HR Diagnostics

What HR Diagnostics does

HR Diagnostics AG is a Stuttgart-based, privately held German stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) founded in 2007 (firmographic listing references 2004), specializing in scientifically validated psychological assessment and personnel selection software. Its core product is JOBMATCHER, a cloud-based web platform delivered in three tiers (S, M, XL) that supports online testing, applicant management, process automation, and result evaluation with no local installation required. The platform draws on a library of over 100 individual diagnostic dimensions covering cognitive performance, knowledge, hybrid, occupational personality, behavior-based, and interest tests, available in more than 20 languages with project-specific norming and a certified-translator cultural-adaptation process. Supporting modules include Mobile MMI (a trademarked multimodal interview method), e-DIKTAT language proficiency testing, work samples, the Jobmatching recommendation algorithm that scores candidate fit across multiple positions simultaneously, and CAIDANCE-R, a competence analysis tool for refugees co-developed with the German Federal Employment Agency.

The company operates a sales-led, enterprise-focused go-to-market model, selling standardized test batteries and configurable JOBMATCHER subscriptions alongside individually engineered 'Test Factory' solutions for complex multinational deployments requiring SAP, SuccessFactors, or Kenexa integration. Customer segments span large-enterprise apprentice and graduate recruiting (e.g., Bosch Group at 150 locations in Germany), professional and leadership selection (AUDI AG, Continental AG, Swiss and German banking clients), police and security agencies (16 German state police forces, Federal Police, Federal Criminal Police Office, and Swiss cantonal police), industrial greenfield staffing (Mexico, UK), and refugee integration programs. Revenue is generated through subscription-based JOBMATCHER licenses, one-time test bundle licenses, custom test development projects, paid recruiting seminars (149-249 EUR per participant), and process consulting/implementation services. Pricing for enterprise deployments is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

HR Diagnostics serves a narrow, defensible niche where compliance (DIN 33430, AGG), scientific rigor, and process reliability outweigh consumer-grade UX expectations. Operational scale is intentionally lean — headcount is reported in the 1-10 range — yet the firm has accumulated millions of administered tests across automotive manufacturing, public safety, banking, healthcare, and humanitarian verticals in Germany, Switzerland, the UK, the USA, Mexico, China, and Indonesia. ISO 27001-certified data centers in Munich and Frankfurt, regular penetration testing, and a Disaster Recovery Plan underpin its enterprise and government client commitments.

Name

HR Diagnostics

Legal name

HR Diagnostics AG

Website

https://hr-diagnostics.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HR Diagnostics AG is a Stuttgart-based vendor of scientifically validated psychological assessment and applicant management software (JOBMATCHER platform, 100+ test dimensions, 20+ languages) serving enterprise HR, automotive, banking, healthcare, and police/public-sector clients across DACH and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Talent Assessment Software

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Personality & Behavioral Assessments (BPACAMAC)

Keywords

• Psychological assessment tools
• Online applicant testing
• Recruitment software platform
• Personnel selection solutions
• Talent assessment systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. JOBMATCHER Software Licenses: Three-tier web-based software platform (S, M, XL) for applicant management and online testing. Subscription-based access with tiered functionality. JOBMATCHER S covers up to 1000 candidates annually, with M for higher volumes and XL for enterprise configurations with custom programming options.
2. Standardized Test Batteries: Pre-configured test bundles for specific occupational fields including ADMIN (commercial/administrative), COMPLEX (professionals/experts), SALES (sales/customer service), BLUE COLLAR (trades/industrial), and MANAGE (leadership). Ready-to-use scientific assessment packages.
3. Individual Test Configuration: Custom test combinations assembled based on client-specific job profiles, combining cognitive, knowledge, personality, and behavior-based tests. For specialized requirements not covered by standard batteries.
4. Individual Test Development: Custom test development for very specific requirements or exclusive use cases. 'Test Factory' creates bespoke assessment concepts with full quality assurance.
5. Recruiting Seminars: Half-day training seminars on test evaluation and result interpretation for JOBMATCHER users. Limited to 10 participants for individual learning. Includes psychological basics, normalization, and result interpretation training.
6. Assessments: Additional standardized assessments including e-Diktat (German language proficiency), work samples, and Mobile MMI interview tools to supplement multi-stage selection processes.
7. Process Consulting and Implementation: Consulting services for recruiting process design, configuration, and implementation including system integration with existing IT environments, user training, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HR Diagnostics AG provides scientifically validated psychological testing and assessment solutions through its JOBMATCHER cloud-based platform for personnel selection, applicant management, and recruitment process automation. The company offers over 100 individual test dimensions covering cognitive performance, knowledge, occupational personality, behavior-based, and interest assessments, delivered via web-based tools configured for small to enterprise-scale recruiting needs.

Product overview

HR Diagnostics offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the JOBMATCHER web-based recruitment software system, available in three tiers (S, M, XL) for different organizational scales. The platform integrates pre-configured and customizable test batteries covering cognitive performance tests, knowledge tests, hybrid tests, occupational personality tests, behavior-based tests, and interest tests. Supporting modules include the Jobmatching recommendation engine, e-DIKTAT language assessment, Mobile MMI® interview tool, work samples, and the CAIDANCE-R refugee competence analysis tool. Service tiers range from Standard-Lösungen (ready-to-use pre-configured bundles) through Konfigurierbare Lösungen (customized configurations) to Individuelle Lösungen (full-service custom development including test factory capabilities). The company provides over 100 individual diagnostic dimensions and operates data centers in Munich and Frankfurt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JOBMATCHER: Web-based recruitment software platform for applicant management and online assessments, available in S, M, and XL configurations.
• Mobile MMI®
• CAIDANCE-R

Products and services

• JOBMATCHER S Web-based recruitment software platform designed for small-scale recruiting needs, covering up to 1,000 candidates per year with browser-based test procedures and results retrieval.
• JOBMATCHER M Scalable web-based recruitment software platform designed for organizations with recruiting needs above 1,000 candidates annually.
• JOBMATCHER XL Enterprise web-based recruitment software with full E-Recruiting solution capabilities, supporting customized programming and complex XL configurations for specific organizational needs.
• e-DIKTAT Automated German language proficiency test based on the classical dictation method, featuring fully automatic correction and electronic reading for standardized, fair candidate treatment.
• ARBEITSPROBEN (Work Samples) Practical work sample assessments for applicant selection, particularly effective for practical professions in industry, trade, and crafts.
• Mobile MMI® (Multimodales Interview) Mobile Multimodal Interview conducted and evaluated via the JOBMATCHER platform, providing one of the strongest prognostic methods for personnel selection and development.
• Jobmatching Algorithm and method that checks candidate suitability for multiple jobs simultaneously using test results, producing a Jobradar visualization showing fit scores for multiple professions.
• CAIDANCE-R Competence analysis tool for refugees developed in cooperation with the Federal Employment Agency, using psychological testing to identify suitable occupational fields and career development directions for displaced persons.
• Testbatterien Ausbildung & Duales Studium Pre-configured test bundles for apprenticeship and dual study positions, covering various vocational fields including commercial, technical, IT, and public administration tracks.
• Testbatterien Professionals Pre-configured test bundles for professional positions covering office work, sales, management, healthcare, hospitality, leadership potential, and personality assessment.
• Second Opinion Service Expert review service providing second opinion on test evaluations and interpretations for JOBMATCHER users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Screening capacity of 500+ apprentices per day while maintaining process efficiency
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with German Federal Employment Agency for CAIDANCE-R refugee competence analysis tool deployment. The psychological test is used in Welcome Centers and municipal/private refugee initiatives alongside the Federal Agency's placement services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Pymetrics: AI-driven assessment platform using neuroscience-backed games and ML-based matching for hiring and internal mobility. Represents an emerging AI-native alternative to traditional psychometric vendors like HR Diagnostics.
• TestGorilla: Pre-employment assessment platform offering cognitive, personality, and skills tests with a self-serve, PLG-friendly model. Competes with HR Diagnostics for the same mid-market and enterprise hiring use cases, but emphasizes faster, candidate-friendly online delivery.

Direct peers

• Thomas International: Provider of psychometric assessments (PPA, HPTI, GIA) and online platforms for recruitment, leadership, and development. Overlaps with HR Diagnostics on personality-based selection tools and mid-market to enterprise online test delivery.
• Hogan Assessments: Personality assessment provider focused on leadership selection and development (HPI, HDS, MVPI). Comparable to HR Diagnostics' occupational personality tests and leadership batteries such as MANAGE and KEY LEADERSHIP FACTORS.
• Hogrefe Verlag: German-language publisher and developer of scientifically validated psychological tests widely used in HR, clinical, and educational settings. Comparable as a German-rooted psychometric content provider, though Hogrefe focuses more on test publishing than full platform delivery.
• Birkman: Provider of personality, occupational, and behavioral assessments used in recruitment and leadership development. Comparable as a specialty psychometric vendor serving enterprise customers with validated assessment content.
• SHL (Gartner): Global leader in psychometric and talent assessment solutions, offering cognitive, personality, and situational judgment tests sold to enterprise HR. Directly comparable to HR Diagnostics' test batteries and JOBMATCHER-style delivery model, but at significantly greater scale.
• Aon Assessment Solutions (cut-e): Aon's assessment arm (including cut-e) provides online psychometric testing, gamified assessments, and video interviewing for enterprise hiring. Closely overlaps with HR Diagnostics on online cognitive and personality assessment, multinational deployment, and enterprise sales motion.
• Cubiks (Gartner): Talent assessment and development company (now part of Gartner) offering cognitive, personality, and situational assessments plus online tools. Direct overlap with HR Diagnostics' enterprise assessment portfolio and international delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Pearson TalentLens: Pearson's talent assessment division offers cognitive and behavioral assessments globally. Comparable content overlap with HR Diagnostics' test portfolio, but distributed as part of Pearson's much broader education and assessment franchise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hr-diagnostics-ag

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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