For new HR staff, the video HR Basics: People and Positions Data in SAP (8:55) provides basic information about how employee data is stored in SAP. Topics addressed include:
- The difference between Employee Data and Position Data
- Master Data includes information about the position: position number, title, job class, Employee Subgroup (ESG), hourly vs salaried position, approver relationships, org unit and budget for the position.
- Individual positions vs. pooled positions
- Employee Data is personal data about the employee: Important addresses, emergency contacts, direct deposit information, tax withholding information, and education and professional certifications.
- Entry of a Personnel Action Form (PAF) into SAP is the method for adding or changing an employee's appointment information in SAP. The PAF action ties the Position Information to the Employee.
- ESG (Employee Subgroup) is explained in detail.