
Zalaris digitises accounting and HR at the Evangelical Foundation Neuerkerode
In a strategic partnership, Zalaris empowers the social enterprise's journey towards comprehensive digitalisation.
16.04.2024
SECTOR
Public SectorEMPLOYEES
Approx. 3,800LOCATION
GermanyCLIENT SINCE
2018The Evangelical Foundation Neuerkerode (ESN) manages facilities and companies in the social economy, particularly in healthcare for the elderly and disabled. By collaborating with Zalaris, ESN aimed to digitise its financial processes and subsequently its human resources processes. ESN had no prior experience with SAP software and applications.
SAP S/4 HANA, SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Learning, establishes interfaces between SAP HCM and SuccessFactors, and connects accounting systems with existing payroll systems.
Implementation, consulting during introduction, customer-specific adjustments, support services for SF, S/4 HANA Finance, and SAP HCM, system maintenance, ongoing contact person, monthly payroll processing through BPO.
- Consulting
- Support
- Outsourcing

Role of Zalaris
As part of the digitalisation strategy, Zalaris initially introduced SAP S/4 HANA for accounting at ESN. Particularly, emphasis was placed on implementing the invoice verification workflow to standardise and expedite processes. Concurrently, with the introduction of SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting and Learning, the first step towards digitalisation in the HR domain was taken.
Based on the positive experiences in accounting, ESN engaged Zalaris approximately one year after the collaboration began to implement SAP HCM, coupled with payroll outsourcing. This involved realising interfaces between SAP HCM and SuccessFactors and web-based integration with the client’s existing external time tracking system (duty roster) to ensure correct, fully automated data transfer.
ESN emphasised not only outsourcing payroll but also fully outsourcing the hosting of the HCM system, with hosting in the multi-tenant system, offering significant cost advantages to the client. In addition to actual payroll processing, Zalaris also handles the complete post-processing of payroll, such as reporting to authorities and print control for payroll documents, as well as providing comprehensive system support.
Furthermore, a joint project with partner PlanOrg implemented the internal BI system on SAP BW/4 HANA and BO.

Outcomes achieved
Zalaris has been a partner of the Evangelische Stiftung Neuerkerode for many years. We are proud of the excellent cooperation and are delighted to continue supporting ESN in its strategy to expand digitalisation.
— Karsten Reincke-Brandt, Sales Director Zalaris Germany