Integrating SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding

Integrating SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding
Written By
Agnieszka Hemmerling
SAP SuccessFactors is a comprehensive HR system that supports organizations throughout the entire employee lifecycle – from recruitment to offboarding. Each of its modules can operate independently, but implementing them together with the right configuration delivers additional benefits. The connection between SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding is particularly important, as it plays a key role in the employee onboarding process.

Proper configuration of these modules ensures smooth data flow, process automation, and consistent experiences for new team members. As a result, onboarding becomes a natural extension of recruitment, and the organization gains structured and efficient HR processes. It is worth emphasizing that it is more about configuration than integration, as both modules function within a single architecture and are naturally compatible.

SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 – support for new employees

SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 supports organizations in the process of adapting new employees, but its application is not limited to this area. It is also effective during role changes and at the end of employment. Automating routine tasks reduces the workload of HR departments while improving the experience of both managers and employees.

Key elements of Onboarding 2.0 include:

  • Onboarding – activities from signing the contract to full adaptation, including pre-boarding, introductory training, checklists, and mentor assignment.
  • Crossboarding – smooth transitions between roles, departments, or locations, including data transfer, mentor assignment, and adjustments to development paths.
  • Offboarding – a structured process of ending employment: returning equipment, archiving documents, conducting exit interviews, or closing access while maintaining data security.

Why is it worth implementing the Recruiting and Onboarding modules together?

Although each SAP SuccessFactors module works independently, their simultaneous implementation brings organizations additional benefits. Onboarding becomes a natural extension of recruitment, strengthening the consistency of new employee experiences.

The main advantages of joint implementation include:

  • automatic data flow, error elimination, and time savings,
  • easier management of GDPR compliance and information security,
  • improved communication with new hires,
  • convenient access to data for HR managers within a single dashboard.

Recruiting and Onboarding – smooth data flow in practice

Candidate data from the recruitment process, such as availability or start date, is automatically transferred to the SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 module. This ensures that the information remains consistent and up to date. In addition, already at the process design stage in Recruiting, it is possible to include the data and fields that will be required in Onboarding – in line with the specifics of the organization.

Hicron Clients can rely on comprehensive expert support: from technical configuration to advisory services on HR best practices. The result is a logical, consistent, and business-aligned connection between recruitment and onboarding processes.

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Configuration of SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding – potential challenges

Configuration may involve challenges on both the organizational and system levels. The former are usually related to the need to agree on the scope of data to be transferred between the recruitment and onboarding teams. This stage is crucial, as it determines the consistency of information flow and the proper design of forms and data fields.

System challenges, on the other hand, often involve handling more complex business processes or integrating with other tools used in the organization, such as ATS systems, electronic signature platforms, or document management solutions.

Joint implementation of both modules – benefits

The integration – or rather configuration – of SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding significantly reduces the need for manual data entry and streamlines the transition from recruitment to working in a new role. Simplified anonymization processes increase information security, while a smooth start for employees helps build a strong employer brand.

The organization gains processes aligned with HR best practices, which can be easily expanded with additional system components. Hicron is responsible for configuring the connections between the modules, including data mapping, by leveraging standard SAP capabilities and tailoring them to the client’s specific requirements. In addition, we provide guidance on choosing optimal solutions, consult on processes, support decision-making, and actively facilitate communication between teams to ensure that the implementation runs smoothly and in line with HR best practices.

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Agnieszka Hemmerling
SAP Success Factors Consultant, Hicron

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