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

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Pros
"Good solution if you want simple, static systems.""Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""If someone wants a good payroll system with a good presence in the APAC region and Europe, then without a doubt, ADP GlobalView Payroll falls at the top of the list of best tools."

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"The tool's most valuable features for our HR operations include easy reporting capabilities, which allow us to generate reports for management meetings and auditing purposes. Additionally, it supports appointment preparation and processing benefits.""Technical support is excellent.""The user interface is the solution's most valuable feature. It makes it easy for us to use.""The stability of the solution is good.""SAP HCM has valuable features for analytics data management.""They provide the most stable and powerful technology in the areas of human resources, information systems, and ERP.""I like the talent, recruitment, and learning features the most.""Recently, the localization versions for different countries were increased, and that added value to the solution."

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Cons
"Projects tend to take longer because ADP wants to manage everything.""The portal where employees log in to check their weekly tax statements is called ADP ESS, an area where improvements are needed.""With big companies, it takes a long time to run when it comes to the reporting part."

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"The organizational structure visualization could be improved in future releases. The solution has a very poor interface.""SAP HCM has many different channels for communication with the consultants which makes it complex. There are delays when there is a problem.""On the personnel administration side, it's very difficult to do custom development.""SAP now does the most innovation for the cloud solution and less innovation for the on-premises client.""The talent modules are lacking in HCM, so I would recommend switching to SuccessFactors for talent management, but HCM excels at time management and payroll.""It would be nice if the solution migrated to S/4HANA.""There are already success factors for the cloud solution which cannot be integrated into S/4 HANA.""There needs to be a renovation of the interface and functionalities of the talent management modules."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I believe that ADP GlobalView Payroll is an expensive solution."
  • "If users consider the license of the solution, then it is an expensive tool."
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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:Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:I believe that ADP GlobalView Payroll is an expensive solution.
    Top Answer:With big companies, it takes a long time to run when it comes to the reporting part. Our company notified ADP to see if there is a way to get reports to run quicker, but it is something related to the… more »
    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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    8.0
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    Also Known As
    ADP GlobalView HCM
    SAP Human Capital Management
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    Overview

    A global payroll solution for the world of people you have to pay.

    For businesses with thousands of employees, getting payroll right isn’t easy. Every nation brings its own rules, regulations, banking systems, and compliance challenges. Multiply that across a global footprint and the complexity is clear.

    ADP's cloud-based GlobalView Payroll platform makes it easier to run global payroll by using a single system of record to unify employee data around the world while accommodating local payroll rules to run compliant payroll.

    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
    Global Talent for Celestica
    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 Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm7%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company18%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Retailer6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise70%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    ADP GlobalView Payroll vs. ADP Streamline
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ADP GlobalView Payroll vs. ADP Streamline and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    ADP GlobalView Payroll is ranked 3rd in Global Payroll with 3 reviews while SAP HCM is ranked 3rd in Cloud HCM with 45 reviews. ADP GlobalView Payroll is rated 7.4, while SAP HCM is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of ADP GlobalView Payroll writes "A stable tool with a payroll processing module that offers great speed to users". 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 GlobalView Payroll is most compared with ADP Streamline, ADP Global Payroll, UKG, ADP Workforce Now and Alight, whereas SAP HCM is most compared with SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud, PeopleSoft and UKG.

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