How PlurreHR Achieved Compliance Maturity and Breezed Through ISO 27001 Audit Using SecureSlate

About PlurreHR

PlurreHR is an enterprise SaaS platform based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It helps small and medium-sized businesses manage HR processes like onboarding, payroll, and compliance through a modern, digital platform.

“We knew that as we scaled, ISO 27001 would be essential for earning customer trust and proving our commitment to data security.” — Anna, CISO, PlurreHR

ISO 27001

Employees

34

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Industry

SaaS

The Problem

As PlurreHR scaled its services across Europe, Anna and her team encountered a familiar roadblock for tech companies handling sensitive employee data compliance.

Enterprise clients and partners increasingly requested evidence of mature information security practices. ISO 27001 — an internationally recognized standard for information security management — quickly rose to the top of the list of requirements. To meet these expectations and continue growing, PlurreHR had to prioritize certification.

At first, the team attempted to tackle ISO 27001 using a combination of spreadsheets, checklists, and manual workflows. While this patchwork approach may have sufficed for preliminary documentation, it soon proved inadequate for the dynamic and interconnected nature of compliance across systems, departments, and controls.

“We were stuck in a cycle of reactive compliance. It was time-consuming and stressful, and didn’t scale with our business growth.”
— Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

PlurreHR’s lean team — comprised of just 19 employees — lacked the time and resources to manage complex compliance operations manually. Coordinating evidence collection, tracking control effectiveness, and documenting risk assessments began to consume time that was better spent on product development and customer support.

With pressure mounting to meet audit timelines, the leadership team recognized that relying on spreadsheets alone would not be sustainable.

“It felt like we were constantly behind — chasing down documents, setting reminders, and sending emails. We had no central visibility into what was completed and what was overdue.” — Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

The team needed more than a tool — they needed a comprehensive solution that would proactively manage compliance tasks, adapt to their systems, and ensure nothing fell through the cracks.

“We wanted a proactive, automated system that would help us build confidence and maturity in our compliance processes — not just chase deadlines.” — Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

The Solution

After evaluating multiple solutions, PlurreHR chose SecureSlate for its advanced automation, real-time monitoring, and expert-led onboarding.

From the outset, SecureSlate stood out as more than a tool — it became a compliance partner. The onboarding process was highly structured yet tailored to PlurreHR’s specific business context.

SecureSlate’s team of compliance specialists worked closely with Anna and her team to connect their cloud infrastructure, identity management systems, HR platforms, and internal tools into a unified compliance hub.

“What set SecureSlate apart was how hands-on and supportive their team was. We weren’t just buying software — we were gaining a compliance partner.” — Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

SecureSlate broke down the ISO 27001 implementation into digestible phases. The platform mapped out the relevant controls, guided policy creation, and offered pre-built templates that could be customized to match PlurreHR’s workflows.

Within days, PlurreHR had full visibility into its ISO 27001 posture — from implemented controls and pending tasks to evidence collection and risk assessments. For a company previously juggling compliance across emails and shared drives, the shift was transformative.

“SecureSlate made it clear what we had, what we were missing, and what needed immediate action. It turned compliance into a manageable, structured program.”
— Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

The platform’s automation capabilities proved invaluable. Routine tasks like gathering logs, sending policy acknowledgement reminders, and verifying access controls were handled automatically, reducing human error and freeing up internal resources.

In addition, SecureSlate’s intelligent alerts ensured that nothing was forgotten. The platform flagged potential compliance drift, notified the team of upcoming deadlines, and tracked control testing across systems in real time.

“SecureSlate flagged issues before they became problems. It reminded us to complete reviews, upload evidence, and document processes — so we never lost sight of what mattered.” — Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

As ISO 27001 requires a risk-based approach, SecureSlate also helped PlurreHR implement a structured risk management process. Risks were documented, scored, and reviewed regularly — all from a single, centralized dashboard. This clarity made it easier to demonstrate compliance to auditors and stakeholders alike.

The Impact

With SecureSlate, PlurreHR achieved ISO 27001 certification in just 10 weeks , a timeline that far exceeded their expectations. The entire process — previously riddled with uncertainty — became streamlined and predictable, thanks to automated workflows and end-to-end visibility.

“SecureSlate turned our compliance efforts from reactive to strategic. It gave us the structure we needed without slowing us down.” — Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

SecureSlate automated approximately 80% of the compliance workload , including evidence collection, task tracking, access reviews, and internal training follow-ups. This saved the team hundreds of hours, which were redirected toward product innovation and customer service.

Instead of treating the audit as a disruptive event, PlurreHR maintained continuous audit readiness. All documentation was version-controlled, evidence was tagged and mapped to controls, and every system was monitored automatically for changes that could impact compliance.

“We weren’t scrambling to gather documents or explain policies. Everything was ready and up to date. The audit felt like a confirmation of what we were already doing right.” — Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

But the benefits of SecureSlate extended well beyond a successful certification.

Centralizing and automating their compliance program, PlurreHR fostered a stronger internal culture of security and accountability. Team members across departments became active participants in maintaining compliance, not just passive recipients of policy updates.

“SecureSlate distributes compliance accountability across teams, fostering greater discipline and engagement in meeting security requirements.” — Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR

PlurreHR now has the infrastructure to support additional frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2, and potentially SOC 2, should they choose to expand into new markets.

The flexibility of SecureSlate means these frameworks can be layered on with minimal additional effort, as much of the foundational work, like control mapping and policy management, has already been established.

“We’re ready for whatever comes next. SecureSlate gives us the confidence and agility to grow without fearing compliance bottlenecks.”
— Anna, Co-Founder & COO, PlurreHR