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May 17, 2011


HCM Goes Global Using SAP
The Whys, Whats, Hows and Whos
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Introduction
Sarah Nehring General Manager - Magnisol
Based out of Walldorf, Germany
30 years of experience in Human Resources, focusing since 1998 on SAP HR
implementations and global projects
Michael Wulf Product Manager SAP AG
Based out of Walldorf, Germany
Working with SAP HCM since 1995, first in development now in Product
management. Areas: Payroll, Global Employment, Data Privacy
Chiara Bersano Manager Global HRIS Nestl
Based out of Vevey, Switzerland
HR Systems professional, with functional and technical experience in
leading global projects since 1990, specializing on the needs of large
corporations
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The story we want to tell
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The (HCM) World is Global
More companies are globalizing
Workforce decisions need information on a global basis
Lack of comparable data from information in local systems
Global data required to support cloud / HANA
Rapid change in technology
-What products to be produced where with what workforce?
-Mobility
-Attracting Talent

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The (HCM) World is Global
Demographics
Shrinking workforce in some countries
Growing in others
Legal requirements (H1B)
Global HCM Processes
-Career and Succession Planning
-Training
-Reporting/Analytics
-Employee Interaction Center
-Environmental Health and Safety Regulations
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The story we want to tell
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A system operating GLOBALLY means:
Multilanguage support
Code pages / Unicode
Time zones (for roll-out, but also for support)
Multiple currencies
Calendars and holidays
Continuous review of localization needs, in local and in global
language
Legal requirements, reporting
Documentation and support
Configuration and programming
Management of employee records and data retention laws
Physical records vs. Digital records
Data privacy and Safe Harbor approach


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General decisions
Translation and languages approach
One language only, globally (beware of local legal requirements)
Multi-lingual approach, number of supported languages (non-latin alphabets)
Training materials and delivery; best practices, rules to follow
Certification of bulk of users to preserve data quality
Authoritative source of HR data
HR system/Active directory/Identity layer?
Identity management: many different types of persons enter the doors of our
companies
Employees/Contractors/Externals
Expats/Short term assignments/Business travellers
Third parties/Service providers/Guests
Governance central, regional, local
Availability, down time management, release management
Data double every 18 months world wide; challenge in ensuring data quality and
real-time business analytics
How to deal with acquisitions



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Technical decisions
Critical decisions
Organizational structures Hierarchy? Objects? Start dates?
Naming conventions (long text, short text; name, last name,
nicknames; etc)
Actions and reasons (employee life cycle)
Generation of Person ID numbers
Name and address approach
Career history approach
legacy/current/where to store
ownership (HR/Market/employee, maintenance, accountability)
among many others!
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Global employees
Companies are
intra-national
International
multi-national
global
Treatment of international assignment differs widely, both for the
understanding of it and for the scope it has.
From the point of view of the employees, only a fine-line exists
between business travelers, expatriation, concurrent employment
and international movements in general (Accidental Expats)
In all cases, international experience give value and experience to
employees, making them one of the most valued assets of the
company
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The story we want to tell
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Global Reach of SAP HCM
Critical decisions
Organizational structures Hierarchy? Objects? Start dates?
Naming conventions (long text, short text; name, last name,
nicknames; etc)
Actions and reasons (employee life cycle)
Generation of CP numbers
Name and address approach
Career history approach
legacy/current/where to store)
ownership (HR/Market/employee, maintenance, accountability)
among many others!
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Global Reach of SAP HCM - Details
Payroll is delivered as:
Standard versions
Included in the ERP (ECC) delivery
If you use HCM, you have those availalbe
Add-on versions
Available as a download from the service marketplace
All-in-one add-on
Partner solutions
Delivered and maintained by the partner
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Support for Global Employees
in SAP HCM
Global Employment (GE) is a solution for:
Employees moving from one country to another
This is not restricted to Expats but also includes
Local hires, previously employed in a different country
Employees on extended business trips with the need for some
host country HR processes
Employees on project assignments
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Global Employment - Architecture
Person ID
D02121611
Country A Country B
10001520
10001521
Personnel Assignment
=
Personnel Number
Person
=
Employee
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Global Employment Main parts

Person ID and Personnel Administration
Unique identifier
Overview for the employee independent for the country
Management of Global Employees
Planning of an assignment
Compensation calculation
Checklist
Payroll for Global Employees
Independent payrolls simultaneously
Payrolls talking to each other
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Global Employment Supporting parts

ESS for Global Employees
Talent Management for Global Employees
Learning Solution (e.g. History)
Internal Applicant in e-recruiting
Qualifications linked to the employee
Enterprise Compensation Management for Global Employees
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The story we want to tell
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HRGUG Mission
The SAP HR Global User Group aims to:

provide a marketplace for best practice regarding global HR solutions;
share information on the latest developments in SAP software;
communicate, share learnings and follow up on global opportunities and
burning issues related to SAP software;
influence SAP software development leveraging input of global customers;
be a place to exchange experiences and extend members business
networks.
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HRGUG Participants
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Links and Contacts


HRGUG Link: https://websmp204.sap-ag.de/hrgug

LinkedIn Group: HR GUG

Our Contact Details:

Chiara Bersano, Nestl
chiara.bersano@gmail.com
Sarah Nehring, Magnisol
sarah.nehring@magnisol.com
Michael Wulf, SAP
michael.wulf@sap.com

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