Modernising SAP HCM:
SDT, Carve-outs & SaaS
without re-implementation

About this webinar:

Modernising SAP HCM in 2026 isn’t a simple 're-implement' or 'lift-and-shift' decision.

Organisations are navigating carve-outs, acquisitions, hybrid landscapes, payroll risk, SaaS moves, and ongoing operational change – all while protecting compliance and business continuity.

In this session, we explore practical alternatives to full HCM reimplementation, and where Selective Data Transition (SDT), carve-in and carve-out strategies, and hybrid SaaS models provide a lower-risk, more controlled path forward.

Taking a discussion-led format, our panel will share real-world lessons from complex SAP HCM and payroll transformations – including what works, what introduces risk, and where governance and automation have the greatest impact.

In this session, we explore:

• When SDT makes more sense than re-implementation
• Managing HCM carve-in and carve-out scenarios
• Handling Payroll and sensitive HR data during transformation
• Hybrid SAP HCM and SuccessFactors strategies
• SaaS considerations and governance implications
• Common pitfalls that derail HCM programs — and how to avoid them
• Alternatives to traditional close-and-rekey approaches

Who is it for?

This session is designed for:

• HRIT leaders
• SAP HCM and Payroll managers
• Enterprise architects
• Transformation and program leads
• Organisations considering SuccessFactors or hybrid HCM models

If you're responsible for modernising HR systems while safeguarding payroll accuracy, compliance, and historical data integrity, this session will provide a practical framework for decision-making.

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