Add New Employee

Adding employees correctly ensures smooth onboarding and accurate records in the HRMS. This guide walks you through the process step by step.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this guide, you’ll know how to:

• Access and open the Add Employee form
• Enter personal and contact details
• Record employment and emergency information
• Configure system access and permissions
• Upload and verify documents
• Save and validate the new employee record

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before adding an employee, ensure you have:

• HR Admin or Manager access
• All employee details (personal, employment, and contact)
• Valid email address for system login
• Department & designation information

Required Information

Keep the following details ready:

• Personal details (name, DOB, gender, etc.)
• Contact information (address, phone, email)
• Employment details (department, job title, joining date)
• Emergency contacts (name, relationship, phone)
• Supporting documents (ID, address proof, certificates)

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Open the Add Employee Form

• Log into HRMS with admin credentials.
• Go to Employees in the main menu.
• Click Add New Employee.
• Review the form layout.

Tip: The form is divided into sections. Complete each section before proceeding.

Step 2: Personal Information

Basic Information

• First, Middle, Last Name (first & last required)
• Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
• Gender, Marital Status, Blood Group

Identity Details

• Employee ID (unique, auto/manual)
• UAN, PAN, Aadhaar, Passport (if available)

Employee ID must be unique. The system will warn you if it already exists.

Step 3: Contact Information

Current Address

• Address lines, City, State, Postal Code, Country

Permanent Address

• Tick “Same as Current” or enter separately

Contact Details

• Primary & Secondary phone numbers
• Primary email (mandatory for login)
• Alternate email (optional)

Step 4: Employment Information

Job Details

• Department, Designation, Reporting Manager
• Employment Type (Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Intern)
• Work Location (Office or Remote)

Dates

• Joining Date
• Probation & Confirmation Dates
• Contract End Date (if applicable)

Compensation

• Basic Salary, Currency, Payment Frequency
• Bank Account details (if available)

Step 5: Emergency Contacts

Primary Contact

• Name, Relationship, Phone, Email, Address

Secondary Contact

• Name, Relationship, Phone, Email

Step 6: System Access

User Account Setup

• Create User Account (Yes/No)
• Username, Initial Password
• Role & Permissions

Notifications

• Send Welcome Email
• Include Login Details
• Notify Reporting Manager

Step 7: Documents

Upload Process

• Click Choose File
• Select Document Type (ID, Address Proof, etc.)
• Add description
• Click Upload
• Repeat for more documents

Saving & Verification

Review Before Saving

• Check all required fields
• Verify data accuracy
• Confirm uploaded documents
• Review system permissions

Save Employee

• Click Save Employee
• Wait for confirmation message
• Note the generated Employee ID

Post-Save Actions

• Welcome Email sent (if enabled)
• Reporting Manager notified
• System account created
• Employee ID card can be generated

Troubleshooting

• Required Field Error → Fill all mandatory fields
• Duplicate Employee ID → Use a unique ID
• Invalid Email Format → Ensure correct format (e.g., name@domain.com)
• File Upload Failed → Check file size/format (PDF, JPG, PNG)

Red fields and error messages guide you to missing or incorrect data.

Best Practices

Data Quality

• Enter accurate, complete information
• Use consistent formats
• Keep details updated
• Verify documents before upload

Security

• Protect personal data
• Limit access to authorized users
• Use strong passwords for accounts
• Follow company data policies

Efficiency

• Use batch uploads if available
• Apply templates for standard roles
• Use default values for faster entry
• Rely on form validation to reduce errors

Getting Help

• Self-Service: Help guides, tutorials, built-in validation
• HR Support: For employee data or process questions
• IT Support: For login or technical issues
• Support Ticket: For unresolved cases

Important Notes

• Respect data privacy and follow compliance rules
• Employee activity may be logged for audit
• Be aware of file size, character, and field limits
• Always follow validation rules for successful entry

Final Note

Adding employees is a critical step in onboarding. Take the time to review all details carefully—accurate data ensures smooth HR, payroll, and compliance processes.