Realize-HR

What Realize-HR does

Realize-HR GmbH is an Austrian HR technology consulting firm headquartered in Vienna that operates as a specialized implementation partner for the Cornerstone OnDemand Talent Experience Platform. The company translates client HR processes into the Cornerstone cloud system, delivering consulting, configuration, data migration, third-party integration, custom reporting, and ongoing administrator coaching across Cornerstone modules including Learning and Development, Performance Management, Recruiting and Onboarding, Core HR, Analytics, EdCast, and the AI-powered Skills Graph.

The firm serves two distinct customer segments within the DACH region (Austria, Germany, Switzerland): large corporations with complex, multi-division requirements that receive a bespoke Enterprise Solution deployed over 8-12 weeks per module, and small to medium-sized enterprises that receive a pre-configured Ready-to-use Solution deployable in approximately three weeks covering Recruiting, Learning, and Performance. Named customers include Georg Fischer, Miba, TEKA/Heritage B Unternehmensgruppe, Omio (GoEuro), Josef Manner, Amiblu, Doka, Drei, Trans Gourmet, and Stahl.

Realize-HR monetizes through professional services for implementation, integration, and ongoing coaching, with Cornerstone software subscriptions sold directly to clients by Cornerstone OnDemand. The business is privately held, founded in 2016, employs 1-10 people, and is led by Managing Director Michael Repnik. Marketing and demand generation are conducted through the company website, online inquiry forms, email, and a LinkedIn page, with no external investors or parent company disclosed.

Name

Realize-HR

Legal name

Realize-HR GmbH

Website

https://realize-hr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Realize-HR GmbH is a Vienna-based Cornerstone OnDemand implementation consultancy serving enterprise and SME clients across the DACH region with tailored HR technology configuration, integration, and ongoing coaching services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HRIS Implementation Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

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Core HR & HRIS

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Human Capital Management (HCM) & HR Tech

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Digital Process Automation (DPA) & Orchestration Suites

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Business Process Management (BPM), Workflow & Automation Platforms

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Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Business Process Management (BPM), Workflow & Automation Platforms

Keywords

• HRIS implementation services
• Cornerstone OnDemand consulting
• Talent management implementation
• Cloud HR software deployment
• HR technology consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cornerstone Software Subscriptions: Realize-HR facilitates the purchase of Cornerstone OnDemand software subscriptions directly through Cornerstone, acting as the implementation partner. The subscription covers the core HCM modules including Learning, Performance, Recruiting, and Core HR.
2. Implementation and Consulting Services: Professional services revenue from configuring, implementing, and integrating Cornerstone software for clients. Includes data migration, third-party system integration, and custom report creation.
3. Ongoing Coaching and Support: Continuous support services including proactive updates, training, coaching for administrators, managers and employees to ensure successful adoption and utilization of the Cornerstone system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Realize-HR provides consulting, implementation, integration, training, and ongoing support services for the Cornerstone OnDemand Talent Experience Platform. The company offers two distinct service packages: a customized Enterprise Solution for large organizations requiring full-suite Cornerstone configuration over 8–12 weeks, and a Ready-to-use Solution for SMEs bundling cloud subscription with pre-configured Recruiting, Learning, and Performance modules deployed in three weeks.

Product overview

Realize-HR is a specialized Cornerstone OnDemand implementation consultant offering two distinct service paths: the Enterprise Solution for customized large-organization deployments with full-suite implementation, third-party integrations, and ongoing coaching (8-12 weeks per module); and the Ready-to-use Solution for SMEs providing pre-configured Cornerstone modules (Recruiting, Learning, Performance) with cloud subscription, implementation, and proactive support deployable in 3 weeks. Both offerings center on the Cornerstone OnDemand Talent Experience Platform, an AI-powered cloud HR system encompassing modules for Learning and Development, Performance Management, Recruiting and Onboarding, Skills Graph (AI-powered skills ontology), Core HR, Analytics and Reporting, and EdCast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Solution Customized implementation and consulting service for large organizations deploying the Cornerstone OnDemand Suite, including tailored configuration of all Cornerstone products, data migration, third-party system integration, custom reporting, and ongoing coaching; delivered in 8–12 weeks per product. Targeted at enterprises with complex HR processes.
• Ready-to-use Solution Pre-configured learning and talent management package for small and medium-sized enterprises, bundling the Cornerstone Cloud Subscription with pre-configured Recruiting, Learning, and Performance modules, plus implementation and proactive coaching; deployable in 3 weeks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ready-to-use package deployment in 3 weeks per module
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cornerstone OnDemandcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRealize-HR is a fully Cornerstone-specialized implementation consultant (Implementierungsberater). They work with Cornerstone as their strategic software partner, promoting the 'Realize your Potential' ideology. Realize-HR translates HR processes into modern Cloud software through fast and reliable implementation of all Cornerstone modules, from consulting through ongoing coaching. They are positioned as the preferred implementation partner for organizations in the DACH region choosing Cornerstone OnDemand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• HiBob: Modern HRIS platform targeting mid-market and growth-stage companies globally, with growing European presence. Comparable to Realize-HR's SME segment as an HR technology alternative in the mid-market, though sold as direct software rather than via implementation partners.
• Personio: Munich-based HCM platform focused on European SMEs, providing core HR, recruiting, and people analytics as a SaaS product. Comparable to Realize-HR's SME segment as a DACH-focused HR technology vendor, though Personio competes as a Cornerstone alternative rather than an implementation partner.

Broad incumbents

• Mercer: Global HR consulting and advisory firm with deep HR transformation and benefits practices. Comparable to Realize-HR as a professional services provider helping organizations redesign HR processes and implement technology, though operating at far broader scale and across many HCM platforms.
• Deloitte (Human Capital practice): Big Four advisory firm with a global Human Capital practice delivering HR transformation, HCM implementation, and workforce analytics. Comparable to Realize-HR as an HCM implementation services provider, though serving all major platforms at much larger scale.
• Workday: Leading cloud HCM platform serving large enterprises globally across HR, talent, and finance. Comparable to Realize-HR as a target platform environment for enterprise HCM implementations, and a direct competitor to Cornerstone in the DACH enterprise market.
• Accenture (Talent & Organization): Global systems integrator with a Talent & Organization practice delivering HR transformation and large-scale HCM implementations. Comparable to Realize-HR as an HCM implementation and change-management services provider, though multi-vendor and far larger.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm specializing in talent management, workforce strategy, and HR technology advisory. Comparable to Realize-HR as a talent/HR consulting provider, though operating at far larger scale and across multiple HCM ecosystems rather than a single vendor specialization.
• LHH (Lee Hecht Harrison): Global HR services firm specializing in career transition, talent development, and workforce consulting under the Adecco Group. Comparable to Realize-HR as an HR advisory and talent management services provider, though focused on career transition and outplacement rather than HCM implementation.
• SAP SuccessFactors: SAP's cloud HCM suite for large enterprises, with strong penetration in DACH manufacturing and industrial firms. Comparable to Realize-HR as a competing HCM platform frequently selected over Cornerstone by the same German-speaking enterprise buyer base.

Regional players

• SD Worx: European HR and payroll services provider headquartered in Belgium, delivering HR software, payroll outsourcing, and implementation services primarily across Western Europe. Comparable to Realize-HR as a regional HR tech services provider, though with a focus on payroll rather than learning/talent management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/realize-hr-gmbh
• Xx.com/realizehr
• Facebookfacebook.com/RealizeHRvienna

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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