Process nodes are the stage in the workflow at which the data in Dayforce is updated with the information submitted in the forms. Process nodes normally follow an approval decision. For example, after an employee’s leave of absence form is approved, the subsequent Process node updates their availability for the period of time covered in the request, in the employee’s records.
Note: Process nodes don’t function while the payroll data gate is closed. Workflows pause at the Process node and resume when the data gate reopens.
Process nodes should have one or more incoming links, which can be from Decision, Notification, Start, or Condition objects. They must have only one outgoing link, leading to a Notification or End node.
Process nodes shouldn’t link to Benefits Enrollment nodes, because the Benefits Enrollment node performs a process function itself. See Benefits Enrollment Node.
Note: It’s best to place the Process node before its associated Notification nodes. For example, when processing new hires, it’s necessary to place the Process node before the Notification node that sends a message to the affected employee, because the employee record is created by the Process node.
When a workflow is triggered by an HR event, Dayforce skips Process nodes during processing to prevent unintended data changes and duplicate entries. A warning shows in the node history for each skipped Process node, indicating that Process node execution is turned off for HR event workflows. The workflow completes normally and is marked with a warning in the Workflow Administration > Workflow Management record list.
Process Node Properties
Predefined Function
Select the processing function performed when the Process node is active:
- Save: The information submitted in the forms is saved to the affected employee’s record.
Function Parameters
A drop-down list that configures the function of the workflows used for job requisitions in Recruiting. The options are: Approved, None, Presave, and Rejected.
See “Job Requisition Workflows” in Enable Access to Job Requisition Forms in Recruiting in the Recruiting Guide.