Tag: HCM

  • HR 2017 Orlando | March 6-9

    HR 2017 is the definitive conference for organizations evaluating and running SAP® and SAP SuccessFactors solutions including core HR, talent management, and payroll. Top experts from SAP, leading independent consulting firms, and your industry counterparts will present roadmaps, tips, tricks, best practices, and strategic recommendations that you can immediately put to use upon returning to the office.

    A step-by-step guide to automate your payroll process
    Mike Timm, ICG
    Linda Crosby, United Launch Alliance

    The payroll process comprises multiple steps involving configuration and integration. Attend this 3-hour session to understand the entire SAP payroll process and interdependencies. Learn how to automate the process using SAP-delivered tools to identify business requirements, create a method to meet business requirements, improve efficiency, and minimize chances of payroll errors. Through lecture, live demonstrations, and guided exercises, you will:

    • Learn how to identify the business requirements, use templates (which will be provided) for requirements and design, and outline the payroll process you are going to configure
    • Learn to streamline the payroll process by designing and scheduling batch jobs, designing and creating a custom area menu, and designing and configuring payroll process models
    • Review payroll schema, functions, rules, and operations
    • See how to design and configure a schema and rule to meet business requirements identified during requirements gathering
    • Discuss functions and operations provided by SAP for payroll and how to identify the right ones to use to meet business requirements
    • Review a comprehensive list of common errors that appear in SAP payroll, such as missing master data; inconsistent tax authorities from IT207, IT208, and IT209; andmissing cost centers, and their possible causes and resolutions
    • Understand how various audits, checks, and balances can be put in place to avoid errors while payroll is being processed

    Panel discussion: Payroll Q&A with SAP customers
    Mike Timm, ICG
    Panelists:
    Eric Sauerhoefer-Thompson, The Walt Disney Company
    Marty Schmoker, United Launch Alliance
    Wendy Buesing, Norfolk Southern Corporation
    Robyn Musillani, Pacific Coast Building Products

    This no-holds-barred exchange of ideas with peers and experts tackles your most pressing payroll challenges. Join this panel to:

    • Learn how your peers are streamlining and increasing the consistency of their regular payroll runs
    • Examine how others are reducing the time spent making payroll adjustments through proactive analysis and error correction
    • Review best practices to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payroll results

    Detailed instruction to smoothly integrate SAP payroll and financial applications
    Mike Timm, ICG

    Attend this session to learn the key integration points between the HR payroll functions and SAP ERP Financials and get answers to the biggest integration challenges, such as how retroactive calculations are posted or how month-end accruals are posted through payroll processing. You will:

    • Understand FI data objects used by HR and payroll and how to utilize SAP General Ledger functionality for payroll posting design
    • Explore how payroll updates financials and controlling and accounts payable, and get tips on how to reverse postings from HR payroll and SAP ERP Financials, set up a company transfer clearing account, and post taxes by tax authority (jurisdiction) and tax type

    Take home a detailed process flow of SAP ERP Financials and AP postings, a configuration checklist for postings, and a list of typical problem points between payroll and SAP ERP Financials so you can work around them.

    The fundamentals of customizing SAP time evaluation
    Mike Timm, ICG

    This session delves into the time evaluation process in SAP with an in-depth look at time entry, time evaluation, and payroll output, and examines whether and how a custom function or operation may be required. In this session, you will:

    • Gain an in-depth understanding of SAP time evaluation configuration objects, such as tables, schemas, rules, functions, and operations, and how each object impacts the process and flows to the time evaluation output
    • Learn tips and tricks about configuration objects, including how to create and modify schemas and rules to avoid potentially costly mistakes when making changes to existing objects
    • Understand how to implement custom functions and operations to meet business requirements such as reading a custom infotype

  • HR 2016 Vienna, Austria | June 20 – 22

    HR-2016-ViennaHR 2016 is the definitive conference for organisations evaluating and running SAP® and SAP SuccessFactors solutions including core HR, talent management, and payroll. Top experts from SAP, leading independent consulting firms, and your industry counterparts will present roadmaps, tips, tricks, best practices, and strategic recommendations that you can immediately put to use upon returning to the office.

    Field-tested strategies to avoid or overcome the most common and costly payroll- and time-related challenges
    Mike Timm, ICG

    This session tackles some of the common payroll challenges and provides information which payroll administrators can use to overcome them by streamlining processes and operations. Through tips and tricks, delegates will learn how to:

    • Troubleshoot process models and properly reactivate them after an error, including whether and how to use enabling SAP tools
    • Overcome technical complexities associated with setting up and customising schemas and rules
    • Leverage CATS and the time schema to more easily process complex time rules and avoid time-related discrepancies
    • Identify the object master data, configuration, or systemic issue causing the payroll error, and determine the best approach for resolution

    Expert lessons to customise SAP Payroll
    Mike Timm, ICG

    This insightful session tackles your most pressing SAP Payroll challenges, including tips and tricks, best practices, and practical advice from an SAP Payroll consulting veteran. Join this session to:

    • Develop an understanding of the SAP Payroll landscape, including how to modify schemas and rules to generate different premium wage types and amounts based on the type of hours worked from a single premium code
    • Explore functions and operations and why it may be more efficient to develop custom functions and operations to address functionality gaps rather than to create configuration workarounds
    • Learn how to avoid potentially costly mistakes when developing custom schemas, rules, operations, and functions

    The fundamentals of customizing SAP Time Evaluation
    Mike Timm, ICG

    This session delves into the time evaluation process in SAP with an in-depth look at time entry, time evaluation, and payroll output, and examines whether and how a custom function or operation may be required. In this session you will:

    • Gain an in-depth understanding of SAP Time Evaluation configuration objects, such as tables, schemas, rules, functions, and operations, and how each object impacts the process and flows to the time evaluation output
    • Through lecture and live demo, learn tips and tricks about configuration objects, including how to create and modify schemas and rules to avoid potentially costly mistakes when making changes to existing objects
    • See custom functions or operations implemented to meet business requirements

  • Mastering HR & Payroll with SAP Solutions 2016 Johannesburg, South Africa | April 11 – 13

    WebBanner_HRP_speakerA vibrant community where HR & Payroll people come together to have important conversations about HR reporting & analytics, talent management & SuccessFactors, automating & optimising HR processes & services, HR mobility options, HCM visualisation, optimising payroll & time processing, data ownership & management, and organisational management. Designed to help each other pinpoint new and different ways to use SAP HR & Payroll functionality to get business results. Join us for 36+ sessions, workshops, deep-dives and panel discussions. Plus a plethora of networking opportunities and social gatherings.

    Navigating Your Options for SAP Payroll Reporting and Picking the Right Tool for the Job

    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Monday, April 11 10:45am

    A comprehensive overview of the standard payroll reporting options within SAP ERP HCM and offers guidelines for choosing the right one for your HR requirements. Review the capabilities within different payroll reports in SAP ERP HCM: Completeness Check Reports, Check Register, Payroll Journal, Wage Type Reporter, and Payroll Control Center. Understand the fundamentals of various SAP Payroll reports and how they can be applied. Review the key guiding principles for SAP Payroll reporting, for e.g., the Right Information, at the Right Time, to the Right Person, for the Right Decisions, etc. Create a reporting tool selection methodology to pick the right report for the reporting requirement.

    The 10 Most Critical Factors That Impact the Accuracy and Efficiency of SAP Payroll

    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Tuesday, April 12 10:45am

    Knowing what impacts payroll and how to help reduce the risks of those impacts will increase payroll efficiency and reduce payroll errors. When it comes to configuring, processing, and administering payroll, small details can have big ramifications. The most critical business, strategy, and technical topics every payroll professional must weigh carefully in order to avoid unnecessary costs and maximize efficiency.
    1. Data integrity
    2. Integration
    3. Configuration and customization
    4. HRSP and legal changes
    5. Unit and parallel testing
    6. Time management
    7. Tax reporting and auditing
    8. Troubleshooting
    9. Year-end processing
    10. Overpayments and claims

    Hands on Workshop to Streamline the Payroll Process Through Customisation

    Mike Timm, ICG
    Time: Wednesday, April 13 9:00am

    This workshop will be a hands on experience to streamline payroll processes using SAP delivered customisation tools. We will identify business requirements, discuss possible approaches, and then create the method to meet the business requirement. We’ll also explore ways we can streamline our payroll process and make it more efficient. We will design and create a Payroll process model, Payroll area menu and Payroll schema and rule. Gain a deep understanding of what SAP delivers and how we can use the tools to meet business needs, as well as be troubleshooting attendee real world issues so they can go home and resolve them. This hands on experience will be attendee driven to find issues they have and how to resolve them.

  • Mike Timm of ICG presenting at Mastering HR & Payroll with SAP Solutions in Johannesburg, South Africa

    Omaha, Nebraska – January 20, 2016 – Mike Timm of ICG is proud to announce that he will present at The Eventful Group Mastering HR & Payroll with SAP Solutions 2016 conference. The event takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 11-13, 2016.

    Please be sure to check out these sessions:

    • Navigating Your Options for SAP Payroll Reporting and Picking the Right Tool for the Job
    • The 10 Most Critical Factors That Impact the Accuracy and Efficiency of SAP Payroll
    • Workshop 2: Hands-On Workshop to Streamline the Payroll Process Through Customisation

    Mastering HR & Payroll with SAP Solutions is a celebration of the people, technology, ideas and innovations that are literally transforming the way we work. Unlocking and realising the potential of technology for the betterment of people, business and the world. . You can get full details on the agenda by visiting masteringsapconference.com/hr/sa/.

    Contact:
    Rick MacInnes
    Communications Department
    ICG
    rick@integratedcg.com

    About The Eventful Group
    The Eventful Group is a worldwide conference producer that is dedicated to building and galvanizing thriving communities of common interest in two specialized domains: Enterprise Technology and Enterprise Asset Management. The company has offices in Syracuse, New York, Sydney, Australia, and Cape Town, South Africa. To learn more, please visit: www.theeventfulgroup.com

    About ICG
    ICG’s solutions are designed to help companies of all sizes and in a broad range of industries address a diverse scope of business needs. Our team has led implementation projects in a variety of industries including professional services, manufacturing, media, high-tech, natural resources, and construction.

    ICG professionals are experienced in all aspects of executing SAP HCM operational support. In addition to project planning and management, our services include project application design and execution. ICG’s expertise also includes process engineering and management, change management, support personnel coaching, and end-user training to minimize downtime and maximize productivity for SAP users.

    For more information, please visit www.IntegratedCG.com or call +1-866-417-0071.

  • HR2015 Photo Update: Day 2

    If you’ve been keeping up with ICG on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, you’ll know that through the rest of the week I’ll be attending the HR2015 Conference in Las Vegas.

    I have already spoken at my five sessions and was an expert at Ask-the-Experts. I look forward to a more relaxed couple of days at the conference. Check out some pictures from HR2015 Day 2:

     

    Check back later this week for more photos and updates from HR2015. And in the mean time, for more updates about the conference and ICG, check in with us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

  • HR2015 Photo Update: Day 1

    If you’ve been keeping up with ICG on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, you’ll know that through the rest of the week I’ll be attending the HR2015 Conference in Las Vegas.

    I have already spoken at two session, had time to see some wonderful speakers, and take a look around at all of the great things happening at the conference. Check out some pictures from HR2015 Day 1:

     

    Check back later this week for more photos and updates from HR2015. And in the mean time, for more updates about the conference and ICG, check in with us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

  • Mike Timm of ICG presenting at HR 2015 in Las Vegas

    Omaha, Nebraska – December 14, 2014 – Mike Timm of ICG is proud to announce that he will present at SAPinsider’s HR 2015 conference. The event takes place at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, March 3-5, 2015. Attend to learn proven methods for continuously improving and transforming key HR processes.

    Please be sure to check out these sessions:

    • Field-tested strategies to avoid or overcome the most common and costly payroll and time-related challenges
    • Integrating payroll with accounting (FI/CO) and benefits: Configuration guidelines and best practices to reduce complexity
    • Managing payroll claims, garnishments, month-end accruals, and more: Lessons from the trenches
    • Panel discussion: Payroll Q&A with SAP customers and experts
    • A comprehensive guide to US taxes and their impact on payroll operations

    This conference provides comprehensive education and networking opportunities for organizations using SAP® and SuccessFactors solutions to drive HR excellence across the enterprise. You can get full details on the agenda by visiting www.hr2015.com or by calling +1-781-751-8700.

    Contact:
    Rick MacInnes
    Communications Department
    ICG
    rick@integratedcg.com

    About SAPinsider
    SAPinsider, published by Wellesley Information Services, is the premier source of information on products, services, and strategic initiatives coming from SAP and its partners. More than 250,000 customers in 70 countries rely annually on education and training materials from Wellesley Information Services to optimize their investments in SAP solutions. Wellesley Information Services is the publisher of SAPinsider, insiderPROFILES, and the SAPexperts knowledgebases, and is the producer of SAPinsider conferences and seminars. For more information, visit www.SAPinsiderOnline.com.

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    About ICG
    ICG’s solutions are designed to help companies of all sizes and in a broad range of industries address a diverse scope of business needs. Our team has led implementation projects in a variety of industries including professional services, manufacturing, media, high-tech, natural resources, and construction.

    ICG professionals are experienced in all aspects of executing SAP HCM operational support. In addition to project planning and management, our services include project application design and execution. ICG’s expertise also includes process engineering and management, change management, support personnel coaching, and end-user training to minimize downtime and maximize productivity for SAP users.

    For more information, please visit www.IntegratedCG.com or call +1-866-417-0071.

  • Optimizing Payroll in SAP

    Optimizing-Payroll-in-SAP_logo

    We are pleased to announce our participation in SAPinsider’s Optimizing Payroll in SAP, the preeminent seminar for HR, payroll, and time specialists seeking to derive maximum value and efficiency from existing SAP® ERP HCM payroll systems.

    SAPinsider and ICG are bringing this brand new event to these three cities:

    Philadelphia, October 6-8
    Chicago, November 17-19
    Las Vegas, December 8-10

    Optimizing Payroll in SAP provides proven techniques guaranteed to drive significant results. The expert speakers will draw from a combined 50+ years of experience working with leading SAP customers, and detail the strategies and best practices that have been most effective at:

    • Achieving greater control over payroll-related costs
    • Reducing the complexity of FI/CO integration
    • Ensuring accurate and timely processing of year-end payroll
    • Streamlining global payroll administration
    • Centralizing and automating payroll and time entries
    • Streamlining annual system maintenance
    • Increasing the consistency and accuracy of payroll runs
    • Ensuring compliance with tax regulations and report requirements

    Join us in one of these cities for process-improving methodologies and time-saving tips that can be put to immediate use back at the office.

  • 4 Tips for Technology In the Workplace

    building mazeSome people love technology. They crave the newest software, iPhone, tablet, or gaming system. Others don’t know that their laptop is capable of playing a DVD or that their phone has the power to hold all of their music downloads.

    Technology uses are changing daily; social media isn’t just used to connect to your old high school friends or to follow your favorite actors anymore. The medium on how to get information to your clients or future clients has changed drastically; blogging, tweeting, and websites are key to a business’ success anymore.

    Technology is changing daily. What are your employees doing to keep up?

    Here are a few things to keep in mind when trying to help the not-so-tech-savvy employees improve their technology skills:

    • Try and keep it as stress-free as possible: Make sure either you, your IT department, or another employee familiar with technology can take your team through instructions on how to use it.
    • Ask your employees how they learn: Monster’s article on how to help reluctant employees gives some great insights into our topic, and this is also one of the key points that they mention. Ask your employees how they learn best, whether it be extra practice, one-on-one time with an instructor, or extra feedback.
    • Give your employees time: Don’t give your employees a new program and expect them to be comfortable with it by the end of the day. Depending on the program, it might take days or even weeks for your employees to feel comfortable with it (part of what we’re here to help with).
    • Make sure the change is warranted: You don’t want disgruntled employees on your hands if you can help it. Make sure the change is something that will further both your employees and business. Some employees might not be on board right away with the change, but when they see how it will eventually make their jobs much easier or go smoother, they will come around.

    Human beings are creatures of habit. Your employees will eventually learn the new program or get used to the update in technology. Once they have time to work with and familiarize themselves with it, they will move on from the old way. And remember, not only are you helping out your business, but you are helping your employees by familiarizing them with the ever-changing technology of the twenty-first century.

    Here at Integrated Consulting Group, we specialize in the design, development, and customization of SAP Human Capital Management business software for leading edge North American companies with global reach. Have any questions about SAP? Feel free to contact us via the contact page of our site, or on Twitter or LinkedIn. We’d love to hear from you.

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  • ICG Implementation Solutions, Part IV: Go-Live and Support

    This post is part IV of IV in a series about ICG’s implementation solutions. You can find parts I, II, and III of the series here, here, and here, respectively.

    ICG Implementation Solutions, Part III Go-Live and SupportThe previous three phases we’ve discussed over the last few weeks, project management, business blueprinting, and realization, lead us to the final go-live and support phase with a level of comfort and thorough understanding of how SAP is set up to run. By this point in the process, the staff has been trained, and support is ready to go to improve operations.

    Go-live and support is broken down into four parts, which we’ll detail below:

    Final cut over and execution:

    In this stage, preparations are finalized and SAP production is updated for the processes that were put in place during the realization phase. Data conversions are performed and processes are tested in production. Communications are sent out, and at this point, our new system is in place and ready.

    Validate live business processes:

    Once SAP production is up and running, our professionals will continue to work with your IT staff and business users to review that all the processes are working as intended. We’ll also make sure that all issues and problems are resolved for transition to the production support team. In addition, the change management employed throughout the project, with proper change management procedures established, will continue to help staff become accustomed to the new system. 

    Ongoing production support:

    During the project management phase, we determine how the company is going to continue support—internal, outsourced, or hybrid. Help desk scripts created during the realization stage can help facilitate quick responses. Our professionals will continue to work with your support team to make sure they are comfortable, and have the knowledge to quickly respond and resolve inquiries from your staff.

    Post go-live end-user training:

    Best practices in training will continue to be an important component of a successful system installation, and of ongoing use. New employees, or employees that move to a new area, will need to understand the processes they will be responsible for and how those fit into the overall system end-to-end. This foundation within the company’s workforce is important for any employee changes so that this on-going knowledge transfer is not lost.

    Throughout this entire process, organizations continue to morph, and processes may need to be adjusted as time goes on, requiring new configuration. The project management phase will have identified the continuing education needs so that all parties involved with the change will understand the implications and make proper adjustments to training.

    The go-live date also doesn’t mean the end of preparing documentation. Instead, it is an ongoing process that includes frequent updates throughout the lifecycle of the system in place. From project management to go-live and support, ICG’s implementation solutions are here to help your business navigate the change.

    Want to learn more about ICG’s SAP HCM solutions, and how we can help your business meet its goals in this changing business environment? Get in touch with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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