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H&H Group Case Study: Navigating GDPR & PIPL with a Dual Data Center HR Strategy

H&H Group Case Study: Navigating GDPR & PIPL with a Dual Data Center HR Strategy

Achieving Global HR Compliance is the ultimate balancing act for modern multinational enterprises. For H&H Group, a global leader in Premium Nutrition & Wellness (home to powerhouse brands like Swisse and Biostime), international expansion is part of their DNA.

However, rapid growth across 17 diverse markets—from Asia to Europe and North America—brought a critical challenge.

How do you manage a workforce across borders while maintaining strict Global HR Compliance? How do you balance operational efficiency with the rigid data sovereignty laws of different nations?

To solve this, H&H Group partnered with GaiaWorks. By implementing SAP SuccessFactors with an innovative Dual Data Center architecture, we helped them transform a compliance headache into a strategic advantage.

The Challenge: Navigating Global HR Compliance Complexity

 

Before the transformation, H&H Group faced a “perfect storm” of operational hurdles:

  • Data Sovereignty Risks: Strict regulations like the EU’s GDPR and China’s PIPL severely restricted cross-border data flow. A “one-size-fits-all” global system was no longer viable without significant compliance risks.

  • Legacy Limitations: Existing HR systems were fragmented and limited to basic organizational structures, lacking the depth needed for modern talent management, payroll, and performance.

  • Operational Inefficiency: Manual processes across continents led to a poor user experience and limited strategic visibility into their global workforce.

H&H Group Global HR Digital Transformation powered by GaiaWorks - Futuristic digital city concept symbolizing Dual Data Center architecture and data compliance

The Solution: A “Dual-Core” Strategy for Global HR Compliance

 

As a top-tier SAP SuccessFactors partner, GaiaWorks designed and executed a cutting-edge Dual Data Center (Dual DC) strategy. This architecture allowed H&H Group to respect local laws while maintaining global oversight.

The Architecture Breakdown

  • China Data Center (CN DC): Dedicated to hosting Employee Central for Mainland China operations, ensuring strict adherence to PIPL data localization requirements.

  • Germany Data Center (DEU DC): Hosts Onboarding and Employee Central for all other international markets (Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe, Americas, ANZ), ensuring full GDPR compliance.

GaiaWorks’ Implementation Expertise

Connecting these two worlds required precision. GaiaWorks developed sophisticated, customized data bridges. These bridges enable the secure transfer of necessary non-sensitive workflow data between the two centers. Our agile team successfully navigated the complexities of multiple time zones, diverse regulatory landscapes, and cultural nuances to deliver a seamless launch.

The Impact: A Robust Foundation for Future Growth

 

Six months post-launch, the value of this digital transformation is clear. H&H Group has set a new benchmark for Global HR Compliance.

1. Mitigating Compliance Risks

The Dual DC architecture provides peace of mind. By physically and logically separating data based on sovereignty requirements, H&H Group has established a new standard for Global HR Compliance, navigating complex global regulations with confidence.

2. Unlocking Operational Efficiency

Automation has replaced manual spreadsheets. The streamlined processes across borders have drastically reduced administrative overhead, allowing the HR team to focus on strategy rather than transactions. Furthermore, decision-makers have faster access to workforce analytics.

3. Elevating Employee Experience

Compliance does not have to be clunky. With a modern, unified SAP SuccessFactors interface, employees and managers across all 17 markets now enjoy a consistent experience. They have empowered self-service capabilities, regardless of which data center hosts their profile.

Looking Ahead

 

This project has transformed H&H Group’s HR function from an administrative support role into a strategic enabler of global growth. With a compliant and scalable digital backbone built by GaiaWorks, H&H Group is now poised to expand into new markets with agility and confidence.

At GaiaWorks, we don’t just implement software; we solve complex workforce challenges.

Are you facing similar challenges with Global HR Compliance and workforce management? Contact GaiaWorks today to see how we can tailor a solution for your enterprise.

 

GaiaWorks and DynaSys successfully hosted SAP SuccessFactors Day

GaiaWorks and DynaSys successfully hosted SAP SuccessFactors Day

Recently, the SAP SuccessFactors Day event, organized by DynaSys and co-hosted by GaiaWorks, was successfully held at the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong. The event aimed to share employee experience and workforce management solutions for enterprises in Hong Kong, using industry benchmark cases as guides to help enterprise customers better formulate human resource management strategies in the global market. The event attracted nearly 80 enterprise executives, decision-makers, and industry experts to participate.

DynaSys, as the only SAP Platinum Partner and an outstanding system integrator in HK, has assisted numerous enterprises in Hong Kong in delivering SAP SuccessFactors employee experience management solutions.

The SAP & Gaia Full-Process Workforce Management Cloud Solution is a globally certified SAP-Qualified Partner – Packaged Solution. Nearly 50 enterprises from high-end manufacturing, chain retail, and modern service industries choose to adopt the combination of Gaia WFM and SAP SuccessFactors, and achieve tangible results. The core workforce cloud products of GaiaWorks, including rostering, time & attendance, incentive compensation, etc., have officially been listed on the SAP Store since April 2022, as an extension solution based on the SAP BTP platform and pre-integrated with SuccessFactors, achieving seamless integration between the two systems. From SAP SuccessFactors’ powerful core foundation and unique talent management capabilities to GaiaWorks’ accurate labor settlement (time, commission, tax) capabilities, the two complement each other, covering the entire process of human resource management, helping enterprises optimize operational efficiency and enhance organizational capabilities.

At the event, GaiaWorks shared solutions to help global enterprises to solve complex workforce management issues and improve productivity, showcasing successful case studies and experiences in overseas markets.

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Alex Chang, Co-founder and GM of the International Business, and Ronnie Sung, Managing Director of DynaSys, signed a memorandum of cooperation to expand workforce management solutions in the Hong Kong market.

The cooperation with DynaSys is an important milestone in GaiaWorks’ overseas market development. In the future, both parties will further integrate resources, using Hong Kong as a pillar to cover the Asia-Pacific region, provide customers with better employee experience and workforce management cloud service, to achieve excellent management results. At the same time, through deep cooperation in technology and business domains, GaiaWorks and DynaSys will continuously promote innovation and development of talent management solutions, help enterprises implement sustainable development and achieve strategic goals.

GaiaWorks will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation with globally renowned enterprises to provide higher quality solutions and services, helping more enterprises achieve success.

In recent years, while maintaining its leading position in the domestic market, GaiaWorks has been actively expanding its presence in overseas markets and exporting China’s best labor management practices to other countries. Currently, GaiaWorks serves 1,700+ organisations with more than 6 million employees in 24 countries and regions.

About DynaSys

DynaSys is a system integrator, and mainly provides business applications and services to customers. DynaSys offers 1-stop shop solutions and services in HR solutions to large, medium, and small enterprises since 2008. Our customers include multinational corporations and local companies in various industries ranging from Manufacturing, Wholesale & Retail, Entertainment & Hospitality, Property Management, Engineering & Construction, Utilities, Government and Higher Education sectors.

Our certified staffs provide professional consulting, support, and managed services to customers. We also commit to develop cutting-edge enterprise cloud and mobile applications to empower our customer’s business with more diversity and mobility.

About GaiaWorks

GaiaWorks is a leading SaaS provider of workforce management solutions. Headquartered in Suzhou, China, GaiaWorks serves 1,700+ organisations with more than 6 million employees in 24 countries and regions. Backed by top-tier investors such as  GGV, Warburg Pincus, Tiger Global, Tencent, Matrix Partners, EDBI, etc., GaiaWorks has over 14 years of experience helping companies optimize their workforce.With GaiaWorks, organisations are able to streamline their workforce management, reduce labor costs, improve productivity, and increase employee satisfaction.