HRLocker acquires Cork-based firm WorkCompass 

WorkCompass provides software to help organisations manage their staff.

Employee management software firm HRLocker has announced the acquisition of Cork-based performance management software provider WorkCompass in a multimillion euro deal.

WorkCompass said it provides software to help organisations manage their staff.

HRLocker’s platform is used by small and medium-sized companies across Ireland and the UK. It is ultimately owned by UK company Invincible Software Holdings (ISH) after being acquired in late 2024.

The company said that this deal advances ISH’s 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 to 1000 employees,” HRLocker said.

Existing WorkCompass customers will continue to have access to the platform and support they know, while gaining access to HRLocker’s broader ecosystem over time.

Chief executive of HRLocker Cyrstel Robbins said 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”.

Chief executive of WorkCompass Denis Coleman said joining HRLocker “accelerates our vision to move beyond rear-view appraisals toward real-time coaching and measurable results”.

The companies did not disclose the exact value of the deal.