Oracle HCM Cloud – End‑to‑End Process (Hire → Retire)
This blog explains the end-to-end Oracle Fusion implementation process covering the complete employee lifecycle—from Hire to Retire.
Think of Oracle HCM as one continuous lifecycle of a worker and below are the all steps end to end
The Hire-to-Retire journey in Oracle Fusion HCM is a fully integrated lifecycle—not isolated modules.
Each stage feeds into the next, creating:
- Seamless data flow
- Strong compliance controls
- Real-time reporting
- Improved employee experience
- Reduced manual effort
A successful end-to-end Oracle Fusion implementation ensures that every phase—from recruitment to retirement—is configured, integrated, and optimized to support both business objectives and employee growth.
Hire → Onboard → Manage Employee → Pay → Develop → Move → Exit
1. Workforce Planning & Hiring (Recruitment → Offer → Hire)
Modules
- Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC)
- Core HR
Process Flow
- Workforce planning
- Manager identifies vacancy
- Position and headcount approved
- Job requisition creation
- HR creates requisition (job, grade, location, salary range)
- Candidate application
- Candidates apply via career site
- Interview & selection
- Interviews, feedback, selection
- Offer management
- Offer letter generated and accepted
- Hire record creation
- Candidate converted to worker in Core HR
Example
A Consultant is hired in USA Location. Once the offer is accepted, Oracle automatically creates:
- Person Number
- Assignment
- Job, Grade, Department
- Start Date
- Few PII mandatory details also create
✅ Output: Worker record created in Core HR
2. Onboarding (Pre‑Hire to Day‑1 Readiness)
Modules
- Core HR
- Journeys / Onboarding
- Security & Integration
Process Flow
- Pre‑boarding
- Personal details, documents, bank info
- Manager tasks
- Laptop request, access request
- IT integration
- User account created with other system for signal sign(AD / IAM)
- Day‑1 readiness
- Worker active in system
Example
Before Day‑1, the employee uploads PAN, Aadhaar, bank details and completes policy acknowledgements.
✅ Output:
- Employee becomes Active
- Access provided
- Ready for payroll
3. Core HR Management (Employee Lifecycle)
Modules
- Core HR
- Security
- Workforce Structures
Key Activities
- Job change
- Promotion
- Transfer
- Department change
- Global Transfer
- Location change
- Contract updates
Process Flow
- Manager submits change
- Approval workflow
- Effective‑dated update
- Downstream impact (payroll, security, reports)
Example
Employees are promoted from Analyst to Senior Analyst effective 1‑Apr.
- New grade applied
- Salary revised
- Security roles updated
✅ Output:
- Clean audit trail
- Historical data retained
4. Time, Absence & Attendance
Modules
- Time and Labor
- Absence Management
Process Flow
- Employee applies leave
- Manager approves
- Balance updated
- Payroll impact calculated
Example
Employee applies 4 days Earned Leave.
- Leave balance reduced
- Payroll deducts correctly if unpaid
✅ Output:
- Accurate attendance
- Correct payroll inputs
5. Payroll Processing (Pay → Statutory → Payslip)
Modules
- Payroll
- Fast Formula
- Costing
Process Flow
- Payroll run initiated
- Earnings calculated
- Deductions applied (PF, tax, insurance)
- Validation & approvals
- Payslip generation
- Bank transfer
Example
Monthly payroll run:
- Basic + HRA + Allowances
- PF + Professional Tax deducted
- Net pay credited to bank
✅ Output:
- Payslips
- Accounting entries
- Compliance reports
6. Performance & Talent Management
Modules
- Performance Management
- Goals
- Learning
- Succession
Process Flow
- Goals assigned
- Continuous feedback
- Performance review
- Rating & calibration
- Career planning
Example
Employee completes annual appraisal:
- Goals rated
- Manager feedback
- Promotion recommendation raised
✅ Output:
- Performance scores
- Talent visibility
- Career progression
7. Compensation & Rewards
Modules
- Compensation
- Salary Review
- Bonus Plans
Process Flow
- Compensation cycle launched
- Budget allocated
- Manager proposes increments
- HR approval
- Salary updated
Example
Annual increment cycle:
- 10% hike approved
- Effective next month
- Payroll automatically picks up new salary
✅ Output:
- Controlled compensation
- Audit‑compliant changes
8. Integration with Other Systems (IAM, Finance, Reporting)
Common Integrations
- IAM/ Active Directory (Joiner–Mover–Leaver)
- Payroll banks
- Finance (GL)
- External reporting tools
Process Flow
- Worker change occurs in HCM
- Data sent via:
- Reports
- APIs
- Atom Feeds
- Target systems updated
Example
Employee termination:
- IAM/AD access removed
- Finance notified
- Payroll final settlement triggered
✅ Output:
- Secure access control
- Data consistency
9. Exit & Off boarding (Leaver Process)
Modules
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Security
Process Flow
- Resignation submitted
- Approval workflow
- Last working day updated
- Final settlement
- Access revoked
- Status changed to Terminated
Example
Employee resigns effective 30‑Jun:
- LWD(Last Working Day record) recorded
- Full & final payroll processed
- Experience letter issued.
✅ Output:
- Clean exit
- Compliance maintained
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