🟦 Chapter 1: Introduction to Oracle Fusion HCM and Extracts
🔷 What is Oracle Fusion HCM?
Oracle Fusion HCM (Human Capital Management) is a cloud-based suite of applications that helps organizations manage their entire human resource lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. It offers modules for:
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Core HR
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Payroll
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Talent Management
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Compensation
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Absence Management
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Benefits and more
Oracle Fusion HCM provides powerful tools to manage employee data, streamline HR processes, and maintain global compliance.
🔷 What Are HCM Extracts?
HCM Extracts are one of the key reporting tools provided by Oracle Fusion HCM to extract large volumes of HR data in a structured format. You can use them to:
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Extract data for payroll processing
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Generate reports for business audits
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Share data with third-party systems like banks or government authorities
It’s highly customizable and integrates smoothly with BI Publisher for generating readable output formats such as PDF, Excel, or XML.
🧩 Key Features of HCM Extracts
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Graphical interface for building complex data extracts
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Integration with Fast Formulas for conditional logic
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Delivery options like SFTP, email, or Oracle UCM
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Role-based security for sensitive HR data
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Scalable for enterprise-level extraction requirements
🛠️ Difference Between HCM Extracts and Other Tools
| Feature | HCM Extracts | BI Publisher | OTBI | HDL |
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| Use Case | Structured HR Data Extraction | Custom Reporting | Real-time analytics | Data loading |
| Format | XML, CSV | PDF, Excel, HTML | Dashboard & Charts | DAT/CSV |
| Output | System-to-system | Human-readable | Interactive | N/A |
Note: HCM Extracts are ideal when you need to extract complete, structured datasets.
🔍 When and Why to Use HCM Extracts
✅ Use Cases:
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Monthly payroll extracts
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Government compliance reports
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Employee benefit eligibility reports
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Bulk export for third-party systems (e.g., SAP, banks)
💡 Benefits:
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No need to write SQL manually
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Can extract data across multiple modules
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Robust error handling and logging
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Secure delivery options
📌 Real-World Example
Scenario: A multinational company wants to send monthly payroll data to its payroll processing vendor. The extract must include employee name, salary, bank account details, and tax code.
Solution: Use an HCM Extract with a data group linked to Payroll and Personal Info tables, apply filtering for active employees, and deliver the output in XML format via secure FTP.
🧠 What You Will Learn in the Coming Chapters
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Create basic to advanced HCM Extracts
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Customize logic using Fast Formulas
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Integrate HCM Extracts with BI Publisher
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Solve real-world HR reporting problems
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Troubleshoot and optimize performance
🏁 Conclusion
HCM Extracts are an essential skill for any Oracle HCM consultant or HRIS analyst. Whether you're preparing reports for payroll or integrating with external vendors, mastering this tool gives you powerful control over data.
This blog series will guide you from absolute basics to professional-level expertise.
🔹 Next Steps
Previous Chapter: First Chapter
Next Chapter: Chapter 2: HCM Extract Architecture and Components
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