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How a Large Enterprise Professional Services Firm

Cut HR Admin Time by 98% with SAP Success Factors Compensation.

Background

A global leader in data analytics and media measurement partnered with A5E Consulting to transform its fragmented compensation planning process. Burdened by manual Excel templates, approval delays, and compliance risks, the organization needed a unified, automated system. A5E implemented the SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Module, introducing structured workflows, custom integrations, and real-time visibility
The result? An 82% reduction in worksheet load time, a 98% cut in HR admin workload, & dramatically improved employee satisfaction.

Client Overview

The client is a global enterprise known for delivering insights into consumer behavior and market performance. With 18,000+ employees across multiple regions, the organization was struggling with outdated HR systems and sought to modernize its compensation processes for scalability, accuracy, and compliance.
Need help with your Enterprise
Compensation strategy ?
Contact A5E Consulting today.

Background

A global leader in data analytics and media measurement partnered with A5E Consulting to transform its fragmented compensation planning process. Burdened by manual Excel templates, approval delays, and compliance risks, the organization needed a unified, automated system. A5E implemented the SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Module, introducing structured workflows, custom integrations, and real-time visibility
The result? An 82% reduction in worksheet load time, a 98% cut in HR admin workload, & dramatically improved employee satisfaction.

Client Overview

The client is a global enterprise known for delivering insights into consumer behavior and market performance. With 18,000+ employees across multiple regions, the organization was struggling with outdated HR systems and sought to modernize its compensation processes for scalability, accuracy, and compliance.
Need help with your Enterprise
Compensation strategy ?
Contact A5E Consulting today.

The Business Challenge

Prior to implementation, compensation planning was managed through disjointed, manual processes:
pricing

High HR Burden

HR spent more than 20 hours per cycle managing data entry, validation, and distribution tasks

Delays in Approval Chains

Multiple layers of manual approvals caused bottlenecks and extended timelines.

Suboptimal Employee Experience

Suboptimal Employee Experience

Employees received two compensation letters with no centralized access, reducing trust and satisfaction.

Manual and Fragmented Planning

Merit and bonus cycles were handled via separate Excel sheets, creating duplication and errors.

Compliance and Budget Risks

Lack of automated validation increased the chance of salary guideline breaches.

These issues impacted data integrity, employee morale, and overall HR productivity.

A5E’s Approach & Solution

A5E implemented the SAP SuccessFactors Total Compensation Module using the

SAP Activate Methodology, rolling out in four structured phases— Prepare, Explore, Realize, & Deploy.

Implementation Highlights

Unified Planning Templates

Unified Planning Templates

We merged merit and bonus planning into a single
workflow, simplifying manager responsibilities.

Custom MDF Framework

We built a secure, flexible data input structure for
compensation values outside Employee Central.

Automated Controls

We set predefined caps on compensation increases to
enforce budget compliance & reduce inconsistencies.

Tailored Training & Communication

Tailored Training & Communication

We developed branded quick reference guides and
ran targeted training sessions to drive adoption across
HR and employee groups.

Throughout the project, A5E maintained continuous client collaboration and validation checkpoints to ensure a smooth rollout and effective adoption.

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Compensation strategy ?
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Sushil Mishra

Key Outcomes & Business Impact

The transition to SuccessFactors delivered powerful, measurable improvements:

ProcessBeforeAfter
Employee Statement Generation5 mins per statement200+ in 15 seconds (99.67% faster)
Managerial Worksheet Preparation30–60 mins per worksheetUnder 1 min for 10 employees (90% faster)
HR Admin Overload20+ hours per cycle30 minutes total (98% reduction)

Additional Wins

  • Boosted fairness with rule-based pay-for-performance enforcement.
  • Enhanced retention with clearer, consolidated communication.
  • Reduced policy violations with automated caps and manager prompts.
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Senior VP - Global Projects & Operations

Additional Wins

  • Boosted fairness with rule-based pay-for-performance enforcement.
  • Enhanced retention with clearer, consolidated communication.
  • Reduced policy violations with automated caps and manager prompts.
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Senior VP - Global Projects & Operations

This HR transformation project enabled the client to shift from reactive, manual HR processes to a strategic, data-driven model. Compensation cycles are now faster, fairer, and fully auditable freeing HR teams from tedious workflows and improving transparency for employees.

About A5E Consulting

A5E is a global consulting company partnering with clients to chart, build and deliver their Digital Transformation journey. We execute a blend of
expert process consulting services and top-tier technology platforms at organizations making them more agile.

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