HRlab Vorbereitende Lohnabrechnung
Hrlab — Your staff. Your time. Your HR software.
HRlab is an all-in-one, cloud-based HR software for the German Mittelstand that centralizes personnel data and documents, automates HR processes, and provides time and attendance, payroll pre-processing (with DATEV integration), and applicant management. Data is hosted exclusively in Germany (Frankfurt and Berlin) with IONOS under GDPR-compliant standards.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Germany (IONOS data centers in Frankfurt am Main and Berlin)
Hosting
Data is transmitted to DATEV in encrypted form via the official DATEV interface; authorization is handled via DATEV SmartLogin, SmartCard, or mIDentity. Single sign-on (SSO) is supported via Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) and Google Workspace. Role and permission management is available. Hosting in certified, high-security data centers operated by IONOS in Germany (provider information/reviews).
Retention & deletion
After termination, the user account, including profile content and employee data, is blocked from further processing for a defined retention period. The data is then deleted from the provider’s servers.
The provider advertises GDPR-compliant integrations and hosting in Germany.
Feature Scope
Security & Compliance (explicitly mentioned): SSO; GDPR-compliant integrations; data exchange via the DATEV data center.
- Automatic change report for payroll-relevant master and transaction data.
- Centralized payroll data management with complete change documentation (audit trail) and clearly defined responsibilities.
- Manage payroll groups (e.g., hourly wage vs. fixed salary) for timely payroll processing.
- Flexible, unique wage types per location/company, including specific numbers and descriptions.
- Direct, ready-to-use interfaces to payroll systems: DATEV (Lodas, Lohn+Gehalt) included as standard at no additional cost; other solutions available upon request. Support for common export formats (CSV/Excel) for DATEV, Stotax, Lexware, and others.
- One-click transfer to DATEV after initial assignment of relevant attributes (location, department, marital status). Transfers via DATEV data services: Payroll Import Data Service (master & transaction data), Payroll Evaluation Data Service (reports) via the DATEV data center.
- Digital delivery of pay stubs to employees, central document storage.
- Integrations & APIs: Open REST API; Payroll: DATEV, Addison Lohn; ATS: Onlyfy, Softgarden, BITE; Identity Management/SSO: Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Google Workspace; Microsoft/Outlook calendar synchronization.
- Rights and role management; SSO for fast, secure access. Data security/transmission described as “standardized, secure, GDPR-compliant.”
Pricing hints: Transparent user licensing model (monthly/annual). HRlab Core includes “Preparatory Payroll Accounting.” Recommended price (EN page): Core €5.00 per user/month (min. 20 users, annual payment, discounted rate), Add-ons: Time & Absence €2, Talent Management €2, Recruitment €1 per user/month. 14-day trial period, no automatic conversion to paid plan; Notice periods: 30 days for monthly plans, 3 months for annual/biennial plans. Prices exclude VAT; support, monitoring, and maintenance included.
Security features: SSO support (Microsoft Entra/Azure AD, Google Workspace). Data transfer “standardized, secure, and GDPR-compliant”; payroll data exchange with DATEV via the DATEV data center; rights and role management.
Compliance notes: Explicit mention: GDPR-compliant. No references to ISO 27001, SOC 2, AVV/DPA, or similar.
Implementation hints: Initial: Assignment of attributes (location, department, marital status), creation of payroll groups and wage types; followed by monthly one-click transfer to DATEV. Support during implementation is offered; web demo & 14-day trial available. Open REST API for custom integrations.
Support details: Support for trained users, system monitoring, and maintenance included in the price. Contact channels listed: Phone (+49 30 28098680) and email (info@hrlab.de); web demo appointments available.
Integration hints: Payroll: DATEV (Lodas, Lohn+Gehalt, Datenservices Lohnimport-/Lohnauswertungsdatenservice), Addison Lohn; CSV/Excel exports for DATEV, Stotax, Lexware. ATS: Onlyfy, Softgarden, BITE. Identity/SSO: Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), Google Workspace. Calendar: Microsoft/Outlook. Open REST API for additional tools/workflows.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Workflows
- Multi-entity
- Roles & permissions
- Org chart
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Payroll
- Payslips
- Benefits/deductions
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Integrations
- Azure AD integration
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
Pricing Model
Per user
DATEV interfaces (LODAS and Lohn + Gehalt) at no additional cost. Special terms may be available for companies with 100 or more employees, according to a third-party source.
Implementation
After the initial setup, the monthly data transfer to DATEV can be completed with a single click.
Support
Email · Phone · Contact form · Web Demo (Pre-launch/Onboarding)
Support, monitoring, and maintenance are included in the prices.
Integrations
DATEV LODAS
PayrollDATEV Lohn + Gehalt
PayrollAddison Lohn
Payroll