The most important success factors for recruiting digitization with SAP SuccessFactors

Erfolgsfaktoren bei der SAP SuccessFactors Einführung

The success factors in the digitalization of recruiting with SAP SuccessFactors – summarized by SF expert Dorte Völker.

With its Recruiting Management, Recruiting Marketing and Onboarding modules, SAP SuccessFactors (SF) offers the perfect solutions to Digitize recruiting in the company and automate.

However, for the successful implementation of the cloud-based solution, some factors should be considered. Our certified SuccessFactors expert Dorte Völker explains what’s important.

Dorte, who is affected by the introduction of SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting in the company?

In addition to the recruiters and HR staff who will be working with SuccessFactors, the implementation also affects IT. After all, it is a software as a service solution. System support regarding authorization distribution, interface management, mobile access, etc. requires the attention of this department.

In your opinion, what are the most important success factors for recruiting digitization with SAP SuccessFactors?

First, the digital maturity level of the recruiting department or company should be determined. Based on this, it can be assessed whether and to what extent additional measures to develop digital skills among HR employees are needed for the introduction of SuccessFactors.

SuccessFactors Specialist Dorte Derichs
SAP SuccessFactors Specialist Dorte Völker

In addition, an organized change management is advisable, which prepares all those involved early and transparently for the changes resulting from the SF introduction and ensures acceptance.

During the implementation project, feedback from users, i.e. recruiters and HR employees, should be obtained on a regular basis. The aim is to continuously incorporate their experiences regarding usability, benefits, etc. into the implementation process and thus optimize it.

A general tip: When implementing, it is advisable to use best practices and the experience of experts. This saves money and time.

Speaking of time: How long does the SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting implementation actually take?

It depends on.

Logically, it is much faster to integrate the recruiting modules as “additional modules” into an existing SuccessFactors system than to introduce SuccessFactors from scratch.

Among other things, the scope of the desired functionalities, the size of the company and the level of acceptance of the digital solution among employees also play a role.

Best practice packages from implementation providers usually include approximate duration information, which can be used to at least roughly calculate the time required.

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