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HR

 

To access this utility, go to Employees > Select Employee from listing > HR. Complete the HR section as follows:

 

Nationality

Enter the employee's nationality, if known. This is an optional field.


Passport number

If you have reviewed the employee's passport number as part of checking that they have the right to work in the UK, enter their passport number in the field provided. This information will subsequently be included in your RTI submissions.

 

Marital status

If known, select the employee's correct marital status from the drop down menu.

 

Job Title

Enter the employee’s job title, if applicable. 

 

Starting Salary

Enter the employee’s starting salary, if known. 

 

Employment Arrangements

If applicable, any employment arrangements made between the employer and employee can be entered here. 

 

Next Review Date

Enter a review date as a reminder that a review is pending. 

  

Medical

Enter any medical information relating to the employee, if known.

 

Notes

Enter any other notes of importance in this section.

 

Employee Photo

To add the employee’s photo to their record, double click on the photo icon and browse to where you have the photo saved. 

YOUR EMPLOYEE RECORD IS NOW COMPLETE. CLICK 'SAVE' TO SAVE THE EMPLOYEE RECORD.

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