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HR that simply works
Build better HR together with a flexible, connected and scalable solution.
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Why choose Sympa?
SIMPLE
Reduce friction from everyday HR
Spend less time on administration and more time supporting your people. Centralise HR data, automate repetitive work and get the insights you need faster.
- Centralised HR data and reporting
- Automated workflows
- AI-powered processes
FLEXIBLE
HR that fits the way you work
Sympa handles the complexity behind the scenes. With an open API and an extensive ecosystem, manage country-specific setups while providing a single source of truth.
- Multi-country HR processes
- Locally configurable and compliant
- 300+ integrations and Open API
FUTURE-PROOF
Built for growth and change
As your organisation evolves, your HR system should evolve with it. Support growth and organisational change on a secure foundation.
- Ready for evolving legislation
- Scenario planning
- Enterprise-grade security
Simple HR delivers
Less time spent on manual HR admin
Faster HR processes and approvals
Connected source of HR data
Ready integrations across your HR ecosystem
Local payroll connectors
Supported languages
"The reporting tool is amazing, In five minutes! I can get a report with all the data I need. Before, it would have taken a whole day."
Mia Rindum Kvesel
Head of Group HR, G&O Maritime
Frequently asked questions
This section provides answers to the most common questions about using Sympa. Click on the topics below to quickly find the information you need.
What is Sympa?
Sympa is a configurable HR system designed for growing and international organisations. It helps HR, managers, finance, and leadership teams manage the entire employee lifecycle in one place, from recruitment and onboarding to development, compensation, reporting and offboarding.
How much does Sympa cost?
Sympa offers pricing based on your organisation’s size and needs. Unlike many HR systems, implementation, support and product updates are clearly defined from the start, helping organisations avoid unexpected costs as they grow. Reach out here to learn more.
Is Sympa suitable for enterprise organisations?
Yes. Sympa supports complex organisational structures, advanced permissions, configurable workflows, and large employee populations, making it suitable for both mid-market and enterprise organisations.
What can you do with Sympa?
Sympa helps organisations manage employee data, onboarding, organisational structures, performance, development, compensation, reporting, document management, workflows, and more. The platform can be configured to support your HR processes and integrated with the wider HR technology ecosystem.
Does Sympa have built-in AI capabilities?
Yes. Sympa Focus AI is designed to turn ad-hoc HR requests into real outcomes. It answers employee and manager questions, helps HR professionals complete tasks, and allows them to take action directly within the HR system.
Does Sympa integrate with other systems?
Yes. Sympa connects with more than 300 HR, payroll, learning, recruitment, identity management, and business applications. Organisations can also build custom integrations through APIs and integration partners.
Can Sympa integrate with our payroll system?
In most cases, yes. Sympa acts as the source of truth for employee data and can integrate with 40+ payroll providers across multiple countries, helping reduce manual administration and improve data accuracy.
How configurable is Sympa?
Sympa is highly configurable. Organisations can adapt workflows, forms, approval processes, permissions, organisational structures, and reporting to fit their requirements without extensive custom development.
Is Sympa secure?
Yes. Sympa follows GDPR and industry best practices for security and data protection and holds internationally recognised certifications (ISO 27001 and ISO 9001). Employee data is protected through robust security controls, access management, and compliance processes. Read more about Sympa security in our Trust Centre.
Does Sympa support performance and talent management?
Yes. Sympa includes tools for performance reviews, development discussions, goal setting, competency management, and talent development, helping organisations support employee growth throughout the employee lifecycle.
How does implementation work?
Every Sympa customer is supported through a structured implementation process. Dedicated in-house experts help configure the system, migrate data, and ensure teams are prepared for a successful rollout. Implementation time varies depending on organisational complexity, integrations, and scope.
What makes Sympa different from other HR systems?
Sympa combines configurable HR processes, strong multi-country capabilities and a broad integration ecosystem. It is designed to enable HR, managers, leadership, finance and IT to work together using the same trusted employee data.
Can employees and managers use Sympa directly?
Yes. Employees and managers have self-service access to relevant information, workflows, approvals, documents, and HR processes, helping reduce administrative work for HR teams.
Do I need separate systems for reporting and analytics?
No. Sympa includes built-in HR reporting and analytics capabilities, enabling organisations to create reports, monitor workforce trends, and make data-driven decisions using employee data stored within the platform. If needed. Sympa also connects to BI-tools to combine HR data with other business insights.