How to Delegate the Line Manager Position to Another Employee in Oracle HCM

1. Requirement:

When terminating a Line Manager, their direct reportees need to be reassigned to a new manager. This process ensures a smooth transition of managerial responsibilities.

2. Steps to Delegate a Position:

1. Identify the Current Manager and Their Reportees:

   • Navigate to Me → Directory → My Organization Chart.
   • Locate the Line Manager (e.g., Ben) and view their direct reportees.

2. Delegate the Position to Another Employee:

   • Go to Manage Positions and search for Ben’s assigned position.
   • In the Delegate Position field, assign the position to Amy Jackson.
   • Click on Review → Submit.

3. Terminate the Current Line Manager’s Work Relationship:

   • Go to Person Management, search for Ben, and open their profile.
   • Under Personal and Employment, select Manage Work Relationship.
   • Click on Action (down arrow) → Select Terminate.

4. Synchronize Person Assignments to Update Reporting Structure:

   • Navigate to Tools → Schedule Process.
   • Click Schedule New Process and search for "Synchronize Person Assignments from Position".
   • Select Yes to apply the delegation enterprise-wide, or select No and choose the specific Legal Employer.
   • Run the process and wait for completion.

5. Verify the Changes:

   • Logout and log back in.
   • Check the Organization Chart to confirm that Ben’s direct reportees are now assigned to Amy Jackson.

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