This article will guide Managers through the steps to submit a request to add a new position to staff. 

Related Articles:  Request Position Update   Supervisors Guide for Position Description Information   Review Team Position Descriptions    Request Approved FTE - Add to Staff    Request to Post a Vacancy

Navigation:   Infor >> Supervisor Self Service >> Team Position Descriptions >> Request New Position

From the Manager Menu in Supervisor Self Service:

1. Select "Team Position Descriptions".

This is the My Positions Screen.  

Under Manage Positions:

2. Select Request New Position.

The system displays the Request a New Position Form.

 3. Submit a request to add a new position.

a. Enter the Current Date for the Effective Date*.

b. Enter the Proposed Position Name*.

c. Select the folder icon in the Position Description Document field to upload a copy of the job description for the new position.

d. Select the calendar icon in the Date field and select the current date.

e. Select the Organizational Unit* for the position. This is the same as the scheduling team in WFM.

f. If the Direct Manager* position does not default, select the search icon to select the Direct Manager.

g. Enter the FTE** in the FTE field. If approved, the FTE here will be added to the Approved FTE allocation as ongoing add to staff. Or you can enter .001 for PRN or a temporary role such as summer intern. If FTE should be moved from a different job to cover this position, please explain in the comments.

h. You do not have to populate the following fields if you attached a copy of the job description to the Position Description Document field.

i. Describe the Position, List Responsibilities, and Other Information in these fields. You can find guidance to complete these fields in the Supervisors Guide for Position Descriptions in Vision HR.

j. Please enter your reason for adding this role in the Comments field. For example: Is this a new role or promotion? This field is required.  It is critical that you provide enough information for the approver to make a decision. 

k. Cancel/Save as Draft/Submit.

• If you find that you do not need to request a new position, you may select cancel to discard your entry.
• If you find that you need additional information before you can submit your request, you may select "Save as Draft" to save your changes to submit at a later time.
• If you have completed all required fields on this form, select "Submit" to save your changes.

Approval Workflow Process

Your request will be routed to the following for approval:

• Division Director if no Division Director; Vice President
• Vice President
• Executive Budget Approver
• Compensation Analyst will complete the setup of the new position.
• Once Complete you will receive a notification.

Review Submitted Actions

You can find your submitted request from the Actions link found on the My Service Center menu in Staff Self Service.

If you need to view the process of your request or make a change to your request, you can withdraw your request from the Actions menu.

For detailed instructions on viewing submitted action request, review "How to View My Actions" in Vision HR.

NOTE: You will not be able to post a vacancy until your request has been approved and completed by HR.

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Request to Add New Position

Talent Acquisition - Manager Self Service

Published: 09/15/25