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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Alight Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a prominent provider of cloud-based human capital and technology services, has announced the enhancement of its Alight Worklife platform through a collaboration with SAP. This move positions Alight as the first global payroll provider to adopt SAP S/4HANA Cloud, aiming to modernize payroll services for organizations worldwide.
The newly upgraded platform is expected to offer improved payroll efficiency, performance, and heightened security for sensitive employee data. Designed to work seamlessly with existing Human Capital Management (HCM) systems, it promises a cohesive view of workforce management, streamlining the complexity of handling payroll and HR functionalities.
Alight’s global payroll solution, which operates across over 180 countries and in 25 languages, is set to deliver a comprehensive digital experience, enhancing data visibility and enabling actionable analytics. This initiative is poised to simplify global payroll complexities, empowering decision-makers to optimize costs and make more informed choices.
The transition from on-premise payroll systems to a cloud-based solution addresses common challenges such as high operational costs, frequent licensing investments, and complexity. Alight is committed to supporting clients through this transition, ensuring a smooth shift to the cloud.
Luca Saracino, executive vice president of payroll and professional services at Alight, highlighted the benefits of moving to the cloud, noting the flexibility and scalability it provides to meet the evolving needs of organizations. Maryann Abbajay, chief revenue officer at SAP SuccessFactors, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of combining payroll expertise with advanced cloud technology for future-ready businesses.
Alight’s decision to leverage SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a strategic step in evolving its payroll offerings and reaffirms its position as a leader in the human capital technology and services space. The partnership with SAP is set to deliver a robust, cloud-based payroll system that caters to the dynamic requirements of modern organizations.
This transition is based on a press release statement from Alight Solutions, outlining the company’s latest strategic move in enhancing its payroll services.
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