Core Hybrid HR Integration in a Global Environment

SGL Carbon retained SAP ERP HCM as its central HR system while implementing SAP SuccessFactors in a Core Hybrid setup powered by INTEGRTR.

"INTEGRTR enabled us to implement SAP SuccessFactors globally while keeping our integration landscape lean and manageable. Today, we benefit from standardized HR processes, reduced complexity, and a scalable platform that supports our long-term growth."

Adele Swanepoel, Business Executive, SGL Carbon

Overview

SGL Carbon is a technology-based company and a global leader in the development and manufacture of carbon-based solutions. Its materials and products made from specialty graphite, high-performance fibers and composites serve many forward-looking industries: mobility, semiconductor technology, LEDs, energy generation, aerospace, and fuel cell manufacturing. The company also develops innovative solutions for the chemical sector and numerous industrial applications.

• Industry: Chemicals
• Services: SAP SuccessFactors Integration, SAP ERP HCM Integration, INTEGRTR Platform, Data Migration

Challenge

SGL Carbon's HR landscape included two SAP ERP HCM systems supporting German and US payroll operations. One of these systems also served as the central repository for core employee master data across all global legal entities.

While the organization wanted to modernize its HR processes with SAP SuccessFactors, payroll operations were required to remain on-premise. The challenge was to establish a global cloud HR solution without increasing interface complexity.

Solution

INTEGRTR implemented a Core Hybrid architecture in which SAP ERP HCM remained the central HR master data distribution system while SAP SuccessFactors became the global system of engagement.

This approach allowed SGL Carbon to:

• Retain on-premise payroll operations in Germany and the United States
• Minimize integration complexity across the global HR landscape
• Maintain SAP ERP HCM as the central employee master data hub
• Establish a single, streamlined integration between SAP SuccessFactors and the central SAP system
• Create a scalable foundation for future HR transformation initiatives

Results

• Reduced interface complexity
• Standardized global HR processes
• Adoption of SAP SuccessFactors without changing the existing payroll landscape
• Future-proof and scalable integration architecture

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