You can import employees whose employment begins on a future date. This allows you to automatically set up user accounts and grant access before their first day of work.
Although the specific method may vary slightly depending on the source HR system, the process described in this article applies in most cases.
The ImportHRFuture synchronization step
This functionality is handled by a dedicated synchronization step called ImportHRFuture.
To verify that your system is configured to import future employees, follow these steps:
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In eADM, navigate to
Synchronization>Synchronization Cycle. -
Review the list of steps in the cycle. You should see the following steps:
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Import HR -
ImportHRFuture -
Import Hierarchy -
Import AD
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If the
ImportHRFutureIf this step is present, the system will import employees with a future start date. -
If the step is not included in your synchronization cycle, please contact Identum Support to have it added.
Configuration
The period for importing future employees is determined by a setting in the local Active Directory (AD) client's configuration file.
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The setting is named
DaysFuture. -
Its value is a number that specifies how many days into the future the system should look for new employees based on their start date.
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All employees whose start date falls within this time frame will be imported during the synchronization.
Example: If DaysFuture is set to 30, the system will import any employee whose start date is within the next 30 days from the current date.
Warning: Always create a backup of the configuration file before making any changes. If you are unsure about any step, please contact Identum Support for assistance.