Global Automotive Manufacturer Transforms HR Processes

The Client
The client is a leading global automotive OEM headquartered in Japan, with operations across the United States, Canada and Mexico and over 25,000 employees.

Business Need

• As a part of its global workforce integration program, the client wanted a robust, unified HRMS system
• HR processes and technology were non-standard with variations across affiliates
• Manual procedures and disparate data sources led to inefficient processes and low productivity

Challenges

• Business / Process

1. Creating a common platform - consolidate HR, payroll and benefits processes across seven US, Canada and Mexico affiliates
2. Global processes vs. affiliate-specific localization
3. Organization change management

• Architecture/ Technology

1. Consolidation of multiple applications and establishing an integrated platform
2. Migration of legacy data

The Infosys Solution
Infosys delivered a global consolidated system enabling the client to align their HR strategy with business objectives:

• Created a global platform - HR, payroll and benefits processes were consolidated across all North American affiliates
• Upgraded PeopleSoft (v8.3 to v8.8) environment
• Provided a way out of the existing HR legacy systems

Benefits

• Reduced HR operations costs and improved productivity
• Improved global decision-making by enhancing reporting capabilities
• Instituted employee self-service processes payroll
• Integrated recruitment, termination, payroll, and benefits administration into a single consolidated system
• Managed inter-affiliate transfers more efficiently
• Reduced annual maintenance costs
• Better managed inter-company operations