Hrmony Admin Portal
Hrmony — Benefits that really pay off
Hrmony is a digital benefits platform for companies in Germany. Using the Hrmony app and the admin portal, employers can easily introduce and manage modern, tax-advantaged employee benefits—such as €50 in non-cash benefits, meal allowances, and mobility and internet allowances—and seamlessly integrate them with HR and payroll systems. Hrmony+ offers additional exclusive deals and employee discounts.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
European Union
Hosting
Known as audit-proof archiving. Data transfer via sFTP and API is available (depending on the plan).
Retention & deletion
Examples from the privacy policy: server logs are deleted after no more than 14 days; support communications that cannot be linked to a user account are deleted within 12 months. Audit-proof archiving is stated for benefit-related records.
Feature Scope
Employee Management: Overview of all participating employees, invitations, easy import/export (individual or list), quick sign-in/sign-out. Budget Management: Per employee/team, pause/schedule changes, complete change history. Payroll: Monthly payroll files available at any time; standard formats (DATEV, CSV, Excel); extended formats (Sage, Addison, etc.); custom SAP format (editor); split payroll files (Enterprise); centralized list of past months; automatic data transfer to the tax firm. Integrations & Data Transfer: API interface (Enterprise), data exchange via sFTP, automatic detection of changes (Full Load CSV), connection to central employee management/HR systems. Administration & Scaling: multiple admin accounts (1/3/up to 6 per company depending on plan), multiple companies in one portal (up to >3 in Enterprise), custom branding options (logo). Archive & Compliance: Audit-proof archiving (as mentioned), legally compliant benefit processing in conjunction with Hrmony (e.g., 100% individual receipt verification and max. 1 meal voucher/day for meal subsidies). End-User Experience: Hrmony Benefit App with transparent benefit overview and in-app support. Support & Enablement: Help Center, email/chat support, informational and onboarding materials; customized onboarding and a dedicated contact person depending on the plan.
Pricing details: Admin portal plans: Starter €49 per month; Pro €89 per month; Enterprise upon request. For companies with up to 20 employees: Fixed-price offers (e.g., starting at €29 per month). Benefit packages (license-/user-based): Starter starting at €1.50 per month per user (per module), Business starting at €4.50, Professional starting at €7.50; individual benefits/modules starting at approx. €1–2 per employee per month (per benefit). Notice period: 1 month; payment via bank transfer or SEPA direct debit. Best price guarantee; flexible terms; special terms for NGOs & startups. Currency: EUR.
Security hints: Data protection: GDPR-compliant (according to FAQ). Data transfer options: sFTP server, API (Enterprise). Archiving: audit-proof archiving (mentioned). Payroll files in the desired/standard format minimize manual data processing.
Compliance hints: Explicit: GDPR compliance. Benefit-specific compliance for meal allowances: 100% individual receipt verification and a maximum of 1 meal voucher per day for maximum legal certainty (Hrmony is liable for this according to the landing page).
Implementation hints: Quick start with admin portal; info and onboarding materials available. Pro/Enterprise: customized onboarding, personal contact person/Customer Success. Integrations with payroll/HR processes via file formats, sFTP, and API (Enterprise). Automatic detection of changes (full load) for ongoing maintenance.
Support hints: Channels: Email (support@hrmony.de), chat, Help Center, in-app support for employees; Sales/Phone: +49 30 567 950 39. Higher-tier plans include personalized onboarding and a dedicated contact person/CSM.
Integration features: Payroll/HR integration via standard and advanced payroll file formats (DATEV, CSV, Excel; Sage, Addison, etc.), SAP custom format (Editor), sFTP data exchange, API interface (Enterprise), automatic detection of changes (Full Load CSV), automatic data transfer to the tax firm. Connection to central employee management and integration of existing benefits.
- Tax-free €50 in-kind benefit per employee/month pursuant to Section 8 of the German Income Tax Act (EStG); digital and without a card or paper. • Wide selection: Over 100 voucher and subscription partners across 8 lifestyle categories; vouchers/subscriptions available via app on smartphones. • Individual freedom of choice: Employees select their providers once and can adjust them monthly as needed; Budget can be flexibly allocated across brands. • Employer branding & control: Branded portal; employers can control which providers are displayed. • Admin portal: Centralized digital management of benefits, automatic and audit-proof documentation; seamless integration with payroll software for easy payroll processing. • Benefit integration: Consolidate all company benefits (including occupational pension plans or external offers) into a single app. • Compliance automation: Technical limit of max. €50.00; Ensuring that benefits are supplementary to salary (no salary conversion); only ZAG-compliant vouchers; exclusively in-kind benefits (no cash payouts). • Cost and effectiveness argument: Recurring benefit with a tangible net effect; sample calculation shows lower total costs than a salary increase. • Use cases: Gas vouchers, mobility credits, shopping vouchers, meal and internet allowances as combinable building blocks in the Hrmony ecosystem. • Security/Privacy: Process is cashless and digital; specific details regarding SSO/SAML/MFA/encryption/certifications not provided. • Integrations: Connection with central employee management/HR systems and payroll software.
Pricing hints: Tax-free value: up to €50 per employee/month (€600 per year) as the statutory exemption limit. Website shows a comparison example (total cost of non-cash benefits €600/year vs. €1,400/year salary increase); Currency: EUR. Reference to a limited-time promotion (free month).
Security hints: Process is digital and cashless; admin portal offers audit-proof documentation.
Compliance hints: Reference to Section 8(1) Sentence 3 and Section 8(2) Sentence 11 of the German Income Tax Act (EStG) (€50 exemption limit, supplementary to wages, accrual principle); compliance with ZAG criteria through curated voucher partners; no cash payouts; automatic documentation for audits.
Implementation hints: Process: Create employees in the admin portal, brand the portal, and define provider selection; employees select their vouchers/subscriptions and receive them monthly; payroll processing via integration with payroll software.
Support hints: Channels: Help Center, email (support@hrmony.de), sales/phone (+49 30 567 950 39), Customer Success.
Integration hints: “Seamlessly connected to your payroll software” and integration with central employee management/HR systems.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Multi-entity
- Roles & permissions
- Document management
- Employee self-service
Payroll
- Benefits/deductions
Benefits
- Benefits enrollment
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Administration
- Audit trail
- Custom fields
Mobile
- iOS/Android app
- Responsive UI
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
Security & IT
- Data residency region
- Audit logs
Pricing Model
Flat
Plan 1: 49 EUR flat rate – All-in-one admin portal; standard payroll file formats (DATEV, CSV, Excel); support via email, chat, and Help Center. Payment by bank transfer or SEPA direct debit. Plan 2: 89 EUR flat rate – Everything from the Starter plan plus up to 3 admin accounts, extended payroll file formats (Sage, Addison, etc.), customized onboarding, a dedicated contact person, up to 3 companies, branding options. Plan 3: Upon request – Everything from Plan Pro plus up to 6 admin accounts per company, API interface, custom SAP format (editor), automatic detection of changes (full load files), split payroll files, >3 companies. Plan 4: 29 EUR flat rate – Exclusively for companies with up to 20 employees. Specific package/scope of services depends on the offer. Plan 5: 1.5 EUR per user – Starting price per month per user per module (license-/user-based). Plan 6: 4.5 EUR per user – Starting price per month per user; 3 benefits included; freely selectable modules. Plan 7: 7.5 EUR per user – starting price per month per user; all Hrmony benefits included; freely allocable benefit budget. Plan 8: 1 EUR per user – estimated cost of approx. 1–2 € per employee per month per benefit (specific price per module).
Implementation
Advertised as a quick start.
Support
Email · Cat · Phone (Sales) · Help Center · In-App Support (for Employees)
Time zones: - CET/CEST (Germany)
Higher-tier plans with customized onboarding and a dedicated contact person/CSM.
Integrations
DATEV
PayrollStandard Payroll Format for Export/Import.
Sage
PayrollExtended Payroll Format.
Addison
PayrollExtended Payroll Format.
CSV
OtherStandard file format for import/export; supports full-load change detection.
sFTP
OtherSecure data transfer to the payroll department/tax firm.
REST API
APIAPI interface available on the Enterprise plan.
Full Load CSV Change Detection
OtherAutomatic detection and comparison of changes.
Steuerkanzlei (generic)
OtherAutomatic data transfer to the tax firm via sFTP or file.
API
APIPlatform-wide interface; not required for Hrmony+.
DATEV (Lohndateiformat)
PayrollStandard payroll file formats are supported across all platforms; not required for Hrmony+.
SAP (Wunschformat)
PayrollCustom format integration is possible; platform-wide, not required for Hrmony+.
SAP
PayrollCustom Format Editor for SAP Formats.
Excel
OtherImport/Export of Benefits and Payroll Data.
Hrmony API
APIAPI interfaces in the Enterprise Plan.
Lohnsoftware (unspecified)
PayrollSeamless integration with payroll processing has been announced.
Automatisches Änderungs-Erkennen (Full Load)
OtherAutomatic detection of data changes for synchronization.
Zentrale Mitarbeiterverwaltung/HR-Systeme (unspecified)
HRISConnection to central HR systems was mentioned.
Zentrale Mitarbeiterverwaltung / HR-System (generic)
HRISIntegration via file, sFTP, and API mechanisms.
Excel (XLS/XLSX)
OtherExporting payroll files.
Automatischer Versand an Steuerkanzlei
OtherOptional, automated transmission to the tax firm.
SAP (Wunschformat-Editor)
PayrollCreating a custom SAP format using the editor.
Integration bestehender Benefits
OtherIntegration of existing benefit providers/services (generic, vendor-neutral).
