Sap SuccessFactors Onboarding H1 2021 , release provides exciting innovations across Sap SuccessFactors Onboarding H1 2021 that can help you transform your HR operations, increase employee engagement, and deliver results. Don’t miss out on all the great innovations and enhancements.
Here are a few key updates you should consider for Onboarding 2.0 Sap SuccessFactors Onboarding H1 2021 .
H1 – 2021 Release Schedule
- Preview Release – April 16 , 2021
- Production Release – May 21 , 2021
1.Compliance Forms
We now support the following compliance forms, in addition to the existing forms, in SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding.
| Country | State/Province | Form Title |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | – | TD1 Personal Tax Credits Return (English and French) |
| Canada | Alberta | TD1AB Alberta Personal Tax Credits Return (English and French) |
| Canada | British Columbia | TD1BC British Columbia Personal Tax Credits Return (English and French) |
| Canada | New Brunswick | TD1NB New Brunswick Personal Tax Credits Return (English and French) |
| Canada | Northwest Territories | TD1NT Northwest Territories Personal Tax Credits Return (English and French) |
| Canada | Newfoundland and Labrador | TD1NL Newfoundland and Labrador Personal Tax Credits Return (English and French) |
| Canada | Ontario | TD1ON Ontario Personal Tax Credits Return (English and French) |
| Canada | Prince Edward Island | TD1PE Prince Edward Island Personal Tax Credits Return (English and French) |
| USA | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Residency Certificate |
Our customers requested a way to view Compliance Updates for each release.
Note: We revised the Configuration Requirements section to include updates to the BPE Process Flow and the Process variant. Sap SuccessFactors Onboarding H1 2021
Configuration Requirements
Update the following:
- BPE Process Flow
- Process Variant (only if Custom Process Variant is enabled)
Technical Details
| Reference Number | OBX-14790 |
| Type | New |
| Configuration Type | Admin Opt-in |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Module | Onboarding |
| Feature | Compliance Forms |
| Major or Minor | Major |
| Software Version | 1H 2021 |
2.External User Visibility Tool
Using the External User Visibility tool, you can now make certain objects visible to the new hires without contacting SAP Cloud Support. After the basic Onboarding setup, you can use this tool to display the objects to new hires during the Personal Data Collection step.Following are the objects that can be made visible to the new hires:
- CountrySpecificValidationConfiguration
- CustomPayType
- emailInfo_dependent
- globalInfo_dependent
- homeAddress_dependent
- MessageDefinition
- nationalIdCard_dependent
- personalInfo_dependent
- personInfo_dependent
- phoneInfo_dependent
- PickList
This feature provides you with the flexibility of managing object visibility for new hires.
Role-Based Permission Prerequisites
You have the Administrator Manage Onboarding or Offboarding >>> Enable Object Visibility for External Hires permission.
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Technical Details
| Reference Number | OBX-14081 |
| Type | New |
| Configuration Type | Universal |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Module | Onboarding |
| Feature | Paperwork |
| Major or Minor | Major |
| Software Version | 1H 2021 |
3.Enhanced Onboarding Dashboard (New)
Enhanced Onboarding Dashboard (New)
The Onboarding Dashboard (New) has now been enhanced with the search feature, checklist tasks, Form I-9 correct data tasks, and E-verify task on the New Hire Details page.
- New Hire Search
- Hiring managers or participants of the Onboarding process, can now see pre populated list of names based on the text entered in the search field for new hires as per their granted target population. Sap SuccessFactors Onboarding H1 2021
- Checklist Task
- View it under New Hire Tasks list as an optional task.
- Add the checklist item and select a user who needs to take action or perform the checklist task using the Delegated to dropdown.
- Edit the checklist task to add/remove a checklist item or reassign a delegate to a checklist item using the View Details button.
- Notify the delegates through email when a checklist item is assigned, removed, or updated.
- Correct Form I-9 Section 1
- You can initiate correction for section 1 from the Action menu on the New Hire Details page of the dashboard.
- E-Verify Tasks
- View case details from Department of Homeland Security using the E-Verify Case Details link on the New Hire Details page.
We’ve enhanced the Onboarding Dashboard (New) to provide a better overview and more efficient handling.
Role-Based Permission Prerequisites
You have the following compliance permissions for the respective user:
- To view Form I-9 status, enable
- Admin Center Manage Permission Roles <Permission Roles> Permission… User Permissions Onboarding or Offboarding Permissions Show Form I-9 and E-Verify Status on the Dashboard
- Admin Center Manage Permission Roles <Permission Roles> Permission… User Permissions Compliance Object Permissions I-9 User Data
- To view E-Verify status, enable
- Admin Center Manage Permission Roles <Permission Roles> Permission… User Permissions Onboarding or Offboarding Permissions Show Form I-9 and E-Verify Status on the Dashboard.
- Admin Center Manage Permission Roles <Permission Roles> Permission… User Permissions Compliance Object Permissions E-Verify Data
- To view checklist task status, enable
- Admin Center Manage Permission Roles <Permission Roles> Permission… User Permissions Onboarding or Offboarding Permissions Show Onboarding Tasks Status on the Dashboard
- Admin Center Manage Permission Roles <Permission Roles> Permission… User Permissions Onboarding or Offboarding Object Permissions Checklist Task
Technical Details
| Reference Number | OBX-12901 |
| Type | Changed |
| Configuration Type | Universal |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Module | Onboarding |
| Feature | Onboarding Dashboards |
| Major or Minor | Major |
| Software Version | 1H 2021 |
4. Access to Onboarding and Offboarding Dashboards from the Global Navigation Menu in the latest home page
You can now use the Global Navigation Menu to access the Onboarding (New) and Offboarding Dashboards in the latest home page.You can access the Onboarding (New) and Offboarding Dashboards if you have the required permissions.
Note: For Onboarding customers, we recommend that you explore this latest home page in Preview or Test instances only.
Managers needed a way to access the Onboarding (New) and Offboarding Dashboards when the latest home page is enabled.
Configuration Requirements
The latest home page experience is enabled.
Technical Details
| Reference Number | OBX-15918 |
| Type | Changed |
| Configuration Type | Admin Opt-in |
| Lifecycle | Early Adoption |
| Module | Onboarding |
| Feature | Home Page |
| Major or Minor | Major |
| Software Version | 1H 2021 |
5.Employee Central Custom Fields Pre population in Compliance Forms
The pre populated fields in the compliance forms can now be mapped with values from custom fields, instead of the default mappings to standard fields.
For example, if you have a custom address format configured, you can map the required custom fields to the compliance form instead of the default standard fields.
This enhancement gives you the ability to add custom information to your Compliance forms.
Role-Based Permission Prerequisites
You have the Administrator Onboarding or Offboarding Admin Object Permissions >>> FieldMetaOverrideConfiguration permission.
Technical Details
| Reference Number | OBX-10927 |
| Type | Changed |
| Configuration Type | Admin Opt-in |
| Lifecycle | General Availability |
| Module | Onboarding |
| Feature | Compliance Forms |
| Major or Minor | Major |
| Software Version | 1H 2021 |
Thanks & Regards,
Anipe Abraham,
SAP HCM / SuccessFactors Consultant / Employee Central / Employee Central Payroll / Payroll Control Center /Corporate Trainer.
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