A solid, conservative global company - Anonymous employee HID Employee Review

5.0
11 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I read a few of the negative reviews here and decided to chime in. I'm five years full time at HID Global, doing software engineering, and it's been a positive experience so far. They're very flexible on working from home, setting one's own hours, etc., and the organization seems mainly focused on getting the job done rather than enforcing stupid arbitrary rules. HID is a conservative business, which is to say they try to maximize profits and discard money-losing product lines. They have factories and offices all over the world, partly a result of acquiring other companies. The acquisitions seem intelligently done; in general, the acquired businesses keep their organizations and culture for a long time, which of course is what made them worth buying to begin with. I have confidence in HID's overall management, and most of the people I've dealt with in HID have been very professional and hard working. In fact I can't think of one bad one, that is to say a bad one who lasted very long. Every organization hires a few bad eggs, but HID seems pretty good at pushing them out. Overall it's been a very nice place to work, not the highest paying, but very stable and professional, and I've held a lot of jobs in my day.

Cons

The pay scale is conservative and I am not earning as much as I did a few years ago at previous technology positions. On the other hand, there are compensating factors such as the option to work from home.

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5.0
30 May 2026
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Pros

Very good work life balance. Company is privately owned and the management knows how to keep the ship running. If you want a secure workplace with stability, reasonable timelines, and good people, this is it.

Cons

Lots and lots of acquisitions can make for a slightly messy business structure.

5.0
12 May 2026
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Pros

As a Talent Acquisition Partner at HID, one of the biggest strengths is the people and the collaborative culture. There’s a genuine willingness across teams to support hiring efforts and partner strategically, which makes recruiting more impactful and not just transactional. The company has a strong global reputation in identity and access solutions, which helps attract high-quality talent and creates meaningful conversations with candidates. Leadership is generally approachable and supportive of TA initiatives, and there’s a clear focus on innovation and growth, especially in evolving markets like mobile credentials and identity technologies. You also get exposure to a wide range of roles across regions and functions, which keeps the work dynamic and engaging.

Cons

Like many growing organizations, processes and systems can sometimes lag behind the pace of business. This can create challenges in recruiting efficiency, particularly when balancing multiple priorities or navigating evolving hiring structures. There can also be variability in hiring processes and expectations across different business units, which occasionally requires extra alignment and stakeholder management from TA. At times, workload can be high, especially during peak hiring periods.

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