Can I manage workforce schedule shifts using HCM Data Loader?

Yes, you can create, update, and delete workforce schedule shifts using the ScheduleRequest object and HCM Data Loader. And you can import schedules with up to three business object levels:

• ScheduleRequest sets the overall context, including staffing departments, import dates, and whether you want a full import or just an update.

  DepartmentName	LocationCode	LocationSetCode	StartDate	EndDate	ImportMode
  Maternity, LA	WFM_LOSANGELES	COMMON	2025/09/01	2025/09/30	FULL

• ScheduleEvent shows which worker is assigned to a shift, or notes if a shift is open.

  ImportMode	PersonNumber	OpenShift
  FULL	WORKER_ASG_001	N

• ScheduleShiftEvent gives all the details about each shift.

  ShiftAction	JobProfileType	JobProfile	JobSetCode	ShiftTypeExtendedCode	WorkforceShiftName	ShiftDate
  CREATE	ORA_JOB	RN	COMMON	REGULAR	7a-7p	2025/09/01

Here's a diagram of the object hierarchy:

Note:

After you import the schedules, you need to load the imported shifts to the workforce schedule tables.

1. Go to Tools > Scheduled Processes.
2. Schedule the Process Imported Shifts process.