Kombo HRIS API
Kombo — All your integrations with one API
Kombo is a unified API for HRIS, ATS, LMS, and Payroll that lets B2B vendors offer hundreds of HR and recruiting integrations through a single connection. It provides a developer-friendly API, webhooks, SFTP options, a white‑label connector, and an operations dashboard with scopes and logs. Kombo is GDPR-aligned and certified for ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 Type II.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU, US
Retention & deletion
Logs are stored for 30 days by default; longer retention is available on request with the Enterprise plan. According to Kombo, synced data that is no longer needed is deleted within 14 days.
Feature Scope
Unified API for HRIS & Payroll systems with deep read/write coverage; real-time and near real-time updates via upstream webhooks and a data-changed webhook (default sync every ~3 hours; faster on Scale/Enterprise); comprehensive data models (employees, org structure, compensation, absences, attendance, performance, documents, skills, job positions); bi-directional data flow to pull and update HRIS/payroll data; Create Employee feature with dynamic, HRIS-specific form schema and validation; Data Explorer UI to view, search, and execute write actions on live data; Komboman in-dashboard API client for testing both Kombo unified endpoints and passthrough APIs; SCIM integrations; SFTP connections; passthrough API to access native endpoints; custom fields, field remapping, filtering, scopes, audit logs, logs/retention, setup flow, error handling, and deletion policy; sandboxes for major systems (e.g., SAP, Workday). Security-related capabilities include scoped data access, comprehensive audit trails, offboarding automation flows, and enterprise SAML SSO. Certifications: ISO and SOC 2 Type 2.
Pricing hints: Plans: Start, Scale, Enterprise. Pricing = fixed annual platform fee (by features/support level) + variable per-customer fee per connected end-customer (unit cost decreases with scale). Flat fee per connection (not per API call/data volume). Free proof-of-concept available. Start includes core integrations, unified read/write API, self-serve onboarding, and unlimited Slack/Email support. Scale adds sandboxes (e.g., SAP, Workday), higher sync frequency, prioritized feature requests, extended log retention (30 days), SFTP integrations, dedicated account manager, and faster support. Enterprise adds white-glove onboarding, advanced log retention (90+ days), SAML SSO, bespoke/custom integrations with SLAs, strategic reviews, support SLAs/training, partnerships access. Estimates depend on expected volume/features.
Security hints: ISO and SOC 2 Type 2 certified; SAML-based SSO available on Enterprise; audit logs and configurable log retention; scopes to limit data access; real-time departure/role-change webhooks to automate offboarding and reduce unauthorized access.
Compliance hints: ISO and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications; audit trails/log retention support compliance needs.
Implementation hints: Most customers get first integration live within 1–2 weeks; example case: 6 weeks to migrate multiple integrations; integration times measured in weeks, not months. Start offers self-serve onboarding; Enterprise offers white-glove onboarding and shared/on-customer calls. Sandboxes provided (e.g., SAP, Workday). Default sync every ~3 hours; faster syncs available on Scale/Enterprise; webhooks provide near-instant updates when supported.
Support hints: Unlimited Slack/MS Teams and Email across all plans; dedicated account manager on Scale; support SLAs and training on Enterprise; faster response times on higher tiers; extensive docs, dashboard tools (Data Explorer, Komboman). Offices in New York and Berlin.
Integration hints: 120+ HRIS supported; broad catalog including Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, ADP, Gusto, Paylocity, UKG, Rippling, Kenjo, etc. Integration methods: unified API, upstream webhooks, data-changed webhooks, SCIM, SFTP, passthrough API, and sandboxes. Marketplace/partner support and listing guidance available. Example connector detail: Kenjo supports employees, org, employments, groups with notes.
- One API to 120+ HRIS with deep read/write coverage and a unified data model (HRIS/ATS/LMS/Payroll). • Real-time sync and webhooks for new hires, role changes, department transfers, and departures. • Standardized employee profiles incl. department, location, employment details for spend/access control. • Org structure sync: legal entities, departments, cost centers, reporting hierarchies. • Enterprise HRIS coverage: data mapping and handling of complex enterprise security/compliance needs. • Developer tooling: dashboard with error detection, logs, data explorer, custom field explorer, API explorer/testing. • Configuration and control: scopes (data minimization), custom fields, field remapping, filtering, data quality view. • Observability: request/log history, extended/advanced log retention (30–90+ days by plan), audit logs. • Passthrough API to call native endpoints when needed; test via Komboman (built-in API client). • Webhooks and SFTP integrations; white-label connection guides. • Sandboxes (e.g., SAP, Workday) for testing/POC. • Security/compliance: GDPR posture, ISO and SOC 2 Type II certification; SAML SSO (Enterprise); uptime SLA (Enterprise). • Support and enablement: dedicated Slack/MS Teams/Email support, faster response SLAs on higher tiers, solution guidance and marketplace partner intros.
Pricing hints: Plan-based (Start, Scale, Enterprise) with a fixed annual platform fee (features/support level) plus a variable per-connected end-customer fee that decreases with scale; not charged per API call or data volume. Free proof-of-concept/sandbox to validate use case before contracting. Scale adds sandboxes (SAP, Workday), higher sync frequency; Enterprise adds SAML SSO, custom integrations with SLAs, support SLAs/training, advanced log retention.
Security hints: GDPR posture; ISO and SOC 2 Type II certified; SAML-based SSO available on Enterprise; audit logs and extended/advanced log retention; scopes to minimize/control data; uptime SLA (Enterprise). Best-practices support and observability via dashboard/logs.
Compliance hints: GDPR, ISO certification, SOC 2 Type II noted.
Implementation hints: Typical time-to-first-live integration is 1–2 weeks starting in sandbox and then moving to production. Free POC available. Enterprise offers white-glove onboarding, customer onboarding call support, and structured check-ins (e.g., monthly for 12 weeks), go-live checks, post go-live review, and team enablement.
Support hints: Unlimited Slack/MS Teams and Email support across plans; faster response times on higher tiers; dedicated account manager (Scale+); formal Support SLAs and training (Enterprise). Access to integration experts, engineers, and PMs.
Integration hints: 120+ HRIS supported via one unified API with deep read/write; real-time webhooks; SFTP integrations; sandboxes for SAP, Workday; passthrough API to call native endpoints; white-label connection guides; marketplace/partner introductions.
Features at a Glance
Integrations
- Okta integration
- Azure AD integration
Analytics
- Dashboards
Core HR
- Employee records
- Org chart
Performance
- Reviews
Time Tracking
- Timesheets
Compliance
- GDPR
- SOC 2
- DPA available
- ISO 27001
Security & IT
- SCIM
- RBAC
- SSO/SAML
- Audit logs
- MFA
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Pricing Model
On request
Plans: Start, Scale and Enterprise. Pricing consists of a fixed annual platform fee and a variable fee per connected end customer. The per-customer fee is calculated monthly and decreases as volume grows. Kombo does not charge per API call or data volume. A free proof of concept is available before signing a contract. Kombo requires the expected number of connections and needed features to provide a quote; price on request.
Implementation
Support
Email · Cat · Help Center · Dedicated account manager
SLA: Support SLAs are included in the Enterprise plan. Kombo states that the Scale plan has faster support response times but does not publish specific response times on its pricing page.
Integrations
Unified API (120+ HRIS/ATS/Payroll/LMS)
APIRead/write coverage with standardized employee profiles across 120+ systems.
120+ HRIS (via Kombo Unified API)
HRISSingle integration to many HRIS providers for read/write coverage
SAP (SuccessFactors/HCM)
HRISSandbox access available; enterprise coverage
ATS systems (various)
ATSUnified API coverage (read/write)
LMS systems (various)
OtherUnified API coverage (read/write)
Payroll systems (various)
PayrollUnified API coverage (read/write)
SCIM
SSOAutomated user/group sync and de/provisioning with IDPs (Enterprise)
Okta
SSOIDP for SAML/SCIM
Azure AD
SSOIDP for SAML/SCIM
White-label Connect
OtherEmbeddable connection/setup experience for end-customers
Real-time Webhooks
WebhookEvents for role changes, department transfers, and departures to trigger provisioning/deprovisioning.
Passthrough API
APICall native integration endpoints for edge cases outside the unified schema.
SFTP
OtherFile-based integrations supported; useful for batch data exchange.
Komboman (in-dashboard API client)
OtherTest unified and passthrough endpoints directly from the Kombo dashboard.
White-label connection guides
OtherEmbeddable guides to streamline customer authentication/connection flows.
Workday (sandbox)
HRISSandbox access for development/testing.
SAP SuccessFactors (sandbox)
HRISSandbox access for development/testing.
Unified API (200+ integrations across HRIS/ATS/LMS)
APISingle API surface for 120+ HRIS specifically; 200+ total across HRIS/ATS/LMS
Webhooks
WebhookReal-time data sync to keep benchmarks and comp cycles current
SFTP integrations
OtherSupported for batch or enterprise edge cases
HRIS write-back
APIWrite approved compensation changes (e.g., salary, levels/bands/grades) to source HRIS
SAML SSO
SSOAvailable on Enterprise plans
Workday
HRISEnterprise HRIS; sandbox access on higher plans
SAP SuccessFactors
HRISEnterprise HRIS; sandbox access on higher plans
BambooHR
HRISHiBob
HRISADP Workforce Now
HRISUKG Pro
HRISUKG Ready
HRISPersonio
HRISPaylocity
HRISPaycor
HRISCezanne
HRISFactorial
HRISSage HR
HRISDayforce (Ceridian Dayforce)
HRISUnified API (120+ HRIS)
HRISOne API with unified data model and deep read/write coverage across 120+ HRIS.
SAP
HRISSandbox available for testing.
Komboman
OtherBuilt-in API client for exploring/testing native endpoints and passthrough.
Marketplace/partner introductions
OtherIntroductions to relevant partners/marketplaces for go-to-market enablement.
