{"id":268767,"date":"2026-09-16T15:48:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T15:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hcm-advisor.com\/?page_id=268767"},"modified":"2026-09-16T15:48:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T15:48:35","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hcm-advisor.com\/en\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sp-page notranslate\" translate=\"no\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-wg-notranslate=\"\">\n\n<nav class=\"sp-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-current=\"page\">Services<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/nav>\n\n<header class=\"sp-hero\">\n<div class=\"sp-scrim\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-in\">\n<span class=\"sp-eyebrow sp-eyebrow--dark\">Services<\/span>\n<h1>Workday Advisory Services<\/h1>\n<p>Independent advice for every phase of your Workday programme<\/p>\n<a class=\"sp-btn sp-btn--primary\" href=\"#all-services\">Browse all services<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path><path d=\"m12 5 7 7-7 7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<nav class=\"sp-anchors\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><div>\n<a class=\"sp-chip\" href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a>\n<a class=\"sp-chip\" href=\"#phases\">Phases<\/a>\n<a class=\"sp-chip\" href=\"#all-services\">All services<\/a>\n<a class=\"sp-chip\" href=\"#why\">Why independent<\/a>\n<a class=\"sp-chip\" href=\"#references\">References<\/a>\n<a class=\"sp-chip\" href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a>\n<\/div><\/nav>\n\n<section class=\"sp-band sp-band--tight\" id=\"overview\"><div class=\"sp-in sp-split\">\n<div class=\"sp-head\">\n<span class=\"sp-eyebrow\">Overview<\/span>\n<h2>The essentials<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sp-lead\">HCM Advisory Service is an <strong>independent HR-IT advisory<\/strong> for Workday, SAP HCM and SuccessFactors programmes. Founded by former Workday leaders who built the platform&#8217;s presence in the DACH region, we support <strong>preparation, deployment and ongoing maintenance<\/strong>, with no implementation revenue and no vendor pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-facts\"><div class=\"sp-rule\"><\/div><dl>\n<dt>Our role<\/dt><dd>Independent advisory, alongside your implementation partner<\/dd>\n<dt>Workday status<\/dt><dd>Workday Advisory Partner and Services Partner<\/dd>\n<dt>Systems<\/dt><dd>Workday, SAP HCM, SuccessFactors<\/dd>\n<dt>Region<\/dt><dd>Germany, Austria, Switzerland and global rollouts<\/dd>\n<dt>Head office<\/dt><dd>Bretten, Germany<\/dd>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sp-band sp-band--tight\" id=\"phases\"><div class=\"sp-in sp-stack\">\n<div class=\"sp-head\">\n<span class=\"sp-eyebrow\">Phases<\/span>\n<h2>Support across the whole Workday lifecycle<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sp-lead\">Most programmes need different help at different moments. Our services follow the three phases of a Workday journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-g3\">\n<article class=\"sp-card sp-card--pad sp-card--stack\">\n<span class=\"sp-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m16.24 7.76-1.804 5.411a2 2 0 0 1-1.265 1.265L7.76 16.24l1.804-5.411a2 2 0 0 1 1.265-1.265z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/span>\n<h3 class=\"sp-h3-lg\">Preparation<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"sp-dash\"><li>Digital HR strategy and HR-IT roadmap<\/li><li>Programme design, planning and scoping<\/li><li>Cloud Readiness Check<\/li><li>HCM software evaluation and RFP support<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"sp-card sp-card--pad sp-card--stack\">\n<span class=\"sp-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m12.83 2.18a2 2 0 0 0-1.66 0L2.6 6.08a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.83l8.58 3.91a2 2 0 0 0 1.66 0l8.58-3.9a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.83Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m22 17.65-9.17 4.16a2 2 0 0 1-1.66 0L2 17.65\"><\/path><path d=\"m22 12.65-9.17 4.16a2 2 0 0 1-1.66 0L2 12.65\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n<h3 class=\"sp-h3-lg\">Deployment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"sp-dash\"><li>Programme governance and project reviews<\/li><li>Deployment review and project support<\/li><li>Data migration with OptEaz<\/li><li>Works council negotiation support<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"sp-card sp-card--pad sp-card--stack\">\n<span class=\"sp-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><path d=\"m4.93 4.93 4.24 4.24\"><\/path><path d=\"m14.83 9.17 4.24-4.24\"><\/path><path d=\"m14.83 14.83 4.24 4.24\"><\/path><path d=\"m9.17 14.83-4.24 4.24\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/span>\n<h3 class=\"sp-h3-lg\">Ongoing maintenance<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"sp-dash\"><li>Application Maintenance Service with SLAs<\/li><li>Release management and governance<\/li><li>Enhancements after go-live<\/li><li>Ad hoc expert support<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sp-band sp-band--grey\" id=\"all-services\"><div class=\"sp-in sp-stack\">\n<div class=\"sp-head\">\n<span class=\"sp-eyebrow\">All services<\/span>\n<h2>Find the right service for your programme<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sp-lead\">Each page explains the scope, the approach and what you have at the end. Search by topic, Workday module or city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-hub\" data-hub><div class=\"sp-hub-toolbar\" hidden><label class=\"sp-hub-search\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Search services<\/span><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"7\"><\/circle><path d=\"m20 20-3.5-3.5\"><\/path><\/svg><input type=\"search\" placeholder=\"Search a service, module or city\" data-hub-search><\/label><\/div><div class=\"sp-hub-group\" data-hub-group=\"service\"><div class=\"sp-hub-grid\"><article class=\"sp-hub-card\" data-type=\"service\" data-search=\"workday ams: post-go-live support | hcm advisory sla-backed support, release management and enhancements after your workday go-live  application support release management governance &amp; enhancements\"><a class=\"sp-hub-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcm-advisor.com\/en\/services\/workday-ams\/\"><span class=\"sp-hub-meta\"><span class=\"sp-hub-tag\">Service<\/span><\/span><h3>Workday AMS: Post-Go-Live Support | HCM Advisory<\/h3><p>SLA-backed support, release management and enhancements after your Workday go-live<\/p><ul class=\"sp-hub-scope\"><li>Application Support<\/li><li>Release Management<\/li><li>Governance &amp; Enhancements<\/li><\/ul><span class=\"sp-hub-more\">View service<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path><path d=\"m12 5 7 7-7 7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><p class=\"sp-hub-empty\" data-hub-noresult hidden>No service matches your search.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sp-band sp-band--tight sp-dark\" id=\"why\"><div class=\"sp-in sp-flow sp-flow--36\">\n<div class=\"sp-head\"><span class=\"sp-eyebrow sp-eyebrow--dark\">Why independent<\/span><h2>Advice that only serves your programme<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-g4\">\n<div class=\"sp-tile\"><span class=\"sp-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m16 16 3-8 3 8c-.87.65-1.92 1-3 1s-2.13-.35-3-1Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m2 16 3-8 3 8c-.87.65-1.92 1-3 1s-2.13-.35-3-1Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M7 21h10\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 3v18\"><\/path><path d=\"M3 7h2c2 0 5-1 7-2 2 1 5 2 7 2h2\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><strong>No implementation revenue<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-tile\"><span class=\"sp-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20 6 9 17l-5-5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><strong>Senior former Workday leaders<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-tile\"><span class=\"sp-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 4.993-5.539 10.193-7.399 11.799a1 1 0 0 1-1.202 0C9.539 20.193 4 14.993 4 10a8 8 0 0 1 16 0\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><\/span><strong>Works council experience in DACH<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-tile\"><span class=\"sp-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"m12.83 2.18a2 2 0 0 0-1.66 0L2.6 6.08a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.83l8.58 3.91a2 2 0 0 0 1.66 0l8.58-3.9a1 1 0 0 0 0-1.83Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m22 17.65-9.17 4.16a2 2 0 0 1-1.66 0L2 17.65\"><\/path><path d=\"m22 12.65-9.17 4.16a2 2 0 0 1-1.66 0L2 12.65\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><strong>OptEaz for data migration<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-btn-row\"><a class=\"sp-btn sp-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcm-advisor.com\/en\/#contact\">Contact us<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path><path d=\"m12 5 7 7-7 7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sp-band sp-band--tight sp-band--grey\" id=\"references\"><div class=\"sp-in sp-flow sp-flow--32\">\n<div class=\"sp-head\"><span class=\"sp-eyebrow\">References<\/span><h2>Experience from deployments in DACH and globally<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-g2\">\n<figure class=\"sp-quote\">\n<blockquote lang=\"en\">\u201cWe are partnering with HCM Advisory since the global go-live of our Workday implementation to address additional implementation work and fill gaps that couldn\u2019t be covered initially. This involves multiple functional topics across all Workday SKUs we implemented, as well as integrations. Alex Perp\u00e9tuo, Oliver Stegmann, and their entire team are incredibly helpful. They are demonstrating profound expertise and providing hands-on solutions with quick turnaround times. HCM Advisory often goes beyond our stated requirements, anticipating our needs and thinking one or two steps ahead. Their proactive approach and deep understanding of functional topics and integrations made a significant difference in our project\u2019s success.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n<figcaption class=\"sp-by\"><strong>Heidelberg Materials AG<\/strong><span>Nicolas Fehr, Head of Global Workday Suite + Kathrin Ruckh, Manager HR 4.0, Group Human Resources<\/span><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sp-quote\">\n<blockquote lang=\"en\">\u201cHCM Advisory Service provided a detailed analysis for the optimisation of Workday as the leading HR platform at GEA, which GEA will take up internally in projects. The combination of profound HR process knowledge on the one hand and deep application knowledge around Workday on the other hand were of great advantage for us. Furthermore, Mr. Stegmann was entrusted with preparations for global payroll harmonisation. The analysis he developed was very helpful and illustrated the options for action in this area.\u201d<\/blockquote>\n<figcaption class=\"sp-by\"><strong>GEA Group AG<\/strong><span>Dennys Hartwig, Senior Director HR Technology &amp; Infrastructure, GEA<\/span><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-btn-row\">\n<a class=\"sp-btn sp-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcm-advisor.com\/en\/#contact\">Contact us<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path><path d=\"m12 5 7 7-7 7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\n<a class=\"sp-btn sp-btn--outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcm-advisor.com\/en\/opteaz\/\">Discover OptEaz<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sp-band sp-band--tight\" id=\"faq\"><div class=\"sp-in sp-flow sp-flow--36\">\n<div class=\"sp-head\"><span class=\"sp-eyebrow\">FAQ<\/span><h2>Frequently asked questions about our services<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-g2\">\n<div class=\"sp-faq\"><h3>What does HCM Advisory Service do?<\/h3><p>We are an independent HR-IT advisory for Workday programmes. We help organisations prepare a deployment, govern and review it while it runs, migrate their data, and keep the platform up to date after go-live through our Application Maintenance Service.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-faq\"><h3>How is a Workday advisor different from an implementation partner?<\/h3><p>An implementation partner configures and builds the tenant. An advisor represents the customer&#8217;s interest: strategy, governance, quality reviews and decisions. We do not sell implementation capacity, so our recommendations carry no conflict of interest.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-faq\"><h3>Can you work alongside our existing implementation partner?<\/h3><p>Yes, that is the usual set-up. We take on defined roles such as programme governance, deployment review or data lead, and work with the partner&#8217;s team rather than replacing it.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-faq\"><h3>Which countries do you cover?<\/h3><p>Our head office is in Bretten, Germany, with further presence in Portugal and India. We support programmes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as global Workday rollouts.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-faq\"><h3>Do you support works council negotiations for Workday?<\/h3><p>Yes. Workday deployments in Germany and Switzerland involve mandatory co-determination topics. We help prepare the content and the discussions with the works council so they do not become a late blocker.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-faq\"><h3>How does an engagement usually start?<\/h3><p>Most engagements start with a short assessment, such as a Cloud Readiness Check before a deployment or a Data Readiness Check before a migration. It defines the scope and gives you an effort estimate before any larger commitment.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sp-band sp-band--tight\" id=\"contact\"><div class=\"sp-in sp-split\">\n<div class=\"sp-head\">\n<span class=\"sp-eyebrow\">Contact<\/span>\n<h2>Start with a short conversation.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sp-lead\">Tell us where your Workday programme stands and what you need. We come back to you quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sp-card sp-card--pad sp-contact\">\n<ul class=\"sp-dash\"><li>Independent advice, no implementation revenue<\/li><li>Founded by former Workday leaders<\/li><li>Workday Advisory Partner<\/li><\/ul>\n<a class=\"sp-btn sp-btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcm-advisor.com\/en\/#contact\">Contact us<svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path><path d=\"m12 5 7 7-7 7\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sp-close\"><div class=\"sp-in\"><div class=\"sp-ctaband\">\n<p>Plan your next Workday step.<\/p>\n<a class=\"sp-btn sp-btn--ink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hcm-advisor.com\/en\/#contact\">Contact us<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home\/ Services Services Workday Advisory Services Independent advice for every phase of your Workday programme Browse all services Overview Phases All services Why independent References FAQ Overview The essentials HCM Advisory Service is an independent HR-IT advisory for Workday, SAP HCM and SuccessFactors programmes. 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