SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central

Employee Central (EC) is a flexible, core HR functionality that allows you to consolidate and standardize HR processes on a global scale. EC is a cloud-based HRIS (Human Resource Information System) designed to empower your people through intuitive HR workflows accessible from anywhere and at any time. An intuitive dashboard presents you with a holistic overview of your organization to keep you up to date.

What is SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central?

Employee Central (EC) is a flexible, core HR functionality that allows you to consolidate and standardize HR processes on a global scale. Moving to the cloud, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central delivers a robust framework where enhancements and fixes are released to all clients at the same time. Customers don’t need to engage consultants or initiate a complex process of applying patches themselves.

Key Features:

• A cloud-based, global, and unified platform that includes localization support in more than 100 countries worldwide.

• Self-service to support automation and improve data quality with 24/7 access from any device.

• As part of our well-established implementation approach, Effective People delivers best-practice process maps for the most common employee lifecycle events, time-off rules for 60+ countries, and integrations to all common external systems.

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Business Impact: Employee Central Solution

• Make data-driven decisions through live insights.

• Attract, develop, and retain employees using Employee Central.

• Increase process efficiency and data accuracy by managing master data and benefits processes.

Case study: Lundbeck's 'Big Bang' Approach to SuccessFactors

Lundbeck migrated from several different decentralized HR systems to a global, streamlined SAP SuccessFactors solution with support from Effective People.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SAP HCM and SuccessFactors Employee Central?

SAP HCM is an on-premise solution, while SAP SuccessFactors HCM operates in the cloud. On-premise solutions offer customization options, whereas cloud-based SaaS solutions, while not customizable, are highly configurable. This makes cloud solutions faster to deploy and significantly reduces implementation costs. Additionally, customers benefit from biannual SAP SuccessFactors updates, ensuring continuous system improvements and access to the latest features.

What is the scope of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central?

• HR Transactions including changes and transfers

• New Hires

• Contingent Workforce Support

• Time Management

• Position Management

• Mobile

• Global Benefits

• Reporting, Compliance, and Auditing

• Integration & Extensibility

• Apprentice Management

Is Employee Central part of SAP?

Yes, SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central is SAP's HRIS software. As the core component of the SAP SuccessFactors suite, it integrates seamlessly with other SAP products to provide a comprehensive enterprise management solution, including modules for talent management, learning, and payroll.

“Thanks to the support of Effective People, we managed to painlessly move our heavily customized on premise SAP to a modern, digital and user-friendly Employee Central solution. This was achieved in only 7 months from kick-off to go-live.”

Olivier Durand | HRIS & HR Processes Director, Danfoss