Humaans
AI-Powered HRIS for Growing Teams
Humaans is a cloud-based, best-in-class HRIS that centralises people data and automates the employee lifecycle, augmented by an Agentic AI workforce to execute admin tasks end-to-end. It offers onboarding/offboarding automation, requests and approvals, performance reviews, absence management, timesheets, documents, people analytics, compensation and headcount planning, and robust integrations via API, webhooks, and pre-built connectors. The platform provides enterprise-grade security and compliance (GDPR compliant, SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022), is hosted in the EU on Google Cloud Platform with encryption in transit and at rest, and includes dedicated support and implementation services.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
European Union
Retention & deletion
Customer account and platform data are retained for the duration of the subscription. Customers may request the return of their data within 30 days of termination. Following its return or the end of that request period, data is deleted from production systems; remaining copies are purged within 90 days.
Feature Scope
Core HRIS/system of record: people directory; org chart; employee documents; automated reports; insights & analytics; people analytics with real-time workforce insights; rewards marketplace. Absence & time: absence management and tracking (15 leave types, 308 country-specific calendars); timesheets (log hours for compliance). Processes & workflow: onboarding and offboarding automation; custom workflow/process automation; activity monitoring and progress; templates library; form builder; requests & approvals with transparency and audit logs; approval flows and triggers. Finance & planning: data tables (central spreadsheet-like data views, bulk edits, data validation, multiple datasets); compensation management (secure, permission-based access; historical salary progressions; dynamically-synced salary data); headcount planning (statuses, scenario planning with flexible tables); preliminary payroll (prepare payroll inputs); reporting (create, share, export). IT management: access management with automatic provisioning/deprovisioning on join/move/leave; role-based access on day one; instant deprovisioning; identity provider sync. Performance: performance reviews (fast, flexible, fully customized; post-review insights). AI: Humaans AI Companion (permissions-driven, privacy-first; learns from policies/docs; drafts contracts/policies; create data tables via natural language). Agentic AI platform – Athena (pre-built suite of agents; pre-built HRIS/ATS integrations; natural-language agent builder; custom workflow automation; employee self-service; intelligent request triaging; approvals/notifications; usage/adoption analytics; audit log of all actions; advanced security controls; dedicated support). Security features: role-based access control; custom permission roles; security audit logs with export; SSO (Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID, SAML 2.0/OpenID Connect); multi-layer encryption (AES-256 at rest, application-level encryption; TLS 1.3 in transit); EU-hosted on Google Cloud Platform; regular penetration testing; automated backups; HSTS and security headers; AI security with permission-scoped context; 99.9% uptime (Enterprise). Developer & extensibility: robust REST API, scopes/roles; webhooks (Enterprise); integration sandbox; wide catalog of pre-built integrations (e.g., Google/Microsoft SSO & provisioning; Okta, Entra ID, JumpCloud; Slack; calendar; DocuSign/Contractbook; ATS: Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, Teamtailor, Workable, Pinpoint, Gem, Manatal; EOR/Payroll: Remote, Oyster, Papaya Global, PayCaptain, Symmetrical, Salary; Finance/comp: Carta, Pulley, Pave, Pleo, Spendesk, Ramp, Causal, Figures, Ledgy, Runway, Ravio, Mesh, Cledara; Security/compliance: Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto; Engagement/learning: Lattice, CultureAmp, Leapsome, Workvivo, Eletive, Officevibe, Frankli, Appraisd, WorkRamp, Ethena, Sana Labs, Workleap; IT/assets & ops: Hofy, Setyl, AccessOwl, Idemeum, Ploy; Benefits/rewards: Ben, Bonusly, Goody, LearnAmp, Assembly, Happl, Kota; Other: Zapier, Productive, Engine travel, ChartHop, Gradar, Insightful, CakeDrop, Abacum, Cartha, Payap). Sources: https://humaans.io/hris?utm_source=openai, https://humaans.io/pricing?utm_source=openai, https://humaans.io/integrations?utm_source=openai, https://docs.humaans.io/api/?utm_source=openai, https://humaans.io/security?utm_source=openai
Pricing hints: Plan structure: HRIS (Growth, Enterprise) with 'Talk to sales' pricing; Enterprise includes SAML SSO, all integrations (incl. Okta & Entra ID), unlimited custom roles/fields/security logs, webhooks, sandbox, dedicated CSM & training, priority support, 99.9% uptime. Agentic AI platform (Athena) is quoted separately. Add-ons available (AI Companion; Performance Management; Headcount & Compensation Planning; DE&I Insights; Data Tables & Validation). Startup Program offers preferential rates for eligible VC-backed startups (≤$10M raised, <3 years old, <50 employees, first-time customers). Sources: https://humaans.io/pricing?utm_source=openai
Security hints: EU-hosted infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform; SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001:2022 certified; GDPR compliant; encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3); application-level encryption for sensitive data; RBAC with custom roles and field-level controls; SSO via Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID, OpenID Connect and SAML 2.0; audit logs across the platform; pen testing by external providers; automated backups and detailed log collection; HSTS and security headers; automated software updates/tests; AI features restricted by user permissions to mitigate prompt injection. Enterprise plan adds SAML SSO and unlimited audit log export. Sources: https://humaans.io/security?utm_source=openai, https://humaans.io/pricing?utm_source=openai
Compliance hints: GDPR compliant (incl. UK Data Protection Act 2018); EU data residency; SOC 2 Type 2; ISO 27001:2022; Data Processing Agreement (DPA) with every customer; Trust Center provides certifications and reports; sub-processor list available. Sources: https://humaans.io/security?utm_source=openai, https://humaans.io/?utm_source=openai
Implementation hints: Setup time ranges from a few days to a few months depending on data readiness, integrations, team distribution, and policies; Humaans provides a tailored implementation plan, fully managed data migration, and ongoing support/CSM (Enterprise). Dedicated training available. Sources: https://humaans.io/pricing?utm_source=openai, https://humaans.io/?utm_source=openai
Support hints: Channels: contact form and email (team@humaans.io); priority support, dedicated CSM, and dedicated training for Enterprise; dedicated support for Athena; Trust Center and API docs available; published 99.9% uptime (Enterprise). Global presence (London, NYC, SF) suggests multi-timezone coverage. Security incidents via security@humaans.io. Sources: https://humaans.io/pricing?utm_source=openai, https://humaans.io/?utm_source=openai, https://humaans.io/security?utm_source=openai
Integration hints: Pre-built integrations across SSO/IDP (Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID, SAML/OIDC, Okta, JumpCloud), collaboration (Slack, Calendars), eSignature (DocuSign, Contractbook), ATS (Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever, Teamtailor, Workable, Pinpoint, Gem, Manatal), EOR/Payroll (Remote, Oyster, Papaya Global, Symmetrical, PayCaptain, Salary), Finance/Equity/Spend/Comp (Carta, Pulley, Pave, Figures, Pleo, Spendesk, Ramp, Causal, Ledgy, Runway, Ravio, Mesh, Cledara, Payap), Security/Compliance (Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto), Engagement/Performance/LMS (Lattice, CultureAmp, Leapsome, Workvivo, Eletive, Officevibe, Frankli, Appraisd, WorkRamp, Ethena, Sana Labs, Workleap), IT/assets/ops (Hofy, Setyl, AccessOwl, Idemeum, Ploy), Benefits/Recognition (Ben, Bonusly, Goody, Assembly, LearnAmp, Happl, Kota), Other (Zapier, Productive, Engine travel, ChartHop, Gradar, Insightful, CakeDrop, Abacum, Cartha). Robust REST API with scopes/roles and Webhooks (Enterprise). Sources: https://humaans.io/integrations?utm_source=openai, https://docs.humaans.io/api/?utm_source=openai
- Built-in time tracking in Humaans HRIS to centralise time & attendance data
- Flexible tracking models: fixed working schedules or hourly clock-in/clock-out
- Simple review and approval workflow for managers
- Compliance support to help ensure government regulations are met
- Manager visibility: understand schedules at a glance or drill into details
- Timesheet submissions and entries available via API for automation and custom integrations; export fields include total time, status, reviewer, submittedAt, start/end dates
- Reporting & analytics across workforce data within HRIS
- Integrations & extensibility: robust REST API, webhooks, integration sandbox; pre-built integrations with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Okta, DocuSign, Carta, Lattice, Ashby, Greenhouse, and more
- SSO and identity: OpenID Connect SSO, Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra, SAML 2.0
- Security controls: EU-hosted infrastructure, multi-layer encryption (AES256 at rest; TLS 1.3 in transit), application-level encryption for sensitive fields, role-based access control, immutable audit logs, regular penetration testing, automated backups, HSTS, security headers
- Compliance posture: GDPR compliant, SOC 2 Type 2 certified, ISO 27001:2022 certified; DPA available via Trust Center
- Enterprise readiness: audit logs export, custom roles, webhooks, sandbox, priority support, 99.9% uptime on Enterprise plan
Pricing hints: Timesheets is included in the HRIS Growth plan; Enterprise adds advanced controls (e.g., SAML SSO, unlimited custom roles, audit log exports, webhooks) and priority support with 99.9% uptime. Engagement is via Talk to Sales. Startup Program offers discounted access for eligible early-stage startups.
Security hints: EU-hosted infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform; AES256 encryption at rest; TLS 1.3 in transit; additional application-level encryption; SOC 2 Type 2 certified; ISO 27001:2022 certified; GDPR compliant; SSO via Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra, OpenID Connect, and SAML 2.0; role-based access control; immutable, searchable audit logs; regular penetration testing; automated backups; HSTS and security headers.
Compliance hints: GDPR compliant; SOC 2 Type 2; ISO 27001:2022; Data Processing Agreement available via Trust Center; UK Data Protection Act 2018 alignment noted.
Implementation hints: Setup typically takes from a few days to a few months depending on data readiness, integrations, team distribution, and policies. Humaans offers tailored implementation, fully managed data migration, and dedicated Customer Success with training to ensure a smooth onboarding.
Support hints: Support via email/team contact and support portal links; dedicated Customer Success Manager, dedicated training, and priority support on Enterprise. 99.9% uptime target on Enterprise.
Integration hints: Pre-built integrations include Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Okta, DocuSign, Carta, Lattice, Ashby, Greenhouse, and more. Developer tooling includes a REST API, webhooks, and an integration sandbox. SSO integrations include Okta and Microsoft Entra (SAML/OIDC). Timesheet data is accessible via API endpoints for entries and submissions; exports support timesheet datasets.
Features at a Glance
Core HR
- Employee records
- Org chart
- Workflows
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Multi-country
- Roles & permissions
- Multi-entity
Time Tracking
- Timesheets
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Performance
- Reviews
Compensation
- Comp cycles
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Azure AD integration
- Slack integration
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
- SCIM
- MFA
Compliance
- GDPR
- DPA available
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
Pricing Model
On request
Pricing for the Growth and Enterprise HRIS plans is available on request. Humaans also lists the separately offered Athena AI platform and optional HRIS modules, including AI Companion, Performance Management, and Headcount and Compensation Planning. Preferential rates are offered to portfolio companies of venture capital and private equity firms and similar organisations.
Implementation
Support
Email · Cat · Help Center · Dedicated account manager
Integrations
Integration sandbox
OtherSafe environment for building and testing integrations.
Microsoft 365
SSOSSO; 2FA via IdP.
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
SSOSAML SSO (Enterprise) and SCIM/provisioning.
Cledara
OtherSaaS spend management.
API
APIRobust public API for extensibility.
Webhooks
WebhookEvent-driven integrations; Enterprise includes webhooks.
Culture Amp
OtherEngagement/experience
Workleap
OtherEmployee experience (formerly GSoft)
REST API
APIRobust API with scoped tokens
Integration Sandbox
OtherDevelopment/testing environment for integrations; included in the Enterprise Plan.
Timesheet exports
APIExport dataset includes total time, status, reviewer, submittedAt, start/end.
Abacum
FinanceFinancial Planning & Analysis
Orgnostic
Analytics/PlanningPeople analytics
Google Workspace
SSOSSO/IdP
Microsoft Entra (Azure AD)
SSOSSO/IdP
Okta
SSOSSO/IdP
JumpCloud
SSOSSO/IdP
SAML 2.0
SSOProtocol
OpenID Connect
SSOProtocol
Greenhouse
ATSLever
ATSAshby
ATSWorkable
ATSTeamtailor
ATSPinpoint
ATSGem
ATSSourcing/CRM
Manatal
ATSRemote
PayrollGlobal EOR/Payroll
Oyster
PayrollGlobal EOR/Payroll
Papaya Global
PayrollGlobal payroll/EOR
PayCaptain
PayrollSymmetrical
PayrollSalary
PayrollPayap
PayrollCarta
EquityPulley
EquityLedgy
EquityPleo
FinanceSpend management
Spendesk
FinanceSpend management
Ramp
FinanceSpend management
Moss
FinanceSpend management
Mesh
FinanceSpend management
Causal
FinancePlanning/modeling
Ravio
Analytics/PlanningCompensation benchmarking
Figures
Analytics/PlanningCompensation benchmarking
Pave
Analytics/PlanningCompensation planning/benchmarking
Runway
FinanceFinancial planning
Vanta
Security/ComplianceDrata
Security/ComplianceSecureframe
Security/ComplianceSprinto
Security/ComplianceHofy
Security/ComplianceDevice/equipment management
Setyl
Security/ComplianceIT asset management
AccessOwl
Security/ComplianceAccess management
Idemeum
Security/ComplianceIdentity platform
Ploy
Security/ComplianceSiit
Security/ComplianceIT service/employee helpdesk
Lattice
Engagement/Performance/LearningCultureAmp
Engagement/Performance/LearningLeapsome
Engagement/Performance/LearningOfficevibe
Engagement/Performance/LearningWorkvivo
Engagement/Performance/LearningEletive
Engagement/Performance/LearningFrankli
Engagement/Performance/LearningStaffCircle
Engagement/Performance/LearningWorkRamp
Engagement/Performance/LearningLMS
Ethena
Engagement/Performance/LearningCompliance training
Sana Labs
Engagement/Performance/LearningLMS/AI Learning
LearnAmp
Engagement/Performance/LearningDocuSign
eSignatureContractbook
eSignatureGoogle Calendar
CalendarApple Calendar
CalendarMicrosoft Outlook Calendar
CalendarSlack
OtherDigests/notifications
Guru
Knowledge BaseBonusly
Rewards/GiftingRecognition
Goody
Rewards/GiftingMarriage
Blissbook
OtherEmployee handbook/policies
Productive
OtherPSA/time-tracking
Engine
Engagement/Performance/LearningChartHop
Analytics/PlanningOrg planning/people analytics
Cartha
OtherZapier
AutomationHumaans API
APIPublic REST API; developer hub
Humaans Webhooks
WebhookEvent-driven integrations
