparisons and action tracking.
- Integrations: Imports and exports via CSV, Excel, XML and JSON; REST, SOAP, SFTP, webhooks, streaming and delta APIs. Connections span payroll, recruiting, assessments, learning, video and time terminals.
- Security: Bidirectional SSO and Active Directory integration, granular access rights, temporary access, dual control, encrypted transmission and API authorization options.
- Certifications and AI: ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications; the “Felix” AI assistant supports tasks such as recruiting and content creation.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Org chart
- Positions
- Employee records
- Document management
- Workflows
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Roles & permissions
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Learning
- SCORM
- Course catalog
- Assignments
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Compliance
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Recruiting & ATS
- Career site
- Multi-posting
- CV parsing
- Referrals
- Scorecards
- Recruiting analytics
- AI screening/ranking
Performance
- Reviews
Pricing Model
On request
Implementation
Support
Email · Phone · Web form
Integrations
P&I LOGA
PayrollPAISY
PayrollSage
PayrollCSS eGECKO
PayrollAKDB
PayrollPARISplus
Payrollgeno.HR-Basis
PayrollBite
ATSRecruiting integration
Concludis
ATSRadancy
ATSRecruitment marketing
Indeed
ATSJob board
PitchYou
ATSCleverConnect
ATSTalentsconnect
ATSMultiposting
ATSMulti-channel job posting
Avendoo
OtherLMS Integration
simpleclub
OtherLearning provider
Datafox Terminals
OtherTime terminals integrated to HELIX time tracking
Streaming (real-time)
APIReal-time data streaming.
Bundesagentur für Arbeit
ATSJob board integration
HR Diagnostics
OtherOnline assessments
Textkernel
ATSParsing/AI matching
Flexible Importe/Exporte
OtherFlexible data views and imports; standard formats are supported.
SSO (generic)
SSOSSO in both directions.
SOAP API
APILegacy/enterprise integration.
LTI
OtherLearning Tools Interoperability
Webhooks
WebhookEvent-driven callbacks.
REST API
APIAuth: Basic, OAuth, Bearer, JWT; keys supported.
Single Sign-On (SSO)
SSOSSO in both directions.
DATEV Online-Schnittstelle
PayrollPayroll handover/integration
APIs / Echtzeit-Streaming-Datenaustausch
APIOptimized, real-time streaming data exchange; support for common standards and formats.
HELIX API
APIImport/Export; flexible parsers/transformers; predefined imports/views.
SAP Transportauftrag
OtherSAP transport integration
CYQUEST
OtherOnline assessments
SCORM 1.2/2004
OtherLearning content standard
Atruvia Gateway (Outlook/Kalender)
OtherCalendar integration
Masterplan
OtherLearning provider
xAPI/CMI5
OtherLearning experience standard
geva
OtherOnline assessments
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