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This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a Future Position Request in Oracle HCM. This process typically begins alongside the budget cycle to ensure alignment with organizational planning. Follow these steps to ensure a successful request submission.
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From the Oracle HCM homepage, click on My Team.

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Click on Show More to expand the available options.

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Scroll down to locate Workforce Structures, then click on Create New Position.

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Once on the request page, you will need to complete three sections of the form:
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When and Why:
- Choose "New Position" as the reason for the request.
- Click Continue to proceed to the next section.

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Position Details:
- Fill in all mandatory fields related to the new position.
- Make sure to complete the questionnaire associated with the request to provide additional context.
- You may upload the "Job Description" to the attachment section.
- Click Continue to proceed to the next section.

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Budget Details:
- Set Is the Position Budgeted? to No.
- Leave the Cost Center field blank (no value).
- Enter the Headcount, which represents the number of hires needed for this position.

- Review all entered details to ensure accuracy, and then click Submit to send the request for approval.
