SAP SuccessFactors PMGM Performance Rating Calculation: Overcoming Complex Requirements with Native Tools

This article outlines a solution for calculating complex performance ratings involving multiple rater roles within SAP SuccessFactors PMGM. The methodology leverages a combination of Table Reports, SFTP, Metadata Framework, and Integration Center. The solution addresses multiple rater influence, dynamic goal/competency content, role-specific ratings, and lack of identifiers. Three main stages are involved: data export, data ingestion, and calculation.

SAP has announced its intention to acquire SmartRecruiters, a leading talent acquisition software provider. The acquisition aims to enhance SAP's SAP SuccessFactors human capital management (HCM) suite, particularly in high-volume recruiting, recruitment automation, and AI-enabled candidate experience and engagement [1][2][3].

SmartRecruiters, founded in 2010, has enabled over 4,000 organizations globally to efficiently manage their hiring workflows. The company's platform is used by over 140 million candidates and 4,000 organizations, including Amazon, Visa, and McDonald's [1][2][3]. SAP, a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, stands at the nexus of business and technology [1][2][3].

The acquisition will complement SAP's existing HCM suite, improving decision-making, reducing time-to-hire, and providing a better experience for candidates. The integration of SmartRecruiters' powerful, user-friendly interfaces and seamless workflows will enhance the suite's capabilities in managing the entire candidate lifecycle—from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding and beyond [1][2][3].

Embedded analytics and AI-driven recommendations from both companies will offer rich insights into talent pools, hiring bottlenecks, and workforce planning, further enhancing the suite's capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed [1][2][3].

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/sap-acquires-smartrecruiters-strengthen-hcm-suite-2508/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sap-acquire-smartrecruiters-integration-innovative-060500443.html
[3] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/01/3125595/0/en/SAP-to-Acquire-SmartRecruiters-Integration-of-Innovative-Talent-Acquisition-Portfolio-Will-Help-Companies-Attract-and-Retain-Top-Talent.html