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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.

 

Setting the position type on an employee's position

1. Open Connect Payroll > 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.

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.

Position Type

 

What is the position type for this position?

  • Appointed. The employee is chosen to fill a position.

  • Elected. The employee was selected by vote to fill a position. 

  • Full time. The employee works 40 hours or more per week. 

  • Job share. The employee shares this job with another employee. Use the Job Share Percentage box to enter the percentage of the shared job filled by this employee. To set up this position type, the position must be active. [More]

  • Part time. The employee works less than 40 hours per week. 

  • Seasonal. The employee is hired to work a temporary or part-time position to help the organization fill positions that are open during part of the year. Seasonal employees typically work between 30 to 35 hours a week for a few months of the year. 

  • Temporary. The employee is hired to fill a position for a short period of time. A contracted worker is an example of a temporary employee. 

  • Volunteer. The employee is hired to fill an unpaid position. 

 

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 Payroll > Organization > Positions.

 

 

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