Case Study: Umicore achieves more efficient global HR and talent growth with SAP SuccessFactors

How Is a Precious Metals Recycler Contributing to a Cleaner World by Helping Its Employees Shine

Umicore, a materials technology company specializing in recycling precious metals, faced a significant challenge in hiring and integrating over 1,000 new employees to support its rapid growth. The company needed a streamlined and efficient way to attract, train, and develop this large number of new hires while also managing its global HR performance. To address this, Umicore turned to vendor SAP and implemented its SAP SuccessFactors solutions.

SAP provided Umicore with an integrated suite of cloud-based HR solutions, including SAP SuccessFactors for Recruiting, Performance & Goals, and Learning. This implementation enabled more efficient and standardized global HR processes, leading to measurable results. The company created 630 open positions and received over 10,000 applications in approximately one year, with enhanced capabilities to monitor candidate skills and diversity. The solution from SAP helped Umicore boost employee engagement, improve HR efficiency, and solidify its reputation as an employer of choice.

Umicore

Mark Dolfyn

HR Development Director