SAP HR - Human Capital Management
Master SAP HCM to gain practical skills in HR, Payroll, Time Management, and Recruitment for efficient enterprise workforce management.
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SAP HCM – Self-Paced Online Course
Advance your career in human resources and enterprise HR systems with this comprehensive course on SAP HCM (Human Capital Management). Designed for HR professionals, functional consultants, and SAP beginners, this self-paced course offers a practical and theoretical understanding of SAP’s on-premise HR module used by global organizations.
SAP HCM enables businesses to manage employee-related functions such as personnel administration, organizational structure, time management, payroll processing, and recruitment. This course covers every major aspect of HCM, from installation to configuration, blueprinting, and deployment strategies.
Through step-by-step guidance, practical demonstrations, and expert insights, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge of configuring and operating SAP HCM in real-world enterprise environments. Whether you’re new to SAP or looking to upgrade your HRIS capabilities, this course prepares you for functional roles and SAP certification.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals and architecture of SAP ERP and HCM modules.
- Set up and configure enterprise, personnel, and organizational structures.
- Manage HR master data and employee records through Personnel Administration.
- Customize infotypes, info groups, personnel actions, and features.
- Implement Time Management using schedules, calendars, rules, and quotas.
- Configure and manage Payroll components including wage types, off-cycle payroll, and remuneration.
- Set up Recruitment processes including applicant tracking and workforce planning.
Course Modules:
SAP INTRODUCTION
- SAP ERP Introduction
- SAP HCM Introduction
- SAP System Installation
- Creation of System Access
ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
- HR Structures
- Creation of Enterprise, Personnel, and Organization Structures
- Organization and Staffing Method
- Simple Maintenance Method
- Expert Mode, Matrix Structure
- Objects and Relationships
- Reporting Structure
- Structure Reorganization
- Account Assignment
PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
- Number Range Concepts
- HR Master Data Configuration
- Overview of Infotypes and Subtypes
- Info Group Configuration
- Personnel Actions
- Screen Modifications
- Infogroup Modifier Overview
- Customizing Features and Decision Trees
TIME MANAGEMENT
- Time Management Overview
- Negative Time Recording
- Time Evaluation
- Time Entitlements
- Holiday Calendar
- Work Schedule Configuration
- Absence and Attendance Quota Generation
- Counting Rule Configuration
- Rounding and Reduction Rules
- Deduction Rules for Quotas
PAYROLL
- Pay Scale Structure
- Payroll Periods and Payday Generation
- Wage Type Groups and Wage Type Creation
- Processing Class and Evaluation Class
- Cumulation of Wage Types
- Personal Calculation Rule (PCR) Overview
- Schema Functions and Operations
- Off-Cycle Payroll and Retroactive Accounting
- Control Record Setup
- Payroll Simulation and Remuneration Statement Creation
RECRUITMENT
- Applicant Master Data Configuration
- Applicant Number Range
- Applicant Actions
- Workforce Requirements and Advertising
- Applicant Administration and Status Creation
- Applicant Structure Creation
- Short Profile Concepts
DISCUSSION & IMPLEMENTATION PRACTICE
- Blueprint Preparation Overview
- User Testing Scenarios
- ASAP Methodology Overview
Mock Certification Discussion
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Uplatz, validating their proficiency in SAP HCM configuration and implementation.
This certificate is a valuable credential that showcases your capability to work on SAP’s HR modules and supports your preparation for official SAP HCM Certification.
Completing the SAP HCM course opens up diverse job opportunities in HR technology and SAP consulting roles. With the demand for SAP professionals continuously rising, you can pursue roles such as:
- SAP HCM Consultant
- HR Functional Analyst
- SAP HRIS Analyst
- Time and Payroll Functional Consultant
- SAP HR Implementation Specialist
Industries across healthcare, retail, finance, manufacturing, and IT are actively hiring SAP HCM professionals to streamline HR and payroll operations.
1. What is SAP HCM and why is it important?
SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) is a core ERP module that helps manage employee lifecycle processes, from hiring to retirement. It integrates HR activities like payroll, time management, and recruitment in a single system.
2. What are the components of SAP HCM?
The main components include Organizational Management, Personnel Administration, Time Management, Payroll, and Recruitment.
3. What is an Infotype in SAP HCM?
Infotypes are logical groupings of employee data, such as personal details, job information, and salary. They store and structure HR data in a manageable way.
4. What is the purpose of Personnel Actions?
Personnel Actions automate sequences of infotypes during events like hiring, promotion, or termination, ensuring consistency and completeness in HR records.
5. How is Time Management handled in SAP HCM?
Time Management is managed via work schedules, time recording methods (positive/negative), absence and attendance quotas, and rules for quota generation, counting, and deductions.
6. What are wage types in Payroll?
Wage types represent earnings and deductions in payroll. They can be standard or custom and are used in calculations and reporting.
7. What is a Control Record in SAP Payroll?
Control Records manage the payroll run, define current payroll periods, and lock/unlock payroll areas during processing.
8. How does SAP Recruitment work?
It manages the hiring process from workforce planning to onboarding. It includes applicant tracking, actions, status updates, and master data configuration.
9. What is the use of the ASAP methodology in SAP projects?
ASAP (Accelerated SAP) provides a structured implementation framework with phases like preparation, blueprint, realization, testing, and go-live to ensure successful project execution.
10. How can you prepare for SAP HCM certification?
You can prepare by completing this training, practicing configurations, understanding business processes, and reviewing sample certification questions and case studies.
1. Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes, it starts from the basics and gradually progresses to advanced topics.
2. Do I need prior SAP experience?
No prior experience is necessary, but basic HR knowledge is helpful.
3. Will I get hands-on practice?
Yes, the course includes configuration demos and practical exercises.
4. Do I get lifetime access?
Yes, learners get lifetime access to all course materials.
5. Is certification included?
Yes, a Course Completion Certificate from Uplatz is awarded at the end.