HRLocker, Ireland’s leading B2B SaaS Human Resources platform, has announced the acquisition of WorkCompass, a Cork-based performance management software provider best known for goals/OKRs, continuous feedback, coaching tools, surveys, and analytics.
The multimillion euro deal builds on HRLocker’s momentum following the HireHive merger earlier this year and advances parent company Invincible Software Holdings (ISH) in its strategy to bring together category-leading HR solutions for SMEs. By combining HRLocker’s core HR, time and absence, and compliance tools with WorkCompass’ modern performance framework, customers gain a unified platform designed for organisations of 50 – 1000 employees.
With WorkCompass embedded directly into HRLocker, customers will experience a single, coherent workflow where goals and OKRs, continuous feedback, check-ins and performance reviews sit alongside core HR, time, absence and compliance. Managers can set objectives, track progress, prompt real-time conversations and close out review cycles without jumping between tools or exporting spreadsheets, cutting admin, improving data accuracy and helping teams focus on meaningful performance conversations.
Existing WorkCompass customers will continue to enjoy the platform and support they know, while gaining the benefits of HRLocker’s broader ecosystem over time, tighter integrations, a clearer view of the employee lifecycle and a more intuitive user experience from onboarding through to performance.
The combined organisation will also bring greater scale, reliability and security, with shared product and engineering resources accelerating delivery of new capabilities and integrations that further streamline HR workflows for SMEs.
“WorkCompass brings a coaching-led, outcomes-focused approach to performance that fits perfectly with our mission to make HR simpler, faster and more human,” said Crystel Robbins Rynne, CEO of HRLocker. “By integrating WorkCompass’ strengths in goals, feedback and actionable insights, we’re giving customers a tighter, more seamless employee journey, improving the way HR works businesses across Ireland.”
Denis Coleman, Founder and CEO, at WorkCompass, said: “Joining HRLocker accelerates our vision to move beyond rear-view appraisals toward real-time coaching and measurable results. Our customers will see the same intuitive performance platform they love, now backed by a broader product ecosystem and roadmap.”
Adam Reynolds, co-founder and managing partner of ISH, added: “This acquisition strengthens our commitment to SMEs: a comprehensive, integrated HR stack with high-touch support. We’re excited about the innovation pipeline this combination unlocks for customers.”
About HRLocker
HRLocker is an Ireland-based SaaS HR platform serving SMEs in Ireland and the UK. With a broad suite of HRIS functionalities, including performance management, ATS, and time tracking, HRLocker simplifies workforce management for growing businesses. The platform has built a strong reputation for innovation and customer focus, enabling SMEs to streamline HR processes and foster productive, engaged teams. For more information, please visit https://hrlocker.com/.
About Work Compass
WorkCompass provides software for organisations to manage their talent through agile goal setting and ongoing performance check-ins. WorkCompass is pioneering the application of management science via artificial intelligence in human organisations. WorkCompass has been recognised by CIO Review as one of the “20 Most Promising HR technologies” and by Silicon Review as one of the “50 Smartest Companies”. For more information, visit, https://workcompass.com/
About ISH
ISH was created with the vision of building a strong portfolio of founder-run SaaS companies by investing early and providing support to existing teams. Combining the expertise of private equity specialists and experienced SaaS entrepreneurs with multiple successful exits, ISH aims to elevate the businesses it invests in by introducing capital and skills while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit and existing management. For more information, visit https://invsholdings.co.uk/.
