Oracle Fusion HCM :: Creating and Assigning a Work Schedule Activity

A Work Schedule Activity defines a recurring period of work for employees, including hours, shifts, and work patterns. Assigning it ensures correct time, absence, and payroll calculations.

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1. Navigate to Work Schedule Activities

1. Login to Oracle HCM Cloud.

2. Navigate to:
   My Client Groups → Work Structures → Work Schedules → Work Schedule Activities

3. Click Tasks → Manage Work Schedule Activities.

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2. Create a New Work Schedule Activity

1. Click Create.

2. Enter the following details:

   • Name: Descriptive name for the activity (e.g., “Regular Shift”).

   • Code: Short identifier.

   • Description: Optional, e.g., “Standard office hours 9 AM – 5 PM.”

   • Assignment Type: Select Full-Time, Part-Time, or other relevant type.

   • Work Hours: Specify start time, end time, and duration.

   • Frequency: Daily, weekly, or custom recurrence pattern.

   • Time Zone: If your enterprise spans multiple regions.

3. Optionally, define Breaks:

   • Break name, start, duration, and whether it’s paid or unpaid.

4. Click Save and Close.

Note: Work Schedule Activities can be reused across multiple work schedules.

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3. Assign Work Schedule Activity to a Work Schedule

1. Navigate to:
   Work Schedules → Manage Work Schedules.

2. Select the target Work Schedule or create a new one.

3. In the Activities tab, click Add Activity.

4. Select the activity created earlier (e.g., “Regular Shift”).

5. Define the following:

   • Effective Start Date

   • Effective End Date (optional)

   • Recurrence Pattern: If applicable, adjust days or weeks.

6. Click Save and Close.

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4. Assign Work Schedule to Employee/Assignment

1. Navigate to:
   My Client Groups → Workforce Structures → Manage Assignments

2. Search for the employee.

3. Click the Work Schedule tab in the assignment record.

4. Click Edit or Add.

5. Select the Work Schedule to assign.

6. Define:

   • Effective Start Date

   • Effective End Date (if temporary assignment)

7. Click Save and Close.

Note:

• Global transfers automatically end-date old schedules and link new work schedules if available.

• If an employee has multiple assignments, each assignment can have its own work schedule.

• Schedules impact time entry, absence accruals, overtime eligibility, and payroll processing.