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A Full Overview of SAP SuccessFactors: A Cloud-Based Human Resources Solution for Emerging Companies
Introduction :-
In today’s fast evolving digital workplace, handling the people effectively is very important same like managing finances and operations. Companies around the world are adapting the latest and intelligent HR systems which maintain employee data and also which can help driving the companies towards growth and development. And as a result, they have found SAP SuccessFactors in first place. It is a leading cloud based human Experience Management [HXM] suite that which helps companies manage their employees and operations. Whether you are an HR professional, SAP consultant or business leader, understanding SuccessFactors is essential to navigating the future of HR.
What Is SAP SuccessFactors?
SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud based Human Capital Management [HCM] solutions which helps the companies or business handle all stages of employee cycle starting from the recruitment to onboarding and from performance to learning planning.
SuccessFactors is originally founded in 2001 and later it was acquired by SAP in 2012, SuccessFactors has become the top HR platform which is being used by most of the companies.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
- SAP SuccessFactors is the cloud platform which means it does not require any on premise infrastructure.
- It mainly focuses on Focuses on Human Experience Management [HXM].
- Can be integrated with every other system through APIs or SAP Cloud Platform Integration [CPI].
CORE MODULES OF SAP SUCCESSFACTORS :-
1. Employee Central {EC}:
This is the core HR module that maintains the data record of all the employees such as personal information, employment information and job information. Employee Central can be integrated with the other modules such as payroll etc., for smooth process.
2. Employee Central Payroll {ECP}:
ECP is an extension of EC and this module help to process the payroll automatically by maintaining the compliance and regulations.
Benefits by using ECP:
3. Recruiting and Onboarding:
This module helps in covering the whole talent acquition process starting from job posting to onboarding.
Key Features:
- Helps in managing the candidate relationship.
- Helps in scheduling the interviews and managing the offer.
- Helps in onboarding process without any heavy paperwork process.
4. Performance & Goals:
This module helps in assigning the employees goals and how it aligns with organizational objectives.
Benefits:
- Helps in tracking the performance continuously.
- It provides the HR the feedback of the candidate and also shares the plans on how to develop the performance of the individuals.
- Helps in promoting the performance.
5. Learning Management System (LMS):
This module supports the employees to develop their performance through the trainings. It is a skill-based learning based on employee respective role in the organization.
6. Succession & Development:
This module helps in identifying the candidates for the next role by analyzing their potential and make them ready for the future roles and promotions for the most difficult positions to fill in the organization.
Highlights:
- Suggests the plan for career path
- Prepares the pipeline of talent for future use.
WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE SAP SUCCESSFACTORS :-
- Cloud Advantage- We don’t require any huge equipment or infra for to secure the cloud.
- Scalability – This is suitable for small scale companies to big global companies.
- Employee Centric Designs – Focus on Human Experience Management [HXM]
- Integration Capabilities – Connects with SAP and third-party systems via APIs, OData, and CPI.
- Data Driven Insights – Helps leadership make informed decisions using analytics
REAL WORLD EXAMPLE-
A multinational company with over 10,000 employees implemented SAP SuccessFactors to unify HR operations across 15 countries. As a result, manual HR processes were reduced and the onboarding time changes from weeks to days and employee satisfaction increased to 90%.
BEST PRACTICES FOR IMPLEMENTING SAP SUCCESSFACTORS:
- Plan the data migration carefully (Employee master, position structure, and history)
- Use standard configurations before opting for custom solutions
- Train HR administrators and managers to use the system efficiently
- Perform end to end testing between modules and integration points (CPI, Payroll, etc.,)
- Adopt change management to ensure user acceptance.
CONCLUSION :-
SAP SuccessFactors is not only a HCM tool, but it’s a complete package that helps the companies to build employee first mindset. By interlinking the HR activities, employee experience, it helps the companies to make the better decisions and helps the companies to drive towards the success. As businesses continue to evolve, SAP SuccessFactors will remain a key player in shaping the future of work and digital HR transformation.
