Complementary
SuccessFactors Employee Central
Covering HR operations, employee data and employee self-services and offering automated HR workflows and intelligent services to enable you to manage processes, not just transactions.
In 2011 SAP bought SuccessFactors, then the second largest cloud-based solution on the market. In 2012 they announced the future move from HCM on-premise solution to the cloud based SuccessFactors solution. Several options and degrees of migration have been offered over the years, plus gaps filled by 3rd party products like Kronos (time and attendance) and Workforce Analytics (planning and analytics).
Understandably customers who had invested heavily in on-premise payroll and HR were reluctant to move core functionality to the cloud. However, SAP wanted to concentrate its resources on the cloud solution, and put a 2025 support deadline on HCM.
To encourage gradual migration from on-premise to cloud, by 2019 there were no less than 8 officially recognised options each with a roadmap guide to help you decide which option was best for your organisation.
In 2021 SAP announced the release of HXM or Human Experience Management, which extends the SuccessFactors solution to lead with the employee experience.
So, as a module, where does SuccessFactors Employee Central fit into the picture?
KEY CAPABILITIES:
- A consumer-grade employee experience enabled by live insights to help you make data-driven decisions
- A single, global, core HR solution, with consistent and standardised HR processes focused on the workforce (including dedicated support for contingent labour and apprentices)
- True self-service, to support automation, improve data quality, and elevate HR service delivery with efficient, real-time processes
- A solution that is in use in more than 200 countries around the globe, with deep localisation, delivered and maintained for more than 100 countries
- Pre-built integrations with other solutions from both SAP and leading partners to accelerate and simplify processes
- A proactive approach to worldwide regulatory compliance
- Connected HR processes enabling you to attract, develop, and retain employees using modern technologies