Close Position

Summary

This article explains how HR Initiators and HR Partners can close an unfilled position in Workday to make it unavailable for future staffing. Use this process only when a position is no longer needed, as closed positions cannot be reopened.

Body

Objective or Task

Close an unfilled position in Workday.


Instructions

  1. From the Workday landing page, enter Close Position in the search bar and select the task.

    • Alternatively, open the Supervisory Organization staffing area, select the related actions next to the position, navigate to Position Restrictions, and select Close Position.
  2. If you started the task from the search bar, use the prompt icon to select the position you want to close.

  3. Select OK to continue.

  4. On the Close Position page, use the prompt icon to select a Close Reason.

  5. Use the calendar icon to select the Close Date.

  6. Review position details on the Position Details tab.

  7. Select the History tab to review the position history.

  8. Select Submit to route the request for approval.


Outcome

The position is closed in Workday and is no longer available for future staffing. Once closed, the position cannot be reopened.

Details

Details

Article ID: 20729
Created
Thu 5/7/26 2:06 PM
Modified
Thu 5/7/26 2:06 PM