HCM — Add an Employee
Create an employee record with the details that drive payroll, leave, and access.
Add the employee
- Go to HCM → Employees → Add Employee.
- Fill in the essentials: name, work email, job title, start date, and branch (if you run multiple locations).
- Add employment details: contract type, salary or hourly rate, and pay frequency.
- Add payroll profile fields: tax code / country, pension enrolment (and opt-out where relevant), and student-loan plan.
- Save.
Why these fields matter
| Field | Drives |
|---|---|
| Salary / hourly rate | Payroll calculation and timesheet-to-pay |
| Country / tax code | The correct tax bands and statutory deductions |
| Pension opt-out / rate | Pension contributions on each run |
| Branch | Multi-location reporting and scheduling |
Link to platform access
If this person also needs to log in and use Plenix, link them to a user account so their access role and their HR record stay in sync. Employment details entered here flow through to the linked user.
Where to go next
- Assign skills & certifications (HCM → Skills)
- Start an onboarding checklist (HCM → Onboarding)
- They can now appear in shift scheduling and work-order assignment
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