Core HR and payroll software

Manage your entire workforce with AI-powered cloud solutions for core HR, time tracking, payroll, and service delivery.
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Increase workforce agility with unified core HR, time tracking, and payroll

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Meet the needs of your people and your organisation

Our flexible cloud solutions replace fragmented HR systems by automating processes, simplifying tasks, and strengthening compliance—all on one unified platform.

Empower and engage users

Enhance HR interactions and boost productivity with intuitive AI-enabled experiences.

Simplify and automate processes

Improve operational efficiency with streamlined workflows and intelligent automation.

Adapt locally and scale globally

Get started quickly and grow confidently with localisation delivered and maintained by in-country experts.

Integrate HR with the rest of the business

Bridge the gaps between HR and other functions across the organisation with an integrated and extensible cloud platform.

Core HR and payroll assistants

Improve data accuracy and compliance, enhance the employee experience, and reduce manual work and costs with AI-supported core HR and payroll assistants.

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Payroll Assistant

Improve payroll accuracy and speed by orchestrating time and payroll agents to identify potential issues and root causes, resolve payroll errors, explain pay statements, and automate the creation of validation rules with human-in-the-loop control.

Explore core HR and payroll capabilities

Bring together data, processes, and AI-enabled experiences to enhance workforce visibility and boost productivity.

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Localised foundation for cloud HR
Establish a single source of truth for people data and drive compliance with a solution localised in more than 100 countries and territories.

 

AI-enabled experiences
Empower your workforce with personalised profiles and AI-enabled self-services embedded in the flow of work.

 

Global benefits administration
Manage employee benefits around the world while meeting unique, country-specific requirements.

 

Simplified absence management
Enable employees to request time off from any device and provide visibility into team absences.

 

Discover the ROI of unifying core HR, time, and payroll

Tune in to hear new insights on unifying HR systems to improve efficiency and ROI from IDC and SAP SuccessFactors.

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See how customers are succeeding with SAP

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Streamlining HR operations globally

Discover how Volkswagen Group transformed global HR by harmonising processes, data, and roles across 400+ companies in 40+ countries with a single, localised cloud solution.

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Meeting a strict deadline for legal compliance

Explore how Eurobank S.A. complies with a new labour regulation using a flexible time tracking solution.

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Ensuring accurate and timely payroll

Discover how Galicia S.A. unified its core HR and payroll operations with modern cloud solutions.

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Saving 1 million productivity hours per year

See how BT Group plc is “changing the way HR gets done” with efficient processes and enhanced experiences.

See what analysts are saying about SAP

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The business value of core HR, time, and payroll solutions

See IDC’s analysis of the economic benefits delivered by SAP SuccessFactors solutions for core HR, time, and payroll.

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Maximising the impact of AI

Make the most of AI with a unified approach to core HR, time, and payroll. Discover use cases and real-world organisational benefits.

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SAP recognised for outperforming the competition by TrustRadius

Explore what customers are saying about SAP SuccessFactors HCM and why it’s a leading option for organisations of all sizes.

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Analysing the economic benefits of moving to the cloud

See how organisations have benefitted by moving from SAP ERP HCM to the cloud with SAP SuccessFactors solutions.

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2025 HR Trends: Unlocking AI’s Potential

Stay ahead of change—learn how to turn AI expectations into real business impact.

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Resources

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Core HR and payroll checklist: 7 questions to help you future-proof your organisation

Future‑ready Core HR and payroll begin with the right questions. A practical checklist helps HR leaders identify gaps in data, payroll, compliance, and scalability to support smarter modernisation decisions.

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Top 10 Reasons to Move to the Cloud with SAP SuccessFactors Solutions

Moving HR to the cloud helps organisations operate with greater agility. Cloud solutions streamline processes, deliver continuous innovation, and improve workforce visibility to better support change and scale.

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SAP Localisation Capabilities

SAP localised solutions give you the confidence to run an international business.

Frequently asked questions

A human resources information system (HRIS) is a software solution that helps companies manage and automate core HR processes; support benefits administration, time and attendance, payroll, and other workflows; and store employee data, such as personal, demographic, and compensation information.

Modern payroll solutions improve accuracy by validating inputs, catching exceptions early, and streamlining approvals and corrections—helping payroll teams resolve issues faster and reduce costly off-cycle fixes.

Yes. SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central includes capabilities for managing employee benefits in the cloud. A flexible framework helps you standardise global benefits management for your entire organisation.

We have a program dedicated to helping existing SAP ERP HCM customers move to the cloud.

Automation speeds up common requests, like updating personal details, getting policy answers, and understanding pay statements, so employees receive faster resolutions and HR teams reduce case volume.

Look for a unified platform that supports secure integrations; orchestrated workflows across HR, time tracking, and payroll; role-based experiences for employees and managers; and configurable controls for compliance and audit needs.

HR service delivery is the system of tools and processes used to manage employee HR requests—typically including a service portal, knowledge base, and case management software to improve response times and consistency.

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