Umantis HR-Suite Flex
Abacus Umantis — HR software for everything and everyone
Abacus Umantis AG offers a cloud-based HR software suite (100% SaaS) for small and medium-sized businesses through to large enterprises. The two product lines—HR-Suite Flex and HR-Suite SmartKMU—cover end-to-end HR processes, including applicant tracking, job marketing, talent management, onboarding/offboarding, employee development, compensation, employee communication, HR core, digital personnel files, time management, digital signatures, employment references, workforce planning, travel and expense management, payroll (including payroll services in Germany), and data analysis with the Data Cockpit. The platform is GDPR-compliant and is hosted in Germany and Switzerland, operating in ISO-certified data centers (including NTT Switzerland SA) with a strong focus on data protection and IT security.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- ISO-zertifizierte Rechenzentren (konkrete Norm nicht genannt)
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Switzerland
Hosting
Organizational safeguards: confidentiality agreements, clean-desk policy, home/mobile office policies, information classification
Retention & deletion
Backup deletion periods are defined; privacy by design and by default; privacy-friendly default settings are described.
Data centers are described as "ISO-certified"
Feature Scope
Extensive feature set (modules): Applicant Management & Job Marketing, Talent Management, Onboarding/Offboarding, Employee Development, Performance & Goal Setting, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Communication, Administration/HR Core (including Digital Personnel File (eFile) & Document Management), Time Management/Time Tracking, Digital Signature (eSign), Job Reference, Workforce Scheduling including complex shift planning, Travel & Expense Management, Payroll Services Germany/Payroll Accounting, Data Analysis & Data Cockpit. High Customizability: cross-module workflow engine; high degree of front-end customization (forms can be created by the user). Process automation and centralized, cloud-based deployment. Security: Hosting in ISO-certified, dedicated Swiss data centers by NTT Switzerland SA; encryption of backups & at-rest data with LUKS1 (aes-xts-plain64, 256-bit); daily, weekly, and monthly backups with defined retention periods; secure data deletion via NetApp (immediate overwrite & disk erasure process); 24/7 automated monitoring; monthly security updates/patches (first in test environments), critical patches deployed promptly; minimal downtime; according to the provider, no cyber incidents to date. Data Protection & Compliance: GDPR and Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG); Privacy by Design & by Default; privacy-friendly default settings (described in online help); central data protection mailbox; organizational measures (confidentiality agreement, clean desk policy, home/mobile office regulations, information classification). Data Residency: Switzerland. Integrations: Open system with modern APIs for connecting third-party systems. Implementation & Operation: Needs assessment, definition of ideal processes, in-house implementation, and comprehensive support; support team handles configuration; assistance with migration (e.g., from Rexx) and training. Note on Payroll: German payroll currently under development, according to comparison sites.
Pricing hints: Modular SaaS model with the option to choose “as many modules as you need”; fair, market-standard, and transparent cost structures mentioned.
Security hints: Hosting: NTT Switzerland SA, ISO-certified, dedicated data centers in Switzerland. Encryption: Backups & at-rest data LUKS1, aes-xts-plain64, 256-bit. Backups: daily/weekly/monthly with retention periods. Data deletion: NetApp storage with secure overwriting & disk erasure process. Operations: 24/7 monitoring, monthly security updates/tests, rapid deployment of critical patches, minimal downtime; provider reports no previous cyber incidents. Organizational access controls: confidentiality obligations, clean desk policy, home/mobile office rules, information classification.
Compliance hints: GDPR and Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG); Privacy by Design & Default; Data protection management processes and central data protection contact point. Data centers are “ISO-certified” (specific standards not named).
Implementation hints: Joint needs assessment, definition of ideal processes, in-house implementation, and close support during the rollout phase; Support handles configuration; Migration from Rexx is actively supported; Training for employees.
Support hints: Channels: Email and phone (multiple DACH locations); central data protection email address available. Statement: Support also handles configuration for customers and provides comprehensive advice. Technical operations with 24/7 monitoring by an internal IT operations team.
Integration hints: “Open system with modern APIs” for connecting third-party systems.
Fully integrated, modular HR suite (e.g., applicant management, job marketing, talent management, onboarding/offboarding, employee development, compensation, employee communication, HR core, digital personnel file/eFile, time management, digital signature, employment reference, workforce planning, travel expenses & reimbursements, payroll service/payroll processing, data analysis/Data Cockpit) – individually configurable to customer processes. Digital personnel file (eFile) with centralized, structured storage, intelligent search, fast access control, complete history; role- and permission-based access, logging of all changes/accesses, cross-location & mobile access. Compliance and data protection features: Role and permission model, change/access logging, retention period management & deletion routines, consent management, hosting in Switzerland/EU, Privacy by Design/Default. Security/Hosting: Operation in dedicated, ISO-certified data centers operated by NTT Switzerland SA; Encryption of backups & data-at-rest (LUKS1, aes-xts-plain64, 256-bit); daily/weekly/monthly backups with regulated retention periods; secure data deletion via NetApp (immediate overwrite, disk erasure process); 24/7 automated monitoring, regular patches/updates, rapid implementation of critical patches; very low unplanned downtime. Integrations: Open system with modern APIs for connecting third-party systems.
Pricing hints: Fair, market-standard, and transparent cost structures; modular feature set, selective module usage possible.
Security hints: Hosting in dedicated, ISO-certified data centers (NTT Switzerland SA); encryption of backups and data-at-rest with LUKS1 (aes-xts-plain64, 256-bit); daily/weekly/monthly backups with retention periods; secure data deletion via NetApp; 24/7 monitoring, regular security updates/patches; role-based access, comprehensive audit logs; cross-location/mobile access; provider reports no historical cyber incidents and minimal downtime.
Compliance hints: GDPR and Swiss DPA are supported; Privacy by Design/Default; consent management, roles/permissions, logging, retention/deletion policies; hosting options in Switzerland/EU. Data centers: ISO-certified.
Implementation hints: In-house implementation with strong support; three-stage implementation process, intensive change management, methods such as Lego Serious Play; individual configuration per customer; migration from competitor systems (e.g., Rexx) is supported.
Support hints: Local presence/availability in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; support also handles configuration tasks and provides comprehensive consulting. Data protection contact: datenschutz@umantis.com.
Integration hints: Open system with modern APIs for connecting third-party systems.
Features at a Glance
Recruiting & ATS
- Job requisitions
- Career site
- Multi-posting
- E-signature
- Recruiting analytics
- CV parsing
- Interview scheduling
- Scorecards
- Offer management
Core HR
- Employee records
- Workflows
- Document management
- Roles & permissions
- Employee self-service
- Manager self-service
- Org chart
- Positions
Time Tracking
- Clock in/out
- Timesheets
- Overtime rules
Onboarding
- Onboarding checklists
- Tasks & owners
Offboarding
- Offboarding checklists
Performance
- Reviews
- Goals/OKRs
- 360 feedback
Compensation
- Salary bands
- Comp cycles
Talent
- Skills management
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- Data export
- API
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Administration
- Custom fields
- Audit trail
Security & IT
- RBAC
- Data residency region
- SSO/SAML
- Audit logs
Compliance
- GDPR
Payroll
- Gross-to-net
- Payslips
- Tax/reporting
Leave
- Approvals
- Calendars/absence
Learning
- Course catalog
Pricing Model
On request
Implementation
Implementation in collaboration with the customer: assessing needs, defining ideal processes, and supporting the rollout. Support handles configuration.
Support
Email · Phone
Time zones: DACH/CET; 24/7 Monitoring of Technical Operations
Multiple locations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH); a central email address for data protection is available. Upon request, the support team will handle configuration and provide comprehensive advice.
Integrations
Umantis Zeitwirtschaft (Time Management)
OtherModule of the Umantis HR Suite; flexible connection/integration.
Umantis Onboarding
OtherModule of the Umantis HR Suite; flexible connectivity/integration.
Umantis Offboarding
OtherModule of the Umantis HR Suite; flexible connectivity/integration.
Umantis Open API
APIAn open system with modern APIs for integrating third-party systems.
Umantis Vergütung (Compensation)
OtherModule of the Umantis HR Suite; flexible connectivity/integration.
Umantis eSign
OtherElectronic Signatures in the Umantis Ecosystem; Integration with the Personnel File.
Umantis API
APIAPIs available.
