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SAP Human Capital Management

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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 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.

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.

  • Webinar: Skills are key to unlocking the employee lifecycle. Watch this on-demand webinar from Eightfold to discover specific steps on taking a skills-oriented approach at every point in the employee lifecycle.
    • 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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Mastering SAP Collaborate – Auckland 2026Feb 4, 2025  —  Join the Mastering SAP NZ community in March 2026. We're bringing our Collaborate experience to Auckland on 19 - 20 March 2026 - four interconnected, thriving communities over two days. You'll learn from customer case studies, expert viewpoints, detailed roadmaps and how-to's provided by local and global thought leaders. Then network and connect with like-minds on the issues that matter and lessons learned through experience.
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SAP Readiness Check for SAP SuccessFactors Solutions: An Essential Tool for Successful SAP HCM TransformationJan 29, 2025  —  The article emphasizes the importance of transforming HR operations through tools like the SAP Readiness Check for SuccessFactors Solutions, which provide actionable insights to facilitate seamless migration and align HR practices with organizational goals amid constant changes in the business landscape.
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Qualtrics and SAP Partner to Redefine Employee Experience ExcellenceJan 22, 2025  —  Qualtrics and SAP have partnered to enhance employee experiences by integrating Qualtrics XM with SAP SuccessFactors, utilizing AI-driven insights and streamlined feedback processes to boost engagement, retention, and productivity in organizations.
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Atos Supercharges User Support with Espressive BaristaJan 21, 2025  —  Atos has integrated Espressive Barista, a Generative AI-powered conversational agent, into its Digital Workplace Experience platform to provide employees with 24/7 personalized IT support, streamlining processes and reducing resolution times while enhancing productivity and paving the way for AI applications in other departments.
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Smart Scheduling: Align Your Workforce with Production DemandsJan 16, 2025  —  Effective workforce management is critical in today’s dynamic business environment, especially for large organizations in manufacturing and government. Optimizing schedules while ensuring compliance with complex regulations is essential but challenging. Manual processes and traditional tools often fail to handle the complexity, leading to inefficiencies and dissatisfaction. Indeavor Operate is a powerful workforce management solution that integrates with SAP systems to streamline complex scheduling, ensure compliance with labor laws, and enhance productivity and employee satisfaction for large organizations, especially in manufacturing and government sectors.
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Improving HCM One Step At a Time: Your Reviews of SAP SuccessFactorsNov 12, 2024  —  SAP SuccessFactors is a pivotal HCM solution within ERP systems, recently enhanced with GenAI capabilities and integration with WalkMe, as user feedback highlights its effectiveness in streamlining HR processes, boosting employee satisfaction and facilitating data-driven talent management.
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The SAP HCM Roadmap: WeChat, Microsoft – and no AI agent hype in SuccessFactorsNov 5, 2024  —  SuccessConnect, the annual flagship event for SAP SuccessFactors, pitched up in Lisbon, Portugal to share the latest updates to the SAP HCM suite.
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SAP WalkMe first look in SuccessFactors unveiling for 2024 and beyondNov 5, 2024  —  Updates to SuccessFactors HCM suite reveal first-ever glimpse within an SAP platform of the newly-acquired WalkMe, live at SuccessConnect 2024.
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What to Look for in an SAP PartnerOct 25, 2024  —  As SAP organizations seek partners for digital transformation, AspireHR provides essential criteria for selecting the right implementation partner, emphasizing the importance of offerings, capabilities, value, and personal experience to maximize the success of SAP deployments.
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