The seven-step run-up to SAP SuccessFactors Payroll

A streamlined, solid plan to take you from on-premise to the cloud in a fraction of the timeframe of the competition.
In three years, the curtain falls. In 2027, SAP on-premise support ends and - ready or not - you'll need to jump into better, smarter solutions. There's no better place to jump to than the cloud -  and there's no better time to prepare for your future success than now. 

 

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Before we you begin, we you need to survey the challenge. Any medal-winning jump needs training and technique. A solid run-up is the power behind your leap, the blast-off that propels you over the line and towards podium success. It doesn't take much. But every step is crucial. 

With so much experience in SAP and SuccessFactors, we've designed our own run-up tactic to streamline your launch. We call it Cloud Jump: seven steps, seven solid strides to line you up perfectly for future SAP success. 

What's the first step? Know your strengths. Find out which foot you start with. We call it the Readiness Check, where we assess your needs and define the scope of your cloud transformation. For that, we translate your data to see the output and deduce determine whether you're ready to move. We You then know what to aim for, and how to best improve on your qualities to set you up for the smoothest possible migration to the cloud. 

The second step, where you really find your footing, is the Payroll Configuration Migration. Here, you assess and determine the essential configurations for migration, and ensure compatibility of your current ERP HCM system and Employee Central Payroll systems. What's notable here is the speed: with the help of the NEXUS Suite migration toolset, everything can be moved over in not months, not weeks, but days. Five days, to be precise. 

We're You’re at the third stride, and we're you’re starting to pick up speed. Step three is where we wetransform your payroll with the Payroll Control Center: a smart, streamlined add-on that ensures consistent processes, precise data, and clear cost management. What's especially convenient and beneficial about the Payroll Control Center is that you can run thorough pre-payroll checks to verify accuracy before the pay cycle begins, these checks being essential to avoiding errors in production.

Step four, and you’re already flying down the track - it's time to start moving the data. In the fourth step, we first migrate your employee master data, then integrate it seamlessly with Employee Central Payroll, and finally, we migrate essential payroll-relevant data from your current SAP ERP HCM to SAP Employee Central Payroll, where it is refined and accessible through the intuitive Employee Central interface.

You’re nearing the take-off point, and it's time to start planning your approach. As we architect your payroll system's cloud future, our interface strategy is pivotal. When migrating your custom objects, we'll identify all core modifications, determine business needs, and finally conduct a feasibility analysis to determine which objects are suitable and necessary for migration to your new SAP Employee Central Payroll. 

Almost there. You’re a step away from launch, and there's no room for error. In the penultimate step, we’ll validate everything using parallel-payroll-testing accuracy tools to ensure a precise migration to Employee Central Payroll. This cost-saving, efficiency-boosting approach speeds up the go-live process, ensuring a smooth transition and confidence in the new system. 

Time to soar. You’ve reached the finish line. Everything needs to be in perfect order to get the most out of your jump and truly go the distance. You can fly easy knowing that you're launched by an expert team of 850 dedicated, SAP-certified consultants and payroll specialists that can help design, implement, and lead a custom Cloud Journey tailored to your exact needs.

 

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So, what are you waiting for? The sooner you start preparing, the surer your leap will be. And since we're so much faster than the competition, your advantage can only compound. Don't put off that first step. All great journeys start with it.