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Pentacode

by Pentacode · Since 2016
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Active3+ countriesCloud
Quick facts
VendorPentacode
Year launched2016
StatusActive
LocationLindwurmstr. 147 80337 Munich
Countries served3+
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Pentacode

Pentacode is a specialized workforce management champion for the DACH region.

Pentacode is a specialized workforce management champion for the DACH region. It excels at automating the administrative burden of shift rosters and time tracking, ensuring that businesses stay legally compliant with zero effort. While its geographical and language focus is narrow, for a German-speaking bakery, hotel, or gym, it is an indispensable, high-efficiency tool that transforms messy spreadsheets into a professional, data-driven HR department.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Modern, clean interface that reduces training time for non-technical staff.
  • Excellent at handling the complexity of shifts and variable work hours.
  • Purely browser-based and mobile-ready, reducing IT overhead.
  • Pay-per-employee model makes it affordable for small businesses.
Cons
  • The ATS is effective but lacks the depth of standalone enterprise recruiting platforms.
  • Localization is heavily geared toward German-speaking markets.

Features

Key features

Mobile Employee App

Allows staff to check schedules, submit leave requests, and view their time accounts on the go.

Digital Personnel File

Centralized storage for all employee data, contracts, and documents, replacing paper folders.

Payroll Preparation

One-click data export to common accounting systems, automatically calculating surcharges for night or holiday work.

Digital Time Tracking

Real-time clock-in/out via mobile app or stationary tablet, ensuring audit-proof records for minimum wage compliance.

Automated Shift Planning

Create rosters using drag-and-drop tools with automated warnings for legal rest periods and scheduling conflicts.

Additional features

Document Management

Secure upload and storage of employee-related files with expiration reminders (e.g., health certificates).

Messaging System

Built-in communication tools for internal announcements and schedule updates.

Work Hour Accounts

Automated management of overtime, time-off-in-lieu, and SFN (Sunday/Holiday/Night) surcharges.

Digital Cash Book

Integrated financial record-keeping that complies with GoBD standards (German tax requirements).

Controlling & Analytics

Real-time dashboards showing labor costs, productivity metrics, and "Plan vs. Actual" comparisons.

Recruiting & ATS

Manage job postings and applicant pipelines from initial contact to digital onboarding.

Vacation & Absence Management

Automated tracking of leave balances and sick days with approval workflows.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

3
Countries served
1
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Available in

GermanyAustriaSwitzerland

Interface languages

German

Billing currencies

🇪🇺EUR

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