Client Overview
A leading automotive manufacturer and distributor in North America partnered with Tekrise Solutions to modernize its analytics strategy for SAP SuccessFactors, focusing on people analytics and advanced reporting capabilities. With a vast workforce across North America, the client needed a streamlined, secure, and visually rich platform to manage its people data, enhance strategic insights, and reduce manual processes.
The Challenge
The client’s HR and payroll data were stored in complex systems with limited integration and visualization capabilities. They sought a solution to centralize employee data from SuccessFactors Employee Central and Payroll, with advanced visualizations and predictive insights for better workforce management and operational efficiency.
Key challenges included:
- Designing a scalable analytics architecture for SuccessFactors and SAP HANA.
- Building intuitive, interactive dashboards and reports using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- Implementing data security at row and column levels to ensure data confidentiality.
Solution
Tekrise Solutions brought deep expertise in SAP Analytics and SuccessFactors, developing a comprehensive analytics strategy that aligned with the client’s people management goals. Our team of architects and data specialists built a complete analytics solution using SAP’s cutting-edge tools, focusing on user-friendly design and advanced data capabilities.
Our Approach
End-to-End Architecture Design
Tekrise developed a cohesive architecture for SuccessFactors Employee Central and Payroll, integrating components such as OData Services, Smart Data Integration (SDI), SAP HANA Modeling, and SAC Storyboards. This setup provided a unified view of people data, simplifying HR operations and payroll analysis.
Advanced SAP Analytics Cloud Visualizations
Tekrise demonstrated SAC’s capabilities to user groups with interactive wireframes and digital boardrooms. Advanced visualizations, such as heat maps, tree maps, and bubble charts, were introduced to display complex data relationships, while geo-mapping and value driver trees showcased spending distributions and resource allocations.
Predictive Analytics Integration
Our team leveraged SAC’s predictive capabilities, creating models for classification, regression, and time series forecasting. Predictive scenarios were built to support workforce planning and operational forecasting, allowing the client to proactively manage HR challenges.
Data Security with Hybrid Modeling
To ensure data integrity and confidentiality, Tekrise implemented row-level and column-level security using SAP BW Hybrid Modeling. This setup provided controlled data access, allowing different user groups to view only relevant information.
User Training and SAC Administration
Tekrise acted as the SAC administrator, overseeing BI roles (e.g., BI Admin, Content Creator, Content Viewer) and training users on SAC tools. This empowered the client’s team to leverage SAC’s features independently, ensuring a smooth transition.
Custom Applications and Digital Boardroom
We built custom analytical applications and scripts, offering tailored dashboards for strategic decision-making. Tekrise delivered 12 interactive storyboards with advanced analytics, reducing manual reporting and supporting real-time data-driven insights.
The Outcome
With Tekrise’s expertise, the client achieved a streamlined analytics environment that empowered its HR and executive teams with actionable insights. The new solution reduced offline, manual processes and provided a single source of truth for employee data, enabling more efficient, data-backed decision-making.
Key Benefits
Enhanced People Analytics
SAC’s advanced visualizations and predictive models provided a comprehensive view of workforce metrics, supporting strategic HR decisions.
Reduced Manual Work
Automated reports and dashboards eliminated manual data processing, saving time and improving accuracy.
Improved Data Security
Row and column-level security ensured sensitive HR data was accessed only by authorized users, maintaining confidentiality.
Conclusion
Tekrise Solutions enabled this automotive leader to unlock the full potential of SAP Analytics Cloud for people analytics. By delivering a robust, visually rich, and secure platform, Tekrise empowered the client to make smarter, faster, and more strategic HR decisions. This project showcases Tekrise’s commitment to creating impactful, data-driven solutions that help businesses thrive.