Journey Tasks
Employee Journey
Manager Journey
Recruiting Onboarding Configuration Workbook
Absence Configuration Workbook
Foundation Structure
Compensation Configuration Workbook
Common Configurations
Global Human Resources Core HR Configuration Workbook
Key Design Decisions
Finance:
Imagine Summary
Imagine Phase Activities & Accomplishments
OBJECTIVES
Deliverable Log:
Jira RAID Dashboard:
RAID Issue Type:
Oracle Guided Learning (OGL) is a digital adoption platform (DAP) designed to help users learn how to use Oracle applications more effectively. It provides contextual, step-by-step guidance directly within the application interface, reducing training time and improving user adoption.
In-app guidance: Users receive real-time, interactive walkthroughs and instructions while using Oracle software.
Context-sensitive help: Guidance adapts based on the user's current screen or task.
Microlearning: Breaks down complex processes into smaller, manageable steps.
Automation: Helps automate repetitive tasks and reduce errors.
Analytics: Tracks user engagement and adoption metrics to identify areas where users struggle.
Faster onboarding of new employees.
Reduced dependency on traditional training and support.
Improved productivity and user confidence.
Higher ROI on Oracle software investments.
Oracle Guided Learning is especially useful in complex enterprise environments where users may struggle to fully utilize all features of Oracle’s ERP, HCM, SCM, or CX applications.
Vendors
Manulife Financial Corporation (commonly known as Manulife):
Manulife offers a wide range of financial solutions, including:
Life and group insurance
Wealth and asset management (via Manulife Investment Management)
Retirement planning, mutual funds, annuities, banking services (via Manulife Bank of Canada)
Real estate, reinsurance, underwriting, and securities services
Top Payroll Vendors
| Vendor | Best For | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | All business sizes | Full-service payroll, tax filing, HR services, integrations, global payroll |
| Paychex | Small to mid-sized businesses | Payroll, HR, benefits, 401(k), time tracking |
| Gusto | Startups and small businesses | Easy-to-use interface, benefits, HR tools, automated tax filings |
| QuickBooks Payroll | Small businesses using QuickBooks | Seamless accounting/payroll integration, automated taxes |
| Paycor | Mid-sized businesses | Payroll + HRIS, analytics, recruiting, onboarding |
| Rippling | Tech-savvy and fast-growing companies | Modular platform: payroll, IT management, HR, benefits |
| Workday | Enterprises | Full HCM suite, including payroll, workforce planning, analytics |
| Ceridian Dayforce | Mid-to-large enterprises | Real-time payroll, HCM, compliance tools |
| Justworks | Startups and remote teams | PEO model, benefits, compliance, support for distributed teams |
| Vendor | Coverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Papaya Global | 160+ countries | Global payroll automation, compliance, contractor support |
| Deel | 150+ countries | Contractor & EOR services, localized compliance |
| Remote | 100+ countries | Employer of Record (EOR), compliance, equity support |
| Velocity Global | Global | Global hiring, EOR, international payroll compliance |
| Safeguard Global | 170+ countries | Enterprise-grade payroll and workforce solutions |
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Oracle HCM Process Essentials
Integrations
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM: Extracting Data
HCM Extracts retrieve data in bulk from Oracle HCM Cloud.
Viewing an extract
Viewing BI Publisher
Creating a changes only extract
The tools that make up extensibility (such as HCM Experience Design Studio, Transaction Design, Sandboxes, Page Composer, and many more)
> Visual Builder Studio
> REST API Usage
> Workflows and Approvals
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM: Extensibility
To use sandboxes, HCM Experience Design Studio, Transaction Design Studio, Page Composer, and how to modify page appearances.
Oracle HCM Cloud: Autocomplete Rules
In this Oracle HCM Cloud: Autocomplete Rules training you identify the key concepts to design and create autocomplete rules to enforce your unique business requirements by defaulting values or validating information entered in fields in HCM mobile-responsive flows.
Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM: Workflows and Approvals
identify the key concepts of the workflow and approval framework, which includes creating approvals, describing a predefined rule, approval types, Oracle Business Process Management Worklist, notifications, and alerts.
Learn About:
• Workflows and Approvals Overview
• Transaction Console
• Approval Rules Configuration
• Approver Types
• Oracle BPM Worklist
• Configure BPM Worklist
• Approvals and Notifications
• Alert Notifications
Conversions
Accounts Payable
Fixed Assets
General Ledger
Planning
Procurement
Project Accounting
RICEFWD
R - Reports
I - Integrations
C - Conversions
E - Extensions
F - Fast Formula
W - Workflows
D- Dashboards
Data Masking
To comply with data protection and privacy, the data in non-prod environments (Oracle Fusion Cloud) should be masked.
Oracle Fusion Cloud Compensation is a flexible and robust module within Oracle HCM Cloud that allows organizations to manage salary, bonus, and equity plans strategically and fairly. It supports global compensation planning, budgeting, performance alignment, and pay equity—all in one platform.
For annual salary reviews, merit increases, bonuses, and other periodic awards.
Manager-driven compensation planning
Budget modeling and allocation
Merit, promotion, and market adjustments
Performance-based compensation alignment
For off-cycle or exception-based rewards.
Spot bonuses
Retention payments
Ad-hoc allowances
Long-term incentive awards
Support for base pay, variable pay, and non-monetary rewards
Local and global currencies with exchange rate handling
Pay for performance model integration (from Oracle Performance Management)
Create and allocate compensation budgets across departments
Scenario modeling: simulate compensation outcomes before launching plans
Enforce guidelines and caps to stay within budget
Define eligibility based on job, grade, location, or performance rating
Differentiate high performers, executives, or unionized workers
Role-based approvals (e.g., HRBP, Compensation Admin, Line Manager)
Audit trails and security controls to protect sensitive data
Manage equity-based awards such as RSUs and stock options
Define vesting schedules and grant rules
Integration with external stock plan providers
Personalized, branded statements showing total rewards
Self-service visibility for employees
Breakdown of salary, bonuses, benefits, equity, and perks
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Unified Platform | Streamlines compensation across regions and pay types |
| Role-Based Planning | Empowers managers with visibility and control |
| Budget Enforcement | Prevents overspending and supports pay equity |
| Compliance & Transparency | Ensures legal and internal policy compliance |
| Integration | Works seamlessly with Payroll, Performance, and HR modules |
Performance Management – Link rewards to performance ratings
Payroll – Send approved compensation changes to payroll automatically
Talent Review – Align compensation with succession and potential
BI/Analytics – Analyze pay trends, fairness, and gender/race equity
Annual merit cycle for global employees
Bonus planning tied to KPIs or performance reviews
Executive compensation including RSUs and options
Compensation analytics for diversity and pay equity compliance
Oracle Fusion Cloud Absence Management is a part of the Workforce Management suite within Oracle HCM Cloud. It provides a powerful, rules-driven system to track, plan, and manage employee absences such as sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and other time-off types—across global and local requirements.
Supports multiple absence types:
Vacation, Sick Leave, Maternity/Paternity, Leave of Absence (LOA), Bereavement, etc.
Accrual-based, entitlement-based, or no entitlement plans
Configure carryover rules, waiting periods, forfeiture, and caps
Determine which employees are eligible for which plans
Based on criteria like job, location, seniority, or contract type
Calculate leave balances in real-time
Pro-rate based on hire date, work schedule, or job changes
Automatically update entitlements for transfers, promotions, or terminations
Employees can submit leave requests via desktop or mobile
Attach supporting documents (e.g., doctor’s notes)
View balance history, forecast future balances
Role-based workflow for approvals (e.g., Manager, HR)
Auto-notifications for upcoming leave, low balances, or conflicts
Pre-configured compliance support for various countries
Localized calendars and public holidays
Customizable legislative and union rules
Integration with Time and Labor for scheduling and attendance
Syncs with work schedules to prevent leave conflicts
Can block overuse or underuse of required leave
Real-time reports on absence trends and usage
Key metrics: average leave taken, leave liability, absenteeism rates
Predictive insights into burnout, overwork, and workforce availability
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Configurable Rules Engine | Tailor plans to any legal or policy requirement |
| Self-Service Tools | Empower employees and managers, reduce HR workload |
| Real-Time Balances | Prevent overuse or leave policy violations |
| Workforce Planning | Reduce productivity loss by managing overlapping absences |
| Global Compliance | Avoid legal risks across multiple countries |
Global HR – Pulls employee eligibility and work schedule
Payroll – Transfers unpaid or paid leave data for accurate payroll processing
Time and Labor – Aligns with shifts and attendance tracking
Analytics Cloud – Enables advanced dashboards and KPIs
Automate annual vacation accrual with carryover rules
Ensure compliance with FMLA or other local leave laws
Monitor absence abuse or leave trends for workforce planning
Allow managers to approve and track team time-off via mobile
Oracle Fusion Cloud Global Human Resources (Global HR) is the foundational module of Oracle HCM Cloud. It enables organizations to manage their global workforce with a unified system for employee data, organizational structures, compliance, and workforce processes.
Centralized, real-time employee data
Role-based access to sensitive data
Worker lifecycle management (hire to retire)
Define and manage legal entities, business units, departments, and positions
Dynamic org charts and hierarchies
Restructuring tools for M&A or reorg scenarios
Track positions independently of incumbents
Define jobs, roles, and required qualifications
Position budgeting and control
Create flexible job and position structures
Manage grades, locations, and cost centers
Global support for different employment models
Preconfigured support for over 200+ jurisdictions
Localization for address formats, languages, and regulations
Global transfers and expatriate tracking
Intuitive self-service for personal info, job changes, and approvals
Mobile-responsive interface
Role-based workflows and approvals
Full lifecycle: onboarding, promotion, transfer, termination
Mass actions (e.g., mass transfers or salary adjustments)
Notifications and document generation
Workforce composition and attrition analysis
Configurable dashboards with real-time data
Predictive analytics for workforce planning
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Unified HR System | One source of truth across all HR processes |
| Localization | Built-in global compliance, reducing legal risk |
| Automation | Speeds up HR tasks through workflows and AI |
| Better Decision Making | Real-time insights and predictive capabilities |
| Scalable | Adapts to any size organization and geographic footprint |
Natively integrates with:
Oracle Payroll
Oracle Recruiting
Oracle Learning, Compensation, and ERP
Third-party integrations via REST APIs or Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)
Multi-country HR data management
Org restructuring and position control
Employee self-service portals
Global workforce compliance tracking
Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud is a comprehensive, cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) suite offered by Oracle. It's designed to help organizations manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle—from recruitment to retirement—within a unified platform. Here's a quick overview:
Global HR
Centralized employee records
Organizational modeling
Workforce directories
Talent Management
Recruiting
Performance management
Career development
Learning and succession planning
Workforce Management
Time and labor
Absence management
Scheduling
Payroll
Payroll processing and compliance (localized for multiple countries)
Integration with other finance systems
Compensation Management
Salary planning
Incentive modeling
Equity and bonus administration
HR Help Desk
Case management
Knowledge base
Employee self-service support
Analytics & Reporting
Prebuilt dashboards
Predictive analytics
AI-powered insights
Cloud-based: No on-premise infrastructure needed, with regular updates and scalability.
Unified Platform: Seamless integration with other Oracle Cloud modules (like ERP and CX).
Personalized UX: Oracle uses a modern UI (Redwood Experience) to offer a consumer-like experience.
AI & Automation: Built-in AI for tasks like resume screening, career path recommendations, and chatbots.
Global Reach: Supports compliance in many countries with localized features.
Large enterprises standardizing HR across regions
Companies needing advanced analytics and workforce planning
Businesses wanting to improve employee experience through self-service tools