HR software for German teams. Built in Europe, not subject to US law.
Ascend HR is incorporated and hosted in the EU — giving Germany teams full control over their employee data. Structured onboarding, goal tracking, peer feedback, and performance reviews in one platform.
Why data sovereignty matters in Germany
Germany has some of the strictest data protection enforcement in the EU, with the Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG) supplementing GDPR. Data breaches carry significant fines and reputational consequences for German employers.
German employment law sets high standards around works councils, co-determination rights, and written documentation of employment terms. A structured HR platform helps employers meet these obligations consistently.
US-headquartered HR software — even when hosted on European servers — can be compelled by US authorities to hand over data under the CLOUD Act (Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act). This applies regardless of where the data is physically stored. Ascend HR is incorporated in the EU and hosted on Hetzner, a German company. We are not subject to US jurisdiction, and we never will be.
What Ascend HR covers
Everything a growing Germany team needs to onboard, develop, and retain people — in one platform, with no US exposure.
Pre-boarding portal — new hires access culture and docs before day one
Phased onboarding checklists — from pre-boarding through the first month
Goal tracking — personal, manager-shared, and company-wide objectives
Peer feedback — structured requests, batch rounds, and direct feedback
Performance reviews — self-assessments, manager reviews, and shared summaries
Wellbeing pulse — regular mood check-ins with manager follow-up
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