Hella: launching Global Cornerstone Initiative to drive Performance & Compensation Excellence

Hella is an internationally operating German automotive parts supplier. The company develops and manufactures lighting, electronic components, and systems for the automotive industry. They partnered with ACT-ON Germany to implement a global, scalable solution for performance and compensation management using the Cornerstone platform. This transformation program is designed to harmonize goal setting, salary reviews, bonus processes, and long-term incentives under one streamlined digital experience—enabling strategic talent and rewards management across the enterprise.

THE NEED...

Hella required a unified digital solution to:

• Standardize performance and compensation processes globally.
• Manage goal-setting, performance reviews, and bonus payouts across multiple languages and currencies.
• Support transparent and equitable salary and incentive practices.
• Reduce manual overhead and streamline HR administration.
• Enable long-term strategic workforce planning through structured reporting and data integration.

OUR ANSWER...

ACT-ON Germany proposed a full implementation of Cornerstone’s Performance and Compensation modules, covering:

• Goal Management: Configuration of 2025 target setting and rating workflows in multiple languages.

• Compensation Processes: Setup of STI, LTI, Salary Review, and off-cycle payment flows with configurable templates, adjustment guidelines, custom statements, and reporting.

• Data Integrations: Imports for salary, targets, and ratings; updates to user feeds and salary structures.

• Training & Enablement: Focused training for each process and optional system admin workshops.

• Ongoing Support: Hypercare post-go-live, troubleshooting, and readiness for performance and compensation campaign cycles.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS...

• Global Standardization: Centrally managed templates ensure consistency across all countries.

• Process Transparency: Structured review and bonus cycles enhance fairness and communication.

• Operational Efficiency: Automated data uploads and reporting simplify administration.

• Strategic Insights: Real-time visibility into compensation decisions and performance outcomes.

Scalable Governance: A flexible foundation built on CSOD best practices, ready to grow with business needs.

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