Grupo Human

What Grupo Human does

iU Corporation, doing business as Grupo Human, is a privately held Mexican HR technology company founded in 1994 that operates an integrated ecosystem of five wholly-owned HR software products — KHOR (central talent management), NomiKhor (payroll and Mexican labor compliance), HiumanLab (custom software development and system integration), HEX (recruitment and candidate validation), and iU Academy (learning and development). The company serves over 800 active clients across industries including services, automotive, government, telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, logistics, and startups, with active operations in six countries (Mexico, USA, Spain, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras) and claimed impact across 15+ countries.

The underlying platform architecture allows each product to be contracted independently or combined as a unified ecosystem, with HiumanLab functioning as the integration and customization layer that connects iU modules to clients' existing enterprise systems. The technology stack is described as cloud-based with the KHOR platform positioned as the central hub for employee lifecycle management. No public APIs, SDKs, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or third-party technical certifications are disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual subscription contracts on the SaaS modules (KHOR, NomiKhor, HEX, iU Academy) supplemented by professional services revenue from HiumanLab custom development engagements. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a defined BANT-qualified pipeline, multi-product direct engagement via dedicated product websites, and direct offices in Mérida (headquarters) and Mexico City. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, or leadership team information available.

Name

Grupo Human

Legal name

iU Corporation

Website

https://grupohuman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Grupo Human (iU Corporation) is a Mexican HR technology company founded in 1994 that operates an integrated ecosystem of five SaaS products covering talent management, payroll, recruitment, learning, and custom software for 800+ enterprise and mid-market clients across six countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Software

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive HRO (Multi-Process HR Outsourcing) (BPACAKAA), HR Compliance, Policy, EEO & Labor Law (BPACAPAM), HRIS/HCM Implementation Services (BPAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Talent management software
• Payroll processing
• HR consulting services
• Recruitment solutions
• Learning development platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Benito Juarez

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Talent Management Platform (KHOR): Subscription-based SaaS platform for strategic human talent management. Can be contracted independently or as part of integrated ecosystem. Includes multiple modules for different HR functions.
2. Payroll System (NomiKhor): Payroll processing and compliance system, available as standalone solution or integrated with talent management platform.
3. Custom Software Development (HiumanLab): Bespoke software development services for specific HR business challenges. Includes system integration services with existing enterprise infrastructure.
4. Recruitment Services (HEX): Recruitment, background verification and validation services for secure hiring decisions.
5. Learning & Development (iU Academy): Training and talent development platform for organizational capacity building.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grupo Human (iU Corporation) operates an integrated HR Tech ecosystem of five proprietary solutions: KHOR (central talent management SaaS platform with multiple modules covering the employee lifecycle), NomiKhor (payroll processing with Mexican regulatory compliance), HiumanLab (custom software development and integration with existing enterprise systems), HEX (recruitment, background studies and validation for hiring decisions), and iU Academy (learning, training and talent development). Each solution can be contracted independently or as a full ecosystem, and the company sells to enterprises and mid-market organizations across Latin America, the United States, and Spain.

Product overview

iU Corporation operates as an HR Tech Factory offering an integrated ecosystem of five distinct yet interconnected products: KHOR as the central talent management platform, NomiKhor for payroll processing and compliance, Hex for recruitment and candidate validation, iU Academy for learning and development, and HiumanLab for custom software development and system integration. Each product serves a specific function within the employee lifecycle, and they can be contracted independently or combined as a unified ecosystem. The architecture supports companies seeking both individual solutions and comprehensive HR technology integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KHOR: Central HR talent management platform for measuring and managing human talent.
• Nomikhor
• Hiumanlab
• Hex
• IU Academy

Products and services

• KHOR Central talent management SaaS platform connecting people, data, and processes to enable smarter, more strategic HR decisions across the employee lifecycle. Serves as the core ecosystem hub for enterprises and mid-market organizations in Mexico, USA, Spain, and Latin America.
• NomiKhor Payroll processing system providing precision, compliance, and total control over salary calculations, deductions, and regulatory compliance for Mexican businesses. Addresses Mexican labor-law-specific payroll requirements.
• HiumanLab Custom software development factory that builds tailored HR solutions and integrates KHOR and other products with existing enterprise systems. Delivers bespoke solutions for specific business challenges.
• HEX Recruitment, background studies, and validation platform enabling secure hiring decisions through candidate assessment and reference checking.
• iU Academy Learning and development platform providing training, skill development, and talent growth programs for organizational capability building.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in HR operational errors through automation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Deel: Fast-growing global employment, payroll, and HR platform particularly strong in LATAM. Competes with HEX for recruitment and EOR services, and increasingly with NomiKhor for cross-border payroll, though focused on international rather than domestic employment.
• Cornerstone OnDemand: Learning, talent, and HR platform with strong enterprise footprint. Most directly comparable to iU Academy's learning management capabilities, with broader HCM functionality overlapping KHOR.

Broad incumbents

• Workday: Global leader in cloud-based HCM and financial management. Direct competitor in enterprise HR/HCM space where Grupo Human operates, but with vastly broader scale, multi-language support, and significant investments in Mexico/LATAM localization.
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group): Enterprise HCM, workforce management, and payroll provider serving large and mid-market employers. Competes with KHOR in workforce management-adjacent HR categories and has growing presence in Mexican market.
• ADP: Global payroll and HR services leader with RUN Powered by ADP and ADP Workforce Now offerings. Directly competes with NomiKhor for Mexican payroll processing and offers multinational HR solutions that overlap with Grupo Human's regional positioning.
• SAP SuccessFactors: Enterprise HCM suite from SAP targeting large global enterprises. Competes with KHOR for enterprise HR contracts in Mexico and LATAM, often bundled with SAP ERP implementations.

Direct peers

• Rippling: Unified HR, IT, and finance platform with modular ecosystem selling motion similar to Grupo Human's KHOR/NomiKhor/HEX/iU Academy approach. Both target mid-market and enterprise with integrated-but-modular HCM offerings; Rippling operates at much larger scale and is expanding globally.
• BambooHR: Mid-market HCM platform with modular add-ons (recruiting, onboarding, performance, payroll). Closest analog to Grupo Human's KHOR ecosystem positioning in the SMB/mid-market segment, though primarily US-focused.

Regional players

• Grupo Eulen Mexico: Multinational HR services, staffing, and outsourcing company with significant Mexican operations. Competes with HEX for staffing/recruitment and offers HR outsourcing services that overlap with Grupo Human's consulting offerings in Mexico.
• Occidente Asesores (Grupo Occidente): Mexican HR consulting and technology firm with HCM platform offerings and payroll services comparable to KHOR and NomiKhor. Regional competitor operating primarily in Mexican market with similar enterprise and mid-market customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iUCorporation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iucorporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/iu_corp
• TikToktiktok.com/@iucorporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 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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