Discovery Consulting launches tool to automate SAP work schedules
Discovery Consulting has released a cloud-based add-on for SAP SuccessFactors designed to automate and streamline the creation and management of employee work schedules for HR and payroll teams.
The new offering, called the SAP SuccessFactors Work Schedule Builder, is aimed at reducing the administrative strain often associated with manual scheduling processes. It enables HR professionals and managers to create, copy, and validate work schedules directly within SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Payroll platforms, without relying on technical specialists.
Administrative complexity
Managing employee work schedules has traditionally required specialist input and significant manual effort. This reliance on manual processes increases the risk of payroll errors, compliance challenges, and operational inefficiencies as frequent schedule changes occur. Discovery Consulting's new tool is intended to address these pain points by automating key elements of the scheduling workflow.
According to the company, the Work Schedule Builder offers user-friendly schedule creation, with the ability for HR managers to create and copy schedules with minimal training. This reduces dependence on technical experts and is expected to lower the administrative workload for HR departments.
Key features
The platform provides several automated and validated processes. Built-in filtering, search, and validation tools are intended to prevent duplicate or conflicting work schedules, supporting compliance with internal and external requirements. The system accommodates various work patterns, including fixed-duration, clock-time, part-time, full-time, and rotating shifts, addressing a wide spectrum of scheduling needs across organisations.
Seamless payroll integration is a focus of the add-on, as work schedules created or updated in Employee Central are replicated automatically in Payroll systems. This removes the need for manual data entry or data transport between platforms. Integration with other SAP SuccessFactors modules, such as Recruiting, is also provided to ensure that scheduling information is consistent across HR functions.
Business impact
Reducing administrative burden and improving payroll accuracy are cited as primary business benefits of the Work Schedule Builder. The automation of repetitive scheduling tasks is designed to free HR and payroll personnel to focus on higher-value activities.
"Workforce agility depends on the ability to adjust employee schedules quickly and with confidence. The SAP SuccessFactors Work Schedule Builder empowers HR teams and managers to take control of this process. By automating the creation and replication of work schedules, organisations reduce administrative overhead, minimise payroll errors, and enable people teams to focus on higher-value priorities."
Other stated advantages include an intuitive user interface and strengthened compliance, as accurate tracking and replication of schedules can assist with alignment to payroll and labour regulations.
Deployment and support
The SAP SuccessFactors Work Schedule Builder is available globally and supports flexible cloud deployment. The tool is designed for seamless integration with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll, with ongoing support provided. Organisations with shift-based or complex workforce arrangements are expected to benefit considerably from the automation, particularly where timely and accurate scheduling impacts costs, efficiency, and compliance.
The product reflects trends in HR and payroll operations towards increased automation and self-service, enabling teams to manage key processes in-house without dependence on technical experts. The add-on is intended not to replace existing systems, but to address a specific one of their noted limitations regarding scheduling workflow.
