1. An Introduction to SAP SuccessFactors Talent Modules

Welcome to SAP SuccessFactors Talent! SAP SuccessFactors is a grouping of cloud-based modules across a common platform that spans the entire realm of HCM data storage, management, and reporting. Modules include Employee Central (EC) which acts as a core Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Onboarding (ONB), Learning Management System (LMS), Recruiting (RCM/RMK), Analytics and Planning (WFA/WFP), Compensation and Variable Pay (CMP/VarPay), and Jam, as well as a variety of Talent Management modules. SAP SuccessFactors Talent modules provide a grouping of state-of-the-art tools built on the SuccessFactors cloud platform for customers interested in storing and managing talent information in real time from anywhere in the world. These modules include Job Profile Builder (JPB), Goal Management (GM), Performance Management (PM), 360, Continuous Performance Management (CPM), Calibration, Career Development Planning (CDP), and Succession Management (SCM). Using these cloud-based tools, customers are able to quickly request an instance and work with SAP and/or a certified SAP SuccessFactors partner to configure that instance specifically to their needs. Since an instance is a fully operational system that only needs to be configured without coding, the cloud solution gets you up and running in less time and for much less capital investment than traditional on-premise solutions. This book will guide you through each module configuration, as well as using the configured modules so you can realize your talent solution quickly and effectively.