Custom HCM development: Human Capital Management System
We develop a custom human capital management system (HCM) for you that gives you a powerful suite of technology and software tools for HR administration as well as for recruiting and hiring staff.
An HCM prototype in 3 days –
Need a fast and cost-effective solution? We build a functional prototype of your human capital management system within 3 working days.
Structr has been used successfully as a platform by companies and organisations of every size since 2015. Structr has been security-audited by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), ensuring the best possible protection for your sensitive HR data.
At Structr, we have been programming bespoke custom software based on a Neo4j graph database for more than a decade. Call us any time on +49 800 / 78 78 287 or use our contact form to have us develop an HCM system that adapts 100% to your HR processes.
A Structr HCM combines the power of a Neo4j graph database with intuitive low-code tools. With human capital management software from Structr, payroll, recruiting, time tracking and employee self-service (ESS) can be optimised through an integrated process engine (BPMN).
We develop a human capital management system (HCM) tailored precisely to your company.
Custom HCM development
We develop custom human capital management solutions that can be adapted and scaled at will within a few milliseconds. Structr-based HCM software is a powerful all-in-one platform with a unique combination of a Neo4j graph database, low-code tools and automated API interfaces.
Human capital management systems developed with Structr are characterised by maximum agility. Database schemas for new HR requirements can be adapted in the visual editor. Because the schema is stored as a graph, changes take effect within milliseconds while the system is running.
A Structr HCM enables complex queries without any loss of performance. Neo4j stores relationships as direct pointers, which eliminates slow SQL and JOIN queries. Query speed remains extremely high even with deeply nested personnel structures.
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Structr offers a flexible full-stack solution. Developers no longer have to go through the tedious work of integrating database, ORM, backend framework, authentication and frontend. Structr brings all of these components together in one coherent environment.
Compared with classic custom development, Structr cuts development time drastically, because around 80% of the standard infrastructure is available from day one. You get the easy-to-manage infrastructure of standard software while benefiting from the high flexibility of an in-house development.
Structr human capital management software is a tailor-made open-source solution. We adapt the software entirely to your HR processes. The HCM can be run completely on your own servers or in a sovereign European cloud, so you do not become dependent on US cloud providers.
HCM features
The most important HCM features include payroll, recruiting, master data management, workforce analytics and an integrated DAM for a digital personnel file.
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Payroll
Payroll is one of the most important features of a human capital management system. An HCM system developed with Structr brings together all relevant data such as recorded working hours, shift allowances, bonuses and sick days. The REST APIs Structr generates automatically allow seamless integration with external payroll accounting programs such as DATEV. Error-prone manual transfers are no longer necessary.
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Recruiting
The HCM manages recruiting across the entire applicant lifecycle. With a Structr HCM, your recruiting strategy can be mapped exactly in the software. The native process engine (BPMN) makes it possible to automate specific, multi-stage selection procedures, automatic scheduling of appointments and internal feedback loops between HR and specialist departments while saving resources.
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Editing master data
An HCM makes it easy to edit master data. With a Structr HCM, employees can update master data such as addresses, emergency contacts and bank details without any hassle. The flexible architecture of the graph database allows new data fields and employee attributes to be added at any time while the system is running, without complex migrations.
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Workforce analytics
A modern HCM offers insightful workforce analytics. Strategic HR decisions require a sound data foundation that is connected across departments. Structr's Neo4j graph database intelligently links parameters such as turnover rates, skill profiles, personnel costs and performance data. This enables high-performance queries and real-time reporting. Through individual dashboards, managers gain deep insights to identify staffing bottlenecks and skill gaps.
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Integrated digital personnel file via a DAM
A Structr HCM has an integrated digital asset management system (DAM) for the secure management of employment contracts, references, target agreements and sick notes. Documents are stored securely, given individual metadata and linked directly to the data object of the respective employee.
HCM use cases
Typical HCM use cases are recruiting & onboarding, time tracking, skill management, talent management and employee self-service.
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Recruiting & onboarding
A common use case for human capital management systems is recruiting and onboarding. HCM systems developed with Structr control the entire applicant lifecycle, from applicant tracking to the signing of the contract. The HCM system assigns new employees the appropriate access rights and onboarding training. Structr's integrated process engine (BPMN) makes it possible to automate onboarding workflows 100%.
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Time tracking and workforce management
An HCM is used for time tracking and workforce management. Correctly recording working hours, shift schedules, leave requests and sick days is one of the core tasks of HR administration. Even highly complex, company-specific working time models and collective agreement rules can be mapped flexibly with Structr. Automatically generated REST APIs pass the recorded times seamlessly and without errors to the payroll system, reducing manual effort.
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Skill management
HCM systems are used in skill management to find out which competencies and resources exist in the company and where there are skill gaps. The graph database in Structr HCM systems links employees, positions, certificates and required qualifications directly with one another. When legally required certificates expire, Structr's intelligent data linking makes it possible to suggest suitable training courses immediately and send the corresponding reminders.
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Talent management
A Structr HCM is often used in talent management. Talent management brings together performance reviews, target agreements, succession planning and individual career paths. The tailor-made dashboards in Structr give managers a comprehensive overview of the performance and potential of their employees.
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Employee self-service (ESS)
A modern HCM from Structr is ideal for optimising employee self-service. Employees are actively involved to ensure a positive user experience. Structr's low-code UI builder makes it possible to create intuitive portals in which employees update their own data, view their payslips and submit leave requests.
Reviews of our human capital management systems
Below you will find reviews of our human capital management systems.
HCM case studies
Below we present some of our HCM case studies.
Ahorn: Smart decisions – data-driven, human-centred
Successful digital transformations rest on more than technology – they are driven by the synergy of structured data, innovative tools and the vision, strategy and determination of forward-looking leaders.
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New customer portal with 360° information for a global network service provider
Modern customer portals are about more than just a new frontend: they emerge from a clear separation of data sources, logic and visualisation, backed by graph technology, ready-made components and automated tests.
Read the case studyBenefits of a custom human capital management system from Structr
The main benefits of a custom human capital management system from Structr are increased efficiency, up-to-date data, an improved employee experience, faster decisions, tailor-made HR processes and reliable security for highly sensitive human capital data.
We describe all the benefits of Structr HCM systems in detail in the following list.
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Increased efficiency
A human capital management system from Structr increases efficiency through automated workflows. Routine tasks such as leave requests, onboarding processes and time tracking cause a lot of effort in HR departments. With Structr's process engine (BPMN), natively integrated into the graph, standard HR workflows can be fully automated. Workflow automation noticeably relieves your HR department and minimises manual errors.
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Up-to-date data
A custom HCM system from Structr always ensures up-to-date data. It acts as the single source of truth for all HR information. Existing payroll and ERP systems can be integrated into the system via automatically generated REST APIs. Seamless system integration prevents redundant entries, and HR managers access reliable, up-to-date records in real time.
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Improved employee experience
HCM systems developed with Structr improve the employee experience. With Structr's low-code UI builder, we develop intuitive self-service portals tailored exactly to your employees. We include your feedback in the development process from the start to ensure the highest user acceptance.
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Faster decisions
A Structr HCM helps you make decisions faster. The Neo4j database intelligently connects complex organisational structures, employee profiles, training courses and skill matrices. This enables HR managers to identify skill gaps immediately and make well-founded personnel decisions based on the latest data.
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Tailor-made HR processes
A Structr-based human capital management system enables tailor-made HR processes. With commercial off-the-shelf standard software (COTS), HR processes often have to be adapted to the requirements of the software. With Structr, data structures, workflows and user interfaces (UI) can be modelled exactly the way the HR department in your company really needs them.
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Reliable security for highly sensitive human capital data
An HCM from Structr ensures reliable security for highly sensitive human capital data. The integrated role-based security system ensures that only authorised users in the HR department and the respective employee may access confidential files. The open-source approach supports your digital sovereignty. The HCM system can be operated entirely on your own servers, making compliance with GDPR standards possible.
HCM development process at Structr
The HCM development process at Structr consists of a detailed consultation, fast and effective HCM prototype development, a workshop, and hosting and support.
The following list describes the HCM development process at Structr in detail.
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Detailed consultation on HCM development
At the start of our collaboration, we hold a detailed consultation on HCM development together. During the consultation, we analyse the requirements for the HCM system, for example in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, skill management, and leave and shift planning. We clarify which payroll and time tracking systems need to be connected via interfaces and design an initial rough system architecture in the graph data model.
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Fast HCM prototype development
After the consultation, we carry out fast HCM prototype development. Thanks to our powerful low-code platform and the Neo4j graph database, we are able to develop a working HCM prototype within 3 days. The prototype comes with a functioning graph database, a role and permission concept for sensitive HR data and automatically generated REST APIs.
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Workshop on your HCM
After successful prototype development, we offer you a workshop on your HCM. The prototype provides the interactive basis for the workshop. Your HR staff test the system with real, everyday use cases. During the workshop, we collect feedback directly and implement changes where necessary. Thanks to Structr's agile system architecture, change requests can be implemented in the running system within a very short time.
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Hosting and long-term support
We are happy to accompany you with long-term support and hosting. We take care of the secure operation of your software while offering you maximum flexibility. We host your HCM securely in the cloud, or you run it on-premise on your own servers for the highest level of GDPR compliance. With clearly defined service level agreements (SLAs), guaranteed availability, continuous maintenance and regular security updates, we remain at your side as a technical partner.
How much does a custom HCM cost?
The cost of a custom HCM depends on the complexity of the underlying data structures.
Depending on the estimated effort, we usually offer HCM prototype development at a fixed price of between EUR 5,000 and EUR 15,000.
Contact us about HCM development
Feel free to contact us any time on +49 800 / 78 78 287, send us an email or use our contact form.
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