Using SAP SuccessFactors HCM to reduce redundancy
October 09, 2025

Using SAP SuccessFactors HCM to reduce redundancy

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Employee Central
  • Recruiting
  • Onboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation Management
  • Succession and Development
  • Learning

Overall Satisfaction with SAP SuccessFactors HCM

We're rolling out SuccessFactors to our group brands and locations worldwide, to replace legacy/redundant legacy systems, harmonize and leverage global data and processes. This includes multiple modules, except Time & Payroll and some newer/niche features (e.g. apprentice management) due to prioritization.

Pros

  • Global template + Local Templates in Employee Central
  • Recruiting - Onboarding - Employee Central integration
  • People Analytics (story reports)

Cons

  • Localization of talent forms
  • Integration Center could be easier to use and troubleshoot (UI)
  • Import/Export more elements, e.g. CPM (some are only available via API, or not at all)
  • Reduction of costs with multiple redundant systems
It's quite user experience oriented
Yes, it was not always smooth because of ERP customizations in place for the multiple local systems, but workarounds can be used to migrate all data
Agents to help Managers, HR Business Partners and HR Admins

Do you think SAP SuccessFactors HCM delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SAP SuccessFactors HCM's feature set?

Yes

Did SAP SuccessFactors HCM live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of SAP SuccessFactors HCM go as expected?

No

Would you buy SAP SuccessFactors HCM again?

Yes

SuccessFactors is great for bringing everyone together, harmonize data/processes and leverage them for what truly matters - seamless experience, relevant insights, prepare for AI. It does not work so well for just migrating everything to the cloud while maintaining full local specificities, i.e. it requires HR Transformation and it's not only an IT solution.

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Feature Ratings

8.1
Employee demographic data
9
Employment history
8
Job profiles and administration
8
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.
8
Organizational charting
7
Organization and location management
8
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)
9
6.3
Pay calculation
6
Support for external payroll vendors
8
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
6
Benefit plan administration
6
Direct deposit files
6
Salary revision and increment management
7
Reimbursement management
5
8.3
Approval workflow
8
Balance details
9
Annual carry-forward and encashment
8
8.0
View and generate pay and benefit information
8
Update personal information
9
View job history
9
View company policy documentation
7
Employee recognition
7
Asset Management ()
Not Rated
7.3
Report builder
8
Pre-built reports
7
Ability to combine HR data with external data
7
Integration with other HR capabilities ()
Not Rated
7.8
Performance plans
8
Performance improvement plans
8
Review status tracking
8
Review reminders
8
Multiple review frequency
7
7.8
Create succession plans/pools
8
Candidate ranking
8
Candidate search
7
Candidate development
8
8.0
New hire portal
8
Manager tracking tools
8
8.0
Corporate goal setting
8
Individual goal setting
9
Line-of sight-visibility
7
Performance tracking
8
7.6
Job Requisition Management
8
Company Website Posting
7
Publish to Social Media
8
Job Search Site Posting
8
Duplicate Candidate Prevention
7
Applicant Tracking
8
Notifications and Alerts
7

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