Consulting for HR systems · Zurich
We help companies shape HR technology around their people and business goals. Our senior consultants bring independent advice, deep SAP expertise and personal accountability to strategy, architecture, solution design and implementation oversight. We work alongside your team, from the first discussion to the transition into everyday operations.
01Situations
Whether you are planning a change, leading a complex project or reassessing your HR systems, the next decision matters. We take the time to understand your challenges, align HR and IT, and help you choose a practical way forward.
We need to evolve our HR systems and make confident decisions.
We work with you to clarify requirements and identify where change will create real value. Existing systems and new options are assessed against clear criteria, taking account of your goals, available resources and long-term operating needs.
Outcome: a sound basis for decisionsWe need to get our project back on track.
We establish where the project stands, what is holding it back and what it will take to complete it successfully. Together with your team and delivery partners, we define a realistic plan, clear responsibilities and a shared commitment to delivery.
Outcome: a realistic plan and clear accountabilityOur HR systems have grown more complex. We need the full picture.
We assess your systems, interfaces and data flows to identify dependencies, duplication and risks. You gain a target architecture and a prioritized roadmap that simplify the landscape, build on existing investments and support future change.
Outcome: target architecture and an actionable roadmapWe need someone who brings HR and IT together.
We bridge business requirements and technical decisions, giving HR, IT and implementation partners a shared understanding of what needs to happen. As a lead consultant, workstream lead or trusted advisor to HR leadership, we turn complex questions into clear choices and agreed next steps.
Outcome: aligned teams and sound decisions02Services
We combine strategic advice, robust architecture, thoughtful design and effective project leadership. Your priorities guide the work. A senior consultant takes responsibility for delivery, with clear quality standards and regular, open communication.
Good architecture gives your business goals a reliable technical foundation. We define how systems, data, integrations and operations work together, creating a landscape that is manageable today and ready to evolve as your needs change.
We turn business requirements into a coherent solution design. Working with your HR and IT teams, we define processes, roles, data and access permissions that are clear to implement, practical to maintain and intuitive for the people who use them.
Complex HR IT projects need clear direction and a team that works well together. We make progress and risks visible, resolve decisions and hold delivery to agreed quality standards. Regular feedback allows the team to adapt as requirements and insights evolve.
We help executive and HR leaders set a clear direction for HR technology. Together, we assess priorities and options, providing a sound basis for investment, governance and operating decisions. Recommendations balance business value, available capacity and long-term sustainability.
03Approach
Effective consulting starts with understanding your business and the people behind it. We listen, welcome different perspectives and develop solutions together. Success is measured against agreed goals and the value delivered in everyday use.
We meet with HR, IT and key stakeholders to understand your goals, processes and systems. By clarifying expectations, constraints and available capacity, we establish a shared view of the current situation and where action is needed.
We define the future state and assess practical routes to achieve it. Each option comes with a clear view of effort, benefits and risks, supported by our recommendation, explicit priorities and measurable criteria for success.
We lead the project or provide independent oversight of your implementation partner against agreed quality standards. Clear decision-making, regular feedback and constructive teamwork keep delivery moving. Knowledge transfer and a considered handover help your team take ownership of the solution.
Our standard
We measure success by how well the solution works in practice – for your company and for the people who work with it.
04Swiss context
Global HR platforms create value when they meet local business needs. We combine international technology with an understanding of Swiss requirements to design solutions that support your processes, handle data responsibly and remain practical to operate.
Many Swiss companies work across German, French, Italian and English. We consider language requirements across user interfaces, documents, workflows and master data, helping teams access information clearly and maintain language versions consistently.
Swiss payroll has specific data and integration requirements, from social insurance schemes such as AHV, ALV, BVG and UVG to withholding tax and salary certificates. We account for these dependencies across core HR, payroll and connected systems.
Requirements, responsibilities and reporting processes can vary by canton. We account for relevant local differences while keeping the overall solution consistent and maintainable.
Responsible handling of personal data starts with solution planning. Requirements for third-party processing, cross-border data transfers and records of processing activities inform architecture and operating decisions from the outset.
Long-established SAP HCM systems often contain valuable process knowledge and business-specific functionality. We assess what should be retained, where standard solutions make sense and how to build on existing investments as your landscape evolves.
A solution must work within the capacity of the team that runs it. Clear ownership, maintainable integrations and practical routines reduce avoidable work and help teams use their time and expertise effectively.
05About us
“We help clients build HR technology that serves their people and their business. Technical excellence, personal responsibility and mutual respect guide how we work.”
cirrusHR AG is a Zurich-based consultancy specializing in HR systems, processes and transformation. Our expertise in SAP SuccessFactors and SAP HCM is grounded in a clear understanding of the wider HR technology landscape. We advise on strategy, architecture and solution design, and lead complex projects through delivery.
Our mission is to create lasting value by putting client needs at the heart of every decision. We combine technical rigor with responsive project leadership, use time and resources responsibly, and share knowledge so that client teams can manage change with confidence. We work as one team with our clients and partners, welcoming different perspectives and building trust through openness and mutual respect.
Your priorities shape our work. We agree where to focus, recommend proportionate solutions and use your resources with care. If a smaller engagement or a different partner would serve you better, we say so.
Senior expertise is reflected in clear recommendations, robust design and dependable delivery. We set explicit quality standards and share the reasoning behind our decisions, giving your team the knowledge to maintain and improve the solution.
We listen carefully, communicate openly and treat everyone involved with respect. Different backgrounds and perspectives lead to better ideas and stronger decisions. We address difficult issues constructively and take responsibility for our part in the team’s success.
06Frequently asked questions
Have another question? A complimentary initial conversation of around an hour gives us time to understand your situation and discuss possible next steps.
Yes. We provide independent advice and do not sell software licenses or implementation services on behalf of vendors or delivery partners. Our expertise centers on SAP SuccessFactors and SAP HCM, but our recommendations are based on what best meets your needs over the long term.
Yes. What matters is the challenge you face and whether our expertise can help. We tailor the scope to your needs and resources. A focused assessment or architecture review can be a useful starting point for a smaller organization.
We are responsible for architecture, solution design, project leadership and quality assurance within the agreed scope. Specialist delivery partners handle technical implementation and configuration. We establish clear roles, responsibilities and quality standards so that the team works toward a shared outcome.
We begin with a complimentary conversation of around an hour to discuss your goals, current situation and key questions. If we can help, we propose a clearly defined first engagement. If another approach would be more suitable, we explain why.
Both. We agree a working arrangement that suits your project and team, with in-person support for workshops, key decisions and critical delivery phases. From Zurich, we can be on-site across German-speaking Switzerland at short notice.
We charge an agreed daily rate for time-based work or a fixed fee for clearly defined services such as assessments and reviews. Scope, pricing and terms are agreed before work begins.
07Contact
Looking to improve your HR systems, make an informed investment decision or bring a project back on track? A complimentary conversation of around an hour gives us time to understand your priorities and explore a practical way forward.