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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    SAP Core HR and Payroll

    Score9.9 out of 10
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    Sympa

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASympa is a powerful platform for building data-driven HR that supports your people. We're proud to serve more than 1000 multi-location, growth-focused customers of all sizes in 100+ countries.

    $4.76

    per month per user

    Pricing
    SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Features
    SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    5.6
    4 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Sympa
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Employee demographic data2.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employment history7.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration4.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting6.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)6.02 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    6.0
    4 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management4.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    4.7
    3 Ratings
    52% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Approval workflow5.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Balance details5.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment4.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    5.8
    4 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information6.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information7.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation4.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee recognition7.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history5.04 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    3.0
    1 Ratings
    92% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets3.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    5.0
    4 Ratings
    40% below category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder5.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports4.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    6.5
    2 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Corporate goal setting7.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility4.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    7.4
    2 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Performance plans8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans8.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review reminders7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    5.8
    2 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search4.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of SAP Core HR and Payroll and Sympa
    Feature
    SAP Core HR and Payroll
    6.1
    2 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting6.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention4.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Medium-sized Companies
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    Score8.4 out of 10
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    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SAP Core HR and PayrollSympa
    Likelihood to Recommend
    SAP
    SAP HR can be well suited for global companies with operations in multiple countries. The Payroll module needs to be limited to one instance per country, otherwise trying to maintain multiple countries on the same instance is too complicated. I would not recommend using SAP HR and Payroll for smaller companies because the total cost of ownership and the lack of flexibility will make it unfeasible. There are many cloud-based options now a days available that would fit better for this type of scenario.
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    Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
    In my usage of Sympa, I find that it's very useful for onboarding, goal management, and organizational structure lookups. I haven't yet experienced any areas where it doesn't work well or isn't appropriate. We have many other software systems that work in tandem with Sympa.
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    Pros
    SAP
    • Employee lifecycle JLM process.
    • Globally employee engagement.
    • Employee Learning and development process.
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    Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
    • Customized interface.
    • Global Org Chart/Employee lookup.
    • Onboarding tasks.
    • Updating and reviewing personal goals, quotas, and PDP.
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    Cons
    SAP
    • The design looks outdated
    • Could add more functions like PTO tracking
    • The help sections aren’t very helpful
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    Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
    • Loading speeds have been a bit slow at points.
    • Our customized interface is easy to use but beginning to feel a bit dated (could use a refresh).
    • Minor user-interface features could be added to take it to the next level.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    SAP
    I live to mention this rating due the SAP core HR very user frndly and providing and multi HR module under single umbrella. there are multi reasons for this rating we have
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    Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
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    Usability
    SAP
    The application is highly available, easy to use, and very user-friendly.
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    Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    SAP
    Even we have excellent team for SAP system who aways working good, whenever we needed for Support for SAP we got quick support for SAP as well
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    Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    SAP
    SAP is very intuitive to use and allows us to achieve our goals.
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    Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    SAP
    • SAP HR is suited for large companies with a sufficient budget. Small budgets will not be able to cover the expensive licensing, technical personnel and consultants required of an SAP installation.
    • In regards to the total cost of ownership, my ROI experience has been that by replacing SAP HR modules with cloud solutions we have been able to reduce the cost up to 60% while modernizing our systems and improving the employee experience.
    • I would encourage decision makers to look for cloud-based alternatives with a robust system integration, before believing that supporting every area of HR with a single SAP installation is a good long-term strategy. Having SAP HR as the core integrated to best-in-class cloud-based systems is a very valid and effective system strategy.
    Incentivized
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    Tellent (Recruitee, Sympa, Javelo, kiwiHR)
    • Provides visibility to all things HR.
    • On demand access so you don't need to wait on replies from HR.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Sympa Screenshots

    Screenshot of Sympa's customisable frontpage can highlight favourite reports based on any data saved in the system in any format. Pending tasks and approval requests will be shown, as well as a clear view of all team members.Screenshot of Sympa’s customisable reports offer a clear and real-time overview of any type of absences, sick leaves and holiday planning in the team. Users can highlight any report on the customisable front page for an even better overview.Screenshot of Sympa smooths the appraisal process by collecting learning management, training, skills, appraisals and all other relevant information under a single hood. This supports a motivated, enjoyable and happy work place.Screenshot of Report data in any format and present it in visual reports or on live dashboards. All reports can be shared with the right people without compromising sensitive data.Screenshot of Sympa offers a real-time overview of all things HR related, accessible on every device imaginable. Sympa can be used from anywhere at anytime, ensuring that users have all information within arm’s reach with just a few clicks.