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How do I assign a position type?


You can assign the default position type to a position that is assigned to an employee. The position type applies only to the employee's position. You can use Full Time, Part Time, Volunteer, Elected (for an elected position), and Seasonal.

Assign a position type to
  • Clarify employment status. Position types often distinguish between full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, contract, or intern roles. This classification directly affects eligibility for benefits, overtime rules, and leave policies.
  • Support compliance. Labor laws (like FLSA in the U.S.) require employers to differentiate between exempt vs. non-exempt employees for overtime and wage regulations. Assigning a position type helps ensure proper tracking and compliance with employment law.
  • Determine pay and benefits. Benefits eligibility (health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off) often depends on the position type. Payroll systems use position type to calculate pay correctly, including overtime or stipends.
  • Improve reporting and workforce planning. HR analytics often group employees by position type to understand headcount, turnover, and costs. For example, management may want to know how many contractors vs. full-time employees are in a department.
  • Drive system automation. In many HR systems, assigning a position type can trigger workflows—such as onboarding tasks, training assignments, or security permissions. For example, a “Manager” position type might automatically assign leadership training or access to certain systems.
 
 

Setting the position type on an employee's position

1. Open Connect Human Resources > Employees > Modify Existing Employees.

2. Use the field titled Employee to enter an employee name or number. Press Enter.

3. Click to select the Positions tab.

Payroll displays all of the positions assigned to the employee at the top of the Positions tab.

4. Select the Position Type.

The Position Type is the number of hours the employee will spend filling a position. Usually a full time position is forty or more hours per week while a part time position is less than forty hours per week.

What is the position type for this employee?
    • 40 hours or more per week. Use the Position Type menu to select Full Time.
    • Less than 40 hours per week. Use the Position Type menu to select Part Time.
    • The employee fills an elected position. Use the Position Type menu to select Elected.
    • The employee is employed to work a seasonal position. Use the Position Type menu to select Season.
    • The employee fills an unpaid position. Use the Position Type menu to select Volunteer.
 
5. Click Save (CTRL+S).

The position type is saved on the employee's position. No changes have been made to the position in the Position table.


Changing the position type on a position

You can change the default position type in the Position table. This change will affect all of the employee's who are assigned to the position who have not been assigned to a different position type in the employee's record. Use Connect Human Resources > Organization > Positions.
 
 


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