Personio is the intelligent HR platform and the market leader in Germany, recognised as one of Europe's leading HR systems for SMEs and scaling businesses. Headquartered in Munich, Personio empowers organisations to simplify, automate, and optimise HR processes, including payroll, recruiting, onboarding, absence management, and employee data administration.
As of 2025, Personio serves over 15,000 customers, primarily organisations with 50 to 5,000 employees across Europe and beyond. With its cloud-based software and rapid growth, Personio has established itself as one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS providers in the HR technology sector and remains one of Europe's first and most valuable unicorns.
Company Overview
Type
Private
Industry
Software (HR Technology, SaaS)
Founded
2015
Founders
Hanno Renner, Jonas Rieke, Roman Schumacher, Arseniy Vershinin
Personio’s cloud-based HR management suite includes:[1]
Core HR: Employee data, document management, and workflows
Payroll: Automated payroll processing and compliance
Recruiting: Applicant tracking, onboarding, and talent management
Time & Attendance: Absence tracking, leave management, and scheduling
Integrations: API and marketplace for connecting Personio to other business apps
History
Personio was founded in 2015 by Hanno Renner, Ignaz Forstmeier, Roman Schumacher and Arseniy Vershinin, alumni of the Technical University of Munich. The company emerged from a program of the Center for Digital Technology and Management. The company initially targeted startups and SMEs, quickly addressing a market gap for efficient, scalable HR solutions in Europe. Personio's software is provided for a subscription payment and can simplify or completely automate processes in the area of human resource management and payroll.
The subscription-based platform enables HR teams to automate core processes, improve compliance, and enhance employee experience. Personio integrates with other business tools, supporting digital transformation for modern workplaces.
Major investments include:
October 2021: $230 million funding round led by Greenoaks Capital Partners, Altimeter, and Alkeon Capital.
June 2022: Series E funding of $250 million, accelerating international expansion and product development.
Products and services
Personio’s cloud-based HR management suite includes:
Core HR: Employee data, document management, and workflows
Payroll: Automated payroll processing and compliance
Recruiting: Applicant tracking, onboarding, and talent management
Time & Attendance: Absence tracking, leave management, and scheduling
Integrations: API and marketplace for connecting Personio to other business apps
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