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How to create a new employee

Use this guide to create a new employee profile in People and set their core details, permissions, locations, and more.

Written by Sarah Murray

Before you start

  • Access is permissions-based. If you can’t add users, ask a Company Admin.
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  • You must finish creating the user before you can add Annual Leave, Compliance, or Accreditations & Skills.
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Steps

  1. Open People
    Go to People from the main navigation.

2. Start a new employee
Click Add New User (green) → select Add New Employee.
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3. Complete the tabs
Use the left-hand tabs to enter details:

  • Account Details — Mandatory: First Name, Last Name, Email; add contact info.
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  • Permissions — Mandatory: Roles & Permissions; set Job Type and Leave Tier as needed.
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  • Locations & Regions — Assign Regions and Locations (a Region grants access to all stores within it).
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  • Contacts — Add emergency contact / next of kin.
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  • Contract — Contract type, start date, and other terms.
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  • Payroll — Tax code, payroll reference, NI number, etc.
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  • Personal Details — Address, date of birth, gender, and other personal info.
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4. Save
Click Save (green) to create the employee.
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After saving, you can return to the profile to add Annual Leave, Compliance, and Accreditations & Skills.

Tips

  • Set Roles & Permissions and Locations & Regions together to ensure correct access on day one.
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  • Use a work email or shared mailbox when appropriate to avoid missed system notifications.
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  • If users require access across the estate, assign the region ‘All Locations’ rather than individual locations/ regions to save time.
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Troubleshooting

  • Save is disabled: Ensure First Name, Last Name, Email, and Roles & Permissions are completed.
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  • Can’t select a Location/Region: You may lack permissions or the site is inactive—check with a Company Admin.
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  • Tabs missing: Your role may not allow editing those areas; check with a Company Admin.
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  • User can’t access stores after creation: Recheck Locations & Regions and Roles & Permissions.
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  • Need help? Click the chat button in the bottom-right corner of the screen to contact our support team.

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