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We performed a comparison between ADP Streamline and SAP HCM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Benefits Administration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ADP Streamline vs. SAP HCM Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The advantage was that ADP Streamline was inherently designed to serve as a marketing engine for the company.""I like the reporting feature as it allows me to generate reports independently without relying on a payroll consultant.""The most valuable feature was that everything was in one system.""They are very strong in terms of having a central regional system. A regional person can see and monitor the calendar for each different country."

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"It's very suitable for large, multi-geography companies but also very suitable for medium companies with multi-geography operations.""I like the talent, recruitment, and learning features the most.""The most valuable feature is Organizational Management (OM).""The tool's best feature is SAP SuccessFactors.""It simplifies everything for human capital management, and all users can do self-enrollment for leaves and those kinds of things. The employee self-service feature is quite a powerful feature for me. You can install it on your mobile phone or iPad and do your employee service activity there.""All of the core processes are very valuable aspects of the solution. These include personnel, administration, organizational structure, and payroll.""HCM is a very important module that each organization should want to use. It will help any organization to calculate and control the cost of their human resources.""The stability of the solution is good."

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Cons
"The UI could be improved to be a bit more modern or trendy because it looks old-fashioned compared to other systems.""I think there is a need for a deeper level of comprehension.""Having more clear guidance on design and training would be beneficial.""They could improve the service relationship manager (SRM), because they have an SRM which is not familiar with Simple."

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"It would be very helpful for our company if a new version was released with the ability to contain all of the things that we have newly introduced in our company.""SAP is not ready to sell the license on time and delays the progress of projects. It's better to work with a competitor like Oracle. Those that are selling the product just go through powerpoints and don't have the knowledge necessary to sell. They can't answer any questions.""It needs a lot of end user training as it is not intuitive at all.""There needs to be a renovation of the interface and functionalities of the talent management modules.""SAP HCM needs to improve its UI.""The current platform is quite rigid and not as flexible and end-user friendly as other HR solutions.""Managing changes in applications can be challenging since it complicates testing and unit testing, resulting in longer testing phases. This time-consuming process often leaves little room for actual work.""The organizational structure visualization could be improved in future releases. The solution has a very poor interface."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The amount we pay is not low, and it is not high. It is average."
  • "Our company had a standardized pricing model based on the number of employees."
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  • "Licensing is pretty complex. SAP does not have a straight forward way of licensing, and it differs from client to client."
  • "The terms on which you buy licenses might change due to the way they license in a particular product."
  • "For implementation, SAP offers little support unless you buy SAP Safeguarding from SAP Consulting."
  • "Be careful and guard against future changes in licensing."
  • "In my view, this product is a waste of money for SMB because there are much better products available and licensing is an issue."
  • "You pay per license. There not any costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
  • "SAP is extremely expensive. The integration costs and customization costs are also a lot."
  • "SAP is expensive, but if you're using the product, then the expensive product becomes inexpensive. Considering its performance and features, I find it quite reasonable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The advantage was that ADP Streamline was inherently designed to serve as a marketing engine for the company.
    Top Answer:I believe there is room for enhancement in the scope of services. We encountered challenges at times in clearly defining it, particularly because the firewall domain is extensive and demands… more »
    Top Answer:We used it for our payroll processing needs. It was handled in-house, with data transmission occurring through the PPC tool.
    Top Answer:SAP HCM is the one of the best ERP for an organization with a small to large scale business. It has the most efficient payroll functionality. Regards : SAP HR classes in pune
    Top Answer:HCM is a very important module that each organization should want to use. It will help any organization to calculate and control the cost of their human resources.
    Top Answer:When it comes to user experience, SuccessFactors is unquestionably superior, as it provides end users with a new experience and an advanced user interface. Additionally, the entire concept of SF is to… more »
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    SAP Human Capital Management
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    Overview

    ADP Streamline provides a simple, consistent set of processes and tools for managing your multi-country payroll and human resources administration. You benefit from ADP's knowledge of local requirements and access to local resources. By using an outsourced service model you can focus on running your company as efficiently as possible, right from your headquarters. ADP Streamline also connects with ADP GlobalView for a complete global Human Capital Management solution.

    SAP HCM is a benefits administration solution that has a comprehensive set of tools and features for managing and optimizing all aspects of human resources. SAP HCM covers various HR functions including payroll, time and attendance management, talent management, succession planning, and employee performance evaluation.

    The goal of SAP HCM is to help organizations streamline HR processes, improve workforce productivity and efficiency, and support strategic HR decision-making. With SAP HCM, HR departments can manage employee data, track and analyze key HR metrics, and automate various HR processes to save time and resources. It is widely used by large organizations across various industries.

    SAP HCM Features

    SAP HCM has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Personnel administration: With SAP HCM, users can manage employee master data, such as personal details, employment contracts, and job information.
    • Payroll: The solution provides automation of payroll processes, including tax calculation, payment generation, and reporting.
    • Time and attendance management: Automated tracking and management of employee time and attendance help users streamline HR processes. 
    • Talent management: SAP HCM includes tools for recruiting, onboarding, training, and development of employees.
    • Succession planning: With this feature, users can plan and manage employee career development and succession within the organization.
    • Performance and goal management: SAP HCM is designed with performance evaluation, goal setting, and development planning for employees.
    • Compliance management: SAP HCM offers management of legal and regulatory requirements related to HR processes.
    • Reporting and analytics: Generation of reports and analysis of key HR metrics help support decision-making.
    • Integrations: The solution has integration with other SAP modules, such as SAP Finance and SAP Supply Chain, that provide a comprehensive solution for HR management.


    SAP HCM Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing SAP HCM. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:

    • Improved HR processes: The solution’s automation of HR processes, helps reduce manual effort and increases efficiency.
    • Better data management: SAP HCM provides centralized management of employee data, improving data accuracy and reducing the risk of errors.
    • Increased productivity: Because the solution streamlines HR processes, it frees up HR staff to focus on other strategic tasks.
    • Improved compliance: SAP HCM helps businesses reduce the risk of non-compliance by making legal and regulatory requirements related to HR processes easy and manageable. 
    • Better decision-making: Access to real-time HR data and analytics enables data-driven decision-making.
    • Increased transparency: SAP HCM improves visibility into HR processes, enabling HR departments to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
    • Better employee engagement: The solution’s provision of self-service options for employees improves employee satisfaction and engagement.
    • Cost control: SAP HCM’s automation of HR processes reduces costs associated with manual HR processes.
    • Talent management: The solution’s tools for attracting, retaining, and developing employees increase overall workforce productivity and effectiveness.


    Reviews from Real Users

    SAP HCM is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it has good payroll and personnel administration, it’s a powerful tool for maintaining company data, and has valuable SuccessFactors talent modules. 

    According to Dave D., Project Manager at Telecom Namibia, “[SAP HCM] allows us to do all of our HR management processes, including payroll and personnel administration.” He also adds, “Technical support is excellent."

    “I think that it's a very powerful tool for maintaining your company data. When you maintain your data in SAP, you can generate any kind of HR report with one click,” says Sameer Y., Team Leader at Fauji Meat Limited.

    Another PeerSpot reviewer, Arsala A., SAP HCM / SF Consultant at a computer software company, explains what she likes most about SAP HCM: "Payroll processing is my favorite HCM feature, and I like all the SuccessFactors talent modules also. SAP is making good progress on enhancements to the features in the SF modules."

    Sample Customers
    Lenovo, ConvaTec, Syngenta, Brady Corporation, Covidien, TomTom
    City of Cape Town, ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., TransAlta Corporation, Keolis, PT XL Axiata Tbk, National Football League (NFL), Plan International, Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company, China Talent Group (CTG TMO), Umicore S.A., Butterfield Bank, Skrill Group Ltd.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Insurance Company7%
    Computer Software Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company19%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Educational Organization6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise73%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise66%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    ADP Streamline vs. SAP HCM
    March 2024
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    ADP Streamline is ranked 11th in Benefits Administration with 7 reviews while SAP HCM is ranked 4th in Benefits Administration with 45 reviews. ADP Streamline is rated 8.4, while SAP HCM is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of ADP Streamline writes "Simplifies payroll processing and reduces the need for extensive marketing efforts while providing scalability, compliance, and excellent stability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP HCM writes "Efficiently handles the entire hire-to-retire cycle management within an organization and the ability to scale is outstanding". ADP Streamline is most compared with ADP GlobalView Payroll, ADP Global Payroll, UKG and ADP Workforce Now, whereas SAP HCM is most compared with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud, ADP GlobalView Payroll and PeopleSoft. See our ADP Streamline vs. SAP HCM report.

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