Midlane
AI-powered HR suite for medium-sized commercial businesses and companies operating on a shift schedule
Midlane offers an integrated, AI-powered HR software suite for operational businesses, with a focus on frontline workers and shift-based work. It combines recruiting, HRIS, shift scheduling and time tracking, and payroll preparation. Self-service onboarding, digital personnel files and automatically generated documents support workflows; the software automates HR processes, maintains data quality and reduces the workload of HR teams. Founded in 2023, the company is based in Berlin and has 2–10 employees.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO 27001
Data & Hosting
Data residency
EU, Germany
Hosting
Details: GDPR-compliant; processes ISO 27001-compliant; “Made in Germany.”
Retention & deletion
According to the privacy policy, customer identification data is retained for six years after the contract ends. Prospect data is retained for three years or until an earlier deletion request. Midlane states that audit logs are retained for one year.
Feature Scope
HRIS: Self-service onboarding, automated personnel files, automatic document generation, interactive and legally compliant training. Recruiting: Modern, AI-powered workflows, faster hiring, and a candidate-friendly digital process to strengthen the employer brand. Scheduling & Time Tracking: Simple, data-driven shift scheduling and time tracking; AI adjusts shifts based on demand to increase satisfaction and performance. Payroll/Payroll Preparation: timely payroll preparation “at the click of a button,” centralized and up-to-date payroll information, simplified cutoff date. Frontline Design: mobile-optimized, accessible, accessible via email, SMS, or WhatsApp, very easy to use, multilingual; AI assistant supports employees. Compliance & Data Quality: Regular audits, automatic data collection, management of expiring documents, complete personnel data, and audit readiness. Security: GDPR-compliant; processes ISO 27001-compliant; “Made in Germany.” Integration Note: According to the investor statement, seamless integration into technical platforms (without specific interface details).
Pricing hints: Demo/inquiry required (“Book a demo,” “Pricing & Premium Features” in the demo CTA).
Security hints: GDPR-compliant; ISO 27001-compliant processes.
Compliance hints: GDPR, ISO 27001-compliant processes. Features for legally compliant training, document and deadline management, and audit support. No references to SOC 2, DPA/AVV downloads, or other certifications on the visible pages.
Implementation hints: Self-service onboarding for employees; onboarding service mentioned during demo/sales meetings (“Onboarding Service and Getting to Know the Team”).
Support hints: Contact/demo request via website.
Integration hints: Investor statement emphasizes seamless integration into existing technical platforms, without effort or risk.
- AI-powered, customized recruiting workflows to accelerate all process phases; Goal: up to 80% faster time-to-hire.
- Scalability for high volumes of applicants; pipeline management including selection, contract creation, digital signatures, and document management.
- Automation of administrative tasks (e.g., requesting documents such as forklift licenses, master data entry).
- Scheduling with automatic reminders via WhatsApp, email, or SMS to reduce interview no-shows.
- Modern, seamless candidate experience; mobile-optimized, accessible, multilingual; use via email, SMS, or WhatsApp; AI assistant supports user inquiries.
- Suite integration: Connection with HRIS, shift scheduling/time tracking, and payroll within Midlane for end-to-end processes and data consistency.
- Security: Access restrictions (need-to-know), encryption during transmission and storage, regular internal/external security audits, security awareness training.
- Data residency: Hosted on servers in Germany.
- Compliance: GDPR-compliant (EU-GDPR); processes ISO 27001-compliant (statement: compliant), regulatory and occupational safety compliance; Trust Center available.
- Notifications/communication channels: WhatsApp, email, SMS (for reminders and candidate communication).
- Suite note on payroll: ITSG certificate for reporting/data exchange with social security agencies (relevant across the entire suite).
Pricing hints: Demo/sales consultation for “Pricing & Premium Features” is offered.
Security hints: • Encryption in transit and at rest; access restricted to authorized employees; regular internal/external audits; security awareness training. • Hosting in Germany. • Processes ISO 27001 compliant.
Compliance notes: GDPR-compliant; German data protection and occupational safety regulations are adhered to according to the provider. ISO 27001-compliant processes. ITSG certification (payroll module of the suite).
Implementation hints: Onboarding service is offered (“Onboarding Service and Get to Know the Team”).
Support hints: Contact/demo via website (“Contact,” “Book a demo”). Trust Center linked.
Integration hints: Communication via WhatsApp, email, and SMS is integrated. Recruiting is embedded in the Midlane suite (HRIS, Shift & Time, Payroll).
- Employee self-service onboarding in the user’s native language with step-by-step guidance and real-time data validation for automatic capture of accurate master data
- Self-updating digital personnel file with auto-reminders for missing or expiring data and documents
- Real-time absence management: vacations, sick leave, short-term absences, shift swaps, and vacation planning—all managed centrally and transparently
- Automated documents & digital signatures: Automatically generate contracts and HR documents from accurate personnel data; sign them digitally in a legally compliant manner
- Training & development: Provide mandatory training and learning content on mobile devices; track progress digitally; generate audit-proof proof of qualifications
- Frontline design: Mobile-first, accessible, multilingual; access via the Midlane app, WhatsApp, or SMS; AI assistant supports employees and managers with questions and tasks
- Customizable, dynamic workflows: High flexibility for mapping operational processes; automation for efficient workflows
- Modern UX for HR teams: Dark mode, keyboard shortcuts for quick operation
- Activity tracking/audit trail: Full traceability between HR and operational teams, audit-proof – ideal for audits
- Integrations: Interfaces with common HR and recruiting solutions for seamless data flow and fewer errors
- Security/compliance (selected notes): GDPR-compliant; processes ISO 27001-compliant; Focus on data security and reliability; Trust Center linked
- Suite context: Part of the Midlane HR Suite with Recruiting, Shift & Time (time tracking/shift scheduling), and payroll preparation for integrated end-to-end HR processes
Pricing hints: Sales-driven model with “Book a demo”/Contact. Plausible: subscription/license-based, possibly per employee or location (unconfirmed).
Security hints: Stated: GDPR-compliant; processes ISO 27001-compliant; activity tracking/audit trail; Trust Center linked.
Compliance hints: GDPR compliance stated; processes ISO 27001-compliant. Training/certification for audit security supported.
Implementation hints: Onboarding via Employee Self-Service reduces manual effort; workflows are individually configurable.
Support hints: Public resources: contact form/“Book a demo,” website/blog, and LinkedIn.
Integration hints: “Interface with common HR and recruiting solutions”; seamless integration into existing system landscape.
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- AI screening/ranking
- Job requisitions
- Pipeline/Kanban
- Interview scheduling
- Offer management
- E-signature
Core HR
- Employee records
- Document management
- Employee self-service
- Workflows
- Manager self-service
- Roles & permissions
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Learning
- Assignments
Time Tracking
- Timesheets
- Clock in/out
Mobile
- Responsive UI
- iOS/Android app
Administration
- Audit trail
Compliance
- GDPR
Analytics
- Dashboards
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Leave
- Leave policies
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Pricing Model
On request
A demo or inquiry is required.
Implementation
Self-service onboarding for employees. Onboarding service/team mentioned in the sales process.
Support
Time zones: - CET/CEST
Contact/Demo Request via the Website.
Integrations
Candidate Communication and Automatic Interview Reminders
E‑Mail
OtherCandidate Communication and Automatic Interview Reminders
SMS
OtherCandidate Communication and Automatic Interview Reminders
Midlane HRIS (native Suite‑Integration)
HRISSeamless processes and data consistency within the Midlane Suite
Midlane Schichtplanung/Zeiterfassung (native Suite‑Integration)
Time & AttendanceIntegration with shift and time tracking processes in the suite
Midlane Payroll (native Suite‑Integration)
PayrollSeamless data flows for payroll processing; ITSG certification for social security reporting in the payroll module
DATEV LODAS
PayrollExport/transmission of confirmed payroll-related data; provider specifies secure, encrypted transmission
DATEV Lohn & Gehalt
PayrollExport/transmission of confirmed payroll-related data; support as described on the product page
Midlane Public API
APIOpen API, according to the developer documentation (docs.midlane.com), for integration and extensibility
Zapier
OtherIntegration as described in the developer documentation; enables no-code integrations and automations
HR- und Recruiting-Lösungen (unspezifiziert)
OtherInterfaces with common HR and recruiting systems are listed.
