Job Details and Qualifications Setup
Before adding employees, you should configure job-related settings and qualification types in IceHrm. This ensures consistency and enables proper categorization of employee data.
Admin > Job Details Setup
The Job Details Setup section allows you to define various job-related configurations.
Job Titles
Define the job titles used in your organization:
- Navigate to Admin > Job Details Setup > Job Titles
- Click Add New
- Enter:
- Name: The job title (e.g., "Software Engineer", "Marketing Manager")
- Description: A brief description of the role
- Click Save
Pay Grades
Set up pay grades to categorize compensation levels:
- Navigate to Admin > Job Details Setup > Pay Grades
- Click Add New
- Enter:
- Name: Pay grade name (e.g., "Grade A", "Level 3")
- Minimum Salary: The minimum salary for this grade
- Maximum Salary: The maximum salary for this grade
- Currency: The currency for salary
- Click Save
Employment Status
Define the types of employment in your organization:
- Navigate to Admin > Job Details Setup > Employment Status
- Click Add New
- Enter:
- Name: Status name (e.g., "Full-time", "Part-time", "Contract", "Intern")
- Description: Description of the employment type
- Click Save
Job Categories
Create categories to group similar jobs:
- Navigate to Admin > Job Details Setup > Job Categories
- Click Add New
- Enter:
- Name: Category name (e.g., "Technical", "Administrative", "Executive")
- Description: Category description
- Click Save
Admin > Qualifications Setup
The Qualifications Setup section lets you define the types of qualifications, skills, and certifications you want to track for employees.
Education Levels
Define education qualifications:
- Navigate to Admin > Qualifications Setup > Education
- Click Add New
- Enter:
- Name: Education level (e.g., "Bachelor's Degree", "Master's Degree", "PhD")
- Description: Additional details
- Click Save
Certifications
Set up certification types:
- Navigate to Admin > Qualifications Setup > Certifications
- Click Add New
- Enter:
- Name: Certification name (e.g., "PMP", "AWS Certified", "CPA")
- Description: Description of the certification
- Click Save
Skills
Define skills that can be assigned to employees:
- Navigate to Admin > Qualifications Setup > Skills
- Click Add New
- Enter:
- Name: Skill name (e.g., "Python", "Project Management", "Data Analysis")
- Description: Skill description
- Click Save
Languages
Set up languages for tracking employee language proficiency:
- Navigate to Admin > Qualifications Setup > Languages
- Click Add New
- Enter:
- Name: Language name (e.g., "English", "Spanish", "Mandarin")
- Description: Additional notes
- Click Save
Competency Levels
For skills and languages, you may want to define competency levels:
- Navigate to Admin > Qualifications Setup > Competencies
- Add levels such as:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
Best Practices
- Start with Common Values: Begin by adding the most common job titles, skills, and qualifications in your organization
- Use Standard Naming: Follow industry standards for naming certifications and skills
- Review Regularly: Update these settings as your organization's needs evolve
- Avoid Duplicates: Before adding new entries, check if similar items already exist
Next Steps
With job details and qualifications configured, you can now:
- Add employees with proper job assignments
- Track employee qualifications and skills
- Generate reports based on job categories and pay grades