Middleman Between the Worlds of SAP and Workday
Many companies that previously relied on SAP solutions are considering switching to cloud-based alternatives such as Workday. This switch requires not only technical expertise, but also a deep understanding of both worlds.
Oliver Stegmann, former Business Development Manager at Workday DACH, founded the company in 2020, and Alexandre Perpétuo joined to create a complementary duo: Stegmann brings expertise in HR software evaluation, while Perpétuo has strengths in program and project management. HCM Advisory Service thus provides support during project preparation as well as during implementation and subsequent system support.
Positioning in the SME sector
"Because we are a small boutique partner, we are predestined for SMEs," emphasizes Stegmann. "SMEs often have reservations about large international consulting firms. Smaller companies require more individuality than standardized approaches for large corporations can offer."
"The customer often enters the project too quickly," warns Stegmann. "Fundamental elements are not yet sufficiently defined - such as a structured job catalog, the future system landscape or the strategic direction."
It is also crucial to have a clear definition of data responsibility: "It must be precisely defined which system is responsible for which data. For example, should bank details be managed in Workday or in the payroll system?" As experts in both worlds, both Stegmann and Perpétuo can act as translators here and define efficient processes and interfaces.
Implementation with balance
"The success of a project is directly linked to the provision of resources by the customer," emphasizes Stegmann. In Workday projects, it is possible to work together with an implementation partner who carries out the actual implementation. In this constellation, HCM Advisory Service provides support as a service partner on the customer side: "In the initial phase, companies do not yet have in-depth Workday expertise. The implementation partner presents its solution concepts, and we can evaluate and recommend alternative approaches as an independent authority."
Another important aspect of implementation is the early involvement of the works council, especially when it comes to topics such as data protection and GDPR compliance.
After successful implementation, the support phase begins. As an AMS partner (Application Management Services), HCM Advisory Service offers continuous support. "After implementation, companies often don't have Workday specialists in-house. With our experts, we can contribute to fast ticket processing."
Keeping pace with innovations
"Many companies can't quite keep up with Workday's speed of innovation," observes Stegmann. The added value of a specialist partner lies in presenting innovations in a structured manner without the customer having to analyze extensive release documentation themselves.
Bridge builder SAP and Workday
A decisive added value of HCM Advisory Service lies in its ability to mediate between SAP and Workday. "We have specialist technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the SAP HR world," explains Managing Director Oliver Stegmann of HCM Advisory Service. "We act as an intermediary between Workday and SAP."
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