What Is Sympa?

Sympa delivers a smoother HR ride for people building a better world of work. We give multi-location, as well as global organisations a unified view of their people data through unparalleled connectivity and more than 250 available software integrations.

From hire to retire, Sympa supports smart decision-making and helps automate routine HR tasks. Backed up with highly praised customer support, we serve more than 1000 organisations globally, while continuously increasing our amount of clients.

Who Uses Sympa?

Sympa is a deeply powerful platform for building data-driven HR that supports your people. We're proud to serve more than 1000 multi-location, growth-focused customers of all sizes in 100+ countries.

Where can Sympa be deployed?

Cloud-based
On-premise

About the vendor

  • Sympa
  • Located in Vantaa, Finland
  • Founded in 2005

Sympa support

  • Phone Support
  • Chat

Countries available

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China and 16 others

Languages

Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English and 17 others

Sympa pricing

Starting Price:

Not provided by vendor
  • Yes, has free trial
  • No free version

Sympa does not have a free version but does offer a free trial.

Pricing plans

About the vendor

  • Sympa
  • Located in Vantaa, Finland
  • Founded in 2005

Sympa support

  • Phone Support
  • Chat

Countries available

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China and 16 others

Languages

Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English and 17 others

Sympa videos and images

Sympa Software - Sympa's customisable frontpage allows you to highlight your favourite reports based on any data saved in the system in any format. Pending tasks and approval requests will be shown, as well as a clear view of all your team members.
Sympa Software - Sympa offers a clear, real-time overview of all things HR related, accessible on every device imaginable. Sympa can be used from anywhere at anytime, ensuring that you have all information within arm’s reach with just a few clicks.
Sympa Software - Use Sympa's customisable HR dashboards for increased transparency. The dashboards provide the right stakeholders with an overview of your most important metrics and illustrate the impact that HR decisions have on a company-level in real-time.
Sympa Software - Sympa’s HCM software gives you a comprehensive overview of all your HCM processes. With visibility into every aspect of the employment cycle, you have more than enough information to develop your processes – and most importantly, your people.
Sympa Software - Sympa lets you smooth your appraisal process by collecting learning management, training, skills, appraisals and all other relevant information under a single hood. The outcome? A motivated, enjoyable and happy work place.
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Sympa Software - Sympa's customisable frontpage allows you to highlight your favourite reports based on any data saved in the system in any format. Pending tasks and approval requests will be shown, as well as a clear view of all your team members.
Sympa Software - Sympa offers a clear, real-time overview of all things HR related, accessible on every device imaginable. Sympa can be used from anywhere at anytime, ensuring that you have all information within arm’s reach with just a few clicks.
Sympa Software - Use Sympa's customisable HR dashboards for increased transparency. The dashboards provide the right stakeholders with an overview of your most important metrics and illustrate the impact that HR decisions have on a company-level in real-time.
Sympa Software - Sympa’s HCM software gives you a comprehensive overview of all your HCM processes. With visibility into every aspect of the employment cycle, you have more than enough information to develop your processes – and most importantly, your people.
Sympa Software - Sympa lets you smooth your appraisal process by collecting learning management, training, skills, appraisals and all other relevant information under a single hood. The outcome? A motivated, enjoyable and happy work place.

Features of Sympa

  • API
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Approval Process Control
  • Assessment Management
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Career Development
  • Compensation Management
  • Competency Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Customisable Reports
  • Dashboard
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Electronic Forms
  • Employee Database
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Profiles
  • Goal Management
  • Goal Setting/Tracking
  • HR Management
  • HR Metrics Library
  • Individual Development Plans
  • Leave Tracking
  • On-going Performance Tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Organisational Charting
  • Orientation Workflow Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Peer Appraisals
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Performance Review Management
  • Progress Tracking
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Review Cycle Tracking
  • Self Assessment
  • Self Service Portal
  • Skills Assessment
  • Skills Tracking
  • Succession Management
  • Succession Planning
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Talent Management
  • Third Party Integrations
  • Time & Attendance
  • Time Off Management
  • Timesheet Management
  • Training Management
  • Trend Analysis
  • Turnover Tracking
  • Vacation/Leave Tracking
  • Workflow Management

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Reviews of Sympa

Average score

Overall
4.4
Ease of Use
4.4
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.1
Value for Money
4.4

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001

Find reviews by score

5
44%
4
50%
3
6%
Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

HR tool that makes onboarding and goal setting much simpler than I've experienced before!

5.0 last year

Comments: My overall experience has been very positive. Sympa has been a really important aspect of our company and the management of HR internally and getting that information out to employees. At my last company we didn't have anything like it, so it's been a huge help.

Pros:

I like that the portal is completely customized for our organization. When I log in, I have access to tons of resources, a company directory (we're global so it's really helpful), and my business goals, PDP, sales quotas, etc.

Cons:

The user interface could be a bit cleaner, but overall it's really great!

Wouter
HR Director in Netherlands
Sports, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Great and most of all user friendly software!

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Great experience, super to use and implemented software. Next to that we are in charge of changing the system. No super high consulting costs. What you see is what you get, and it works great!

Pros:

Adaptability, Look & Feel, Implementation

Cons:

Because of the enormous options, it took a while for me to have the right scope for implementation

Alternatives Considered: Visma Severa

Reasons for Choosing Sympa: Previous software didn't meet the expectations. No options to customize and because we are not a multinational, we were not an important customer for ADP.

Switched From: ADP

Reasons for Switching to Sympa: Flexibility, price vs. functionality

Sympa Response

3 years ago

Hi Wouter, Thanks for your review! And yes, you're right - Sympa HR can be implemented and configured in so many ways! If you need any further help with development of your system, don't hesitate to contact your dedicated Customer Success Manager, who can guide you through our Best Practice site and help you pinpoint your needs. Wouter, thanks for being with us and enjoy your smoother HR ride with Sympa!

Hanna
HR Specialist in Norway
Food Production, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

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3.0 last year

Pros:

software is easy to use and also for administator

Cons:

Features that I need are covered well. Frequent system failures interfere from time to time.

Katri
henkilöstöpäällikkö in Finland
Education Management, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Sympa makes everyday HR-life easier

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: Sympa is well-functioning Hr-system from employee journey from start to finish. Reporting also works.

Pros:

Sympa is easily customizable to the customer's needs

Cons:

Sympa does not always provide a quick response to customer's software problems. Sympa Support is wery often busy.

Sympa Response

3 years ago

Hi Katri, thanks for your review! We are really sorry to hear that your experience of our customer support has not lived up to your expectations! We're continuously developing our processes and working methods, with customer satisfaction. We surely take your feedback seriously, thank you again for sending it. Please remember you can also call us or contact us via the Support Chat, found from our Support Portal. The Support Portal also contains guides regarding Sympa HR and its features and functionalities. We hope you find them useful :) Let us know, if there's anything we could help you with. And I hope you get to enjoy your smoother HR ride with Sympa HR!

Anna
HR BP in Sweden
Gambling & Casinos, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Sympa helped us change the way of working

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: The easy access to the system and information has helped everyone in the organization a lot.

Pros:

With Sympa the time consumption of making reports and administrative tasks were reduced by at least 70 %. The managers love the easy access to all information about their employees that they needed to ask HR about before. It looks good and is easy to access. Sympa was a great help in setting up the system in the best way for our organisations needs. I fell that Sympa listens to the customers needs and is trying to develope the system frequently.

Cons:

I still miss a good feature to work with appraisals. It fells a little bit edgy still and we have to invent and priorize a little to much to make the form/feature good.

Sympa Response

3 years ago

Wow Anna, amazing impact in efficiency with the reduced time consumption! Very well done, and thank you for sharing these results! Maybe the new multi-edit tool could ease some of your pain when it comes to handling appraisals? Don't hesitate to reach out to our support or your dedicated Customer Success Manager, if you have any further questions! Thanks for being with us and enjoy your smoother HR ride!