SAP Human Capital Management

SAP Human Capital Management began as an on-premise SAP ERP module, but with the acquisition of SAP SuccessFactors in 2013, the SAP Human Capital Management strategy shifted to the cloud. SAP SuccessFactors is now the primary SAP Human Capital Management offering, with products covering core HR, payroll, and talent management.

SAP Human Capital Management solutions

A wide range of solutions are available for SAP Human Capital Management.

SAP ERP HCM is the traditional on-premise core HR offering that is still the SAP Human Capital Management solution in use for thousands of SAP customers. deliver exceptional end-to-end student experience ranging from courses, grades, research, billing, scholarships, etc.
SAP Payroll is also an on-premise tool, but its functionality is now available in the cloud with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central is SAP’s core HR system of record solution.
SAP Human Experience Management (HXM) is SAP’s rebranding of SAP Human Capital Management that focuses on employee-centric HR and includes employee experience management tools.
SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management is a true expansion of capabilities beyond what SAP Human Capital Management on-premise offerings could accomplish. The Talent Management suite includes offerings such as Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management, Learning, Succession and Development, and the Opportunity Marketplace.
SAP SuccessFactors Workforce Planning and People Analytics offers HR-focused data capabilities for headcount and workforce planning and diving deep into workforce-related trends.

SAP Human Capital Management solutions

A wide range of solutions are available for SAP Human Capital Management.

SAP ERP HCM is the traditional on-premise core HR offering that is still the SAP Human Capital Management solution in use for thousands of SAP customers. deliver exceptional end-to-end student experience ranging from courses, grades, research, billing, scholarships, etc.
SAP Payroll is also an on-premise tool, but its functionality is now available in the cloud with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll.
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central is SAP’s core HR system of record solution.
SAP Human Experience Management (HXM) is SAP’s rebranding of SAP Human Capital Management that focuses on employee-centric HR and includes employee experience management tools.
SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management is a true expansion of capabilities beyond what SAP Human Capital Management on-premise offerings could accomplish. The Talent Management suite includes offerings such as Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management, Learning, Succession and Development, and the Opportunity Marketplace.
SAP SuccessFactors Workforce Planning and People Analytics offers HR-focused data capabilities for headcount and workforce planning and diving deep into workforce-related trends.

Many SAP customers adopt a hybrid SAP Human Capital Management approach, maintain SAP ERP HCM on-premise with SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management tools in the cloud. SAP has set an end of mainstream maintenance of 2027 for SAP ERP HCM, but is offering SAP S/4HANA sidecar options for customers to extend their on-premise capabilities until 2030.

Key Considerations for SAPinsiders:

SAPinsiders are finding success with SAP Human Capital Management with SAP and its partners.

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- Boosting productivity gains through better employee experience. Read this analyst insight based on SAPinsider research to discover how organizations are achieving better employee productivity with an employee experience-focused approach.
- How SAP SuccessFactors brings the X-Factor to SAP Human Capital Management. Read this interview with Amy Wilson, SVP of Products and Design at SAP SuccessFactors to learn more about SAP’s transition from HCM to HXM.

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Thinking Differently to Attract Top Talent in Healthcare

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To attract and retain qualified talent in healthcare, organizations should enhance their reputation, leverage advanced recruitment technologies, stay attuned to employee needs, and create clear career advancement pathways.
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Combining Data with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Improve Hiring Practices

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To enhance competitiveness and innovation in a crowded marketplace, SAP organizations should focus on developing a diverse workforce through data-driven DE&I initiatives, fostering a strong company culture, and ensuring leadership commitment to attract top talent.
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Experience the Shift – Move from SAP ERP HCM to SAP SuccessFactors

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SAP’s decision to end mainstream maintenance in 2027 necessitates organizations to transition from on-premises SAP ERP HCM to cloud-based solutions like SAP SuccessFactors, which offers enhanced user experience, faster innovation, integrated HR workflows, native data integration, and seamless extensibility, ultimately driving agility and sustainability in HR functions.
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How to Measure and Maximize Value in Talent Acquisition

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Talent Acquisition is the lifeblood of every organization. Companies need hard-working, dedicated, and motivated people to drive innovation and meet business goals. Yet finding the right talent to fit both the business needs and culture of a given company has proven to be a difficult task. With the right salary and benefits, organizations are generally…
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Improving Employee Experience with HRIZONS

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Organizations are always looking for the best ways to drive innovation to meet their business goals. Employee engagement is one of the top ways that these companies can maximize contributions and productivity while reducing employee attrition. Companies should ensure that they have a positive Employee Experience (EX) program that proactively acquires insights into the sentiment…
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Reinventing Talent Acquisition to Compete in Global Talent Pools

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Businesses are always on the lookout to find new solutions to improve the ways they attract and retain top talent people from around the world. To attract global candidates, recruitment and talent acquisition technology company Radancy advised companies to tailor their recruitment strategies to different cultures by offering localized and mission-driven candidate experiences. However, creating…
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Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) centralizes its SAP HCM with CNT

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The Österreichische Gesundheitskasse (ÖGK) has migrated its SAP HCM data to a centralized system with the help of CNT Management Consulting and ITSV, streamlining processes across its 150 branches and improving access for over 12,200 users. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here
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Moving SAP ERP HCM to the SuccessFactors Cloud: The Cost of Doing Nothing

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Perhaps the most pressing topic in the overall SAP landscape is the need for organizations to make the move to the cloud. For customers with on-premise solutions, the Customer Evolution Program for HCM (formerly known as HXM Move) is designed to assist customers in transitioning to the SuccessFactors cloud solution before the 2027 end-of-maintenance deadline…
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Streamlining SAP Employee Central Implementations with AspireHR

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Many SAP organizations are in the midst of digital transformations. These enterprises are overhauling many of the crucial technological underpinnings that allow them to perform essential operations with more speed and innovation than before. One of the most important digital transformations a company can undertake is overhauling its HR workflows. Companies must be able to…
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Moving your HCM to the Cloud? Key Considerations

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The success of companies hinges on their people, necessitating effective hiring and training, and as organizations seek to modernize HR operations, transitioning from on-premises SAP ERP HCM to cloud-based solutions like SAP SuccessFactors is increasingly vital for achieving greater efficiency, agility, and cost-effectiveness, especially with the impending end of mainstream maintenance for on-premises solutions.