Confused About Career Paths: Is Core HR or SAP HR Better for Future Growth?

Hi all,

I am working as an HR Executive in an IT company with over 1 year of experience in the same company. I have a doubt about whether core HR is best or SAP HR is better for future career growth. I'm in a state of confusion... 😕 Please help me out with this.

Thanks,
Swarna

Dear Swarna,

Greetings!

As you are still in the initial stage of your career, try to gain more competency and experience in Core HR first. Later on, you will automatically find it very easy to understand and implement SAP HR. SAP HR is only an ERP tool.

Regards,
Narendra

Hi Narendra,

I have 3 years of experience in core HR. Will there be any opening in SAP if I do any course now? How do I go about it? Kindly suggest.

Hi Raga,

Yes! You can take a course in SAP HR and explore new job opportunities. My sincere advice is to pursue certifications like PCMM & CMMI instead of enrolling in a course on SAP HR.

Best of luck!

Regards,
Narendra

SAP HR is only an ERP tool. It is advisable to focus on core HR. If you don't have a background in core HR, you may not be as effective in HR. Understanding only SAP HR tool is not sufficient.

Hi Swarna,

If you would like to go with SAP HR, you should have good knowledge in core HR. So, my advice is to gain more knowledge in core HR.

All the best.

Regards,
Venkat

Hi Narendar/Venkat,

Thanks for the suggestion. I heard that we need a minimum of 2 years of experience in SAP HR to get a good job in that field. Is it true? Or is 2 years of Core HR experience fine to get a job in SAP HR? Please suggest me in this regard and also advise me on how to progress in my career. Will companies consider my Core HR experience when I apply for SAP HR or not?

Thanks,
Swarna Vaddi

Growth in terms of money or knowledge? Your answer lies in these questions. Core HR can give you a variety of situations to deal with different human beings, which can help you perfect yourself.

I have good SAP implementation experience. I was earlier confused like you, but then I chose to be in Core HR. With SAP HR, you cannot become an HR Head.

Surely, they will consider your HR experience. I suggest you go for SAP HR; you will get good opportunities with your experience in Mumbai and New Delhi.

Regards,
Satish Pydipati