This startup develops human resource software that integrates with existing HR systems to automate the evaluation of employee pension provisions, ensuring compliance with regulations. By streamlining the pension management process, it enables employers to fulfill their corporate social responsibility while providing fair pension compensation to employees.
Funding
$2.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.


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Product
Problem
Many HR departments struggle with the complexities and administrative burdens associated with managing employee pension plans (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge or bAV) which can be time-consuming and prone to errors. The intricacies of German pension regulations and the variety of available pension schemes further complicate the process. This often leads to frustration, compliance risks, and inefficient resource allocation for HR professionals.
Solution
Penzilla offers a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline and automate the management of employee pension plans. The platform integrates with existing HR systems, digitalizes all bAV-related documents, and automates preparatory payroll accounting. Penzilla's innovative Pension-Scheme-Builder enables the individual replication of pension schemes across all five implementation methods, ensuring accurate contribution calculations and dynamics. By automating administrative tasks and providing transparency over all processes, Penzilla reduces the workload for HR departments, minimizes compliance risks, and empowers employees with self-service access to their pension information.
Target Audience
Penzilla is designed for HR departments and business leaders in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who want to simplify and automate the management of employee pension plans, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure compliance with German pension regulations.
Features
- Seamless integration with over 40 HR management and payroll systems, including Personio, DATEV, Rexx, and HiBob
- Digitalization of all existing and future pension contracts and schemes for 100% compliance
- Automated preparatory payroll accounting, documenting all changes in the respective accounting period
- Innovative Pension-Scheme-Builder for individual replication of pension schemes across all five implementation methods
- Employee self-service portal for accessing pension information, adjusting contributions, and contacting bAV advisors
- Automated notifications for relevant changes, such as new deferred compensation agreements, contribution adjustments, or exemptions
- Integration of existing brokers, ensuring all documents are centralized and paperless communication is maintained
- ROI calculator to estimate time and cost savings achieved by using Penzilla