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From SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting to SmartRecruiters: All You Need to Know

January 29, 2026
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    1. What is SmartRecruiters, and why did SAP choose it?
    2. You might wonder, what about onboarding?
    3. What does this shift mean for SAP SuccessFactors customers?
    4. Are you about to renew your SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting contract?
    5. Are there extra costs involved?
    6. What happens if you don’t implement SmartRecruiters now?
    7. Why should you start the shift to SmartRecruiters now?

From SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting to SmartRecruiters: All You Need to Know

New year, new chapter in the SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting landscape. 

In case you don't know yet, here is the news...otherwise this is a reminder (we've got your back!).

SAP selected SmartRecruiters as their new recruiting system. 

Does that mean that SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting is no longer accessible? What happens with onboarding? Do I need a different licence?  

Don't panic. In this blog you can find all (or most) of the answers you might have. Oh...and don't forget that our team of experts is also available if you have more specific queries. 

What is SmartRecruiters, and why did SAP choose it?

The idea of moving to a new recruiting system was in the air for a while. With the HR industry moving forward, it was the right time to improve things and, most importantly, to offer a modern recruiting experience. 

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting users asked, and SAP listened. 

SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors now offers a completely new recruiting experience.

You can now have access to an AI-powered platform focused on automation, candidate engagement, and recruiter productivity. SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors covers the full recruiting cycle from job description building to offer management.

Winston AI is your AI assistant taking your manual work to the next level.

You might wonder, what about onboarding?

SmartRecruiters seamlessly integrate with SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding, giving your new hires a simple and engaging experience.
SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding guides them with clear tasks, digital forms and personalised experience that let them feel connected from day one.
It also supports internal moves and offboarding, ensuring smooth transitions across your employee journey.

What does this shift mean for SAP SuccessFactors customers?

We understand your concerns, and here are some answers...

Existing SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting customers can continue using the solution, but the system will not be updated. SAP chose SmartRecruiters as their definitive recruiting system and all their efforts will be put through that.

Something else to keep in mind is that SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting will have limited lifetime once SmartRecruiters goes live on the 3rd of March.

The best solution would be to get in touch with an SAP Partner like TalenTeam to help you implement SmartRecruiters into your system.

Are you about to renew your SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting contract?

This is probably the best time to explore SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors and start planning the shift

Easily track applicants across multiple workflows, with built-in templates to improve candidate screening and selection.

All SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting users, current and new, need to sign for a new license to access SmartRecruiters. 

SmartRecruiters is a separate product, and SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting licenses do not transfer, do not convert, and do not automatically include SmartRecruiters. 

Are there extra costs involved?

Potentially, yes, but it depends on the customer’s current setup.

Why may costs change?

SmartRecruiters includes capabilities that many SAP customers previously paid for separately, such as

  • ATS + CRM in one platform
  • AI-driven interview scheduling
  • Native candidate messaging (SMS / WhatsApp)
  • Candidate engagement and conversational AI
  • Event-based and high-volume hiring
  • Embedded analytics

For many customers, SmartRecruiters:

  • Replaces multiple third-party tools
  • Reduces integration and maintenance overhead
  • Simplifies the TA technology landscape

What happens if you don’t implement SmartRecruiters now?

If you don’t take action now, you can still use your SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting but you can’t expect any system updates as all SAP efforts are put through SmartRecruiters.

While not acting now, might seem the easiest option, it can cause delays in your later implementation. Early planning ensures continuity, control, and a smoother move to SmartRecruiters.

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Why should you start the shift to SmartRecruiters now?

As a popular proverb highlights, the early bird gets the worm. In your case, the earlier you make the shift, the more advantages you get. 

Between your exploration and the actual implementation, it might take a while. You might need some system updates before that or anything else that might delay your implementation. 

Plus the fact that you might be missing all the cool features that SmartRecruiters offers.  SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors is such a powerful recruiting platform, it takes your recruiting experience to a completely different level.
It’s not only automation, but also especially thought for humans and gives you an interface that is intuitive, mobile and user-friendly.

Oh, and don’t forget that SmartRecruiters is global and is growing fast thanks to the monthly releases.

By starting early and with the right implementation partner, like TalenTeam, your transformation journey stays on track from day one.

 Contact TalenTeam for a smooth SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors implementation and get your recruiting strategy right from the start.

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