Introduction of SuccessFactors Employee Central – Pitfalls and Best Practices

The introduction of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) presents many companies with significantly greater challenges than might be expected at first glance. While EC, as a global core HR system, forms the basis for end-to-end digital HR processes, project experience shows that issues such as master data quality, viable integrations, a clear organizational structure, and local requirements are often underestimated. This white paper highlights the key success factors for an EC implementation and shows how companies can proceed in a structured and risk-minimizing manner.

Using typical stumbling blocks – such as inconsistent HR data, fragmented system landscapes, or dealing with country-specific regulations – it highlights the conceptual and technical decisions that need to be made at an early stage. It also presents modern integration scenarios using the SAP Business Technology Platform, the role of event-driven architecture, and a tried-and-tested process model.

Supplemented by concrete project examples, best practices, and recommendations for action, the white paper offers a compact guide for companies that want to successfully implement Employee Central and develop it into a stable, future-proof global core HR system.