Employment Types
Employment types define the different categories of employment contracts available in your organization. They are predefined by the system and determine default settings for benefits eligibility, leave accrual, payroll processing, and work schedules.
What you can see here:
- All available employment types with their system codes
- A short description of each type and when to use it
- How employment types affect leave, benefits, payroll, and scheduling
- A workforce summary showing the total number of employees
Employment types are predefined in the system and cannot be modified. Each type determines default settings for benefits, leave accrual, and payroll calculations.
Available Employment Types
The page lists each employment type as a card showing the type name, the system code, and the current employee count.
| Type | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | full_time | Regular full-time employees working standard hours (typically 40 hours/week). Eligible for all benefits and leave policies. |
| Part Time | part_time | Employees working reduced hours compared to full-time. May have prorated benefits based on hours worked. |
| Contract | contract | Fixed-term contract employees with a defined end date. Benefits may vary based on contract terms. |
| Intern | intern | Temporary positions for students or recent graduates gaining work experience. Usually limited duration. |
| Consultant | consultant | External professionals providing specialized expertise. Typically not eligible for employee benefits. |
The system code (e.g., full_time) is the value used in reports, exports, and integrations. The display name (e.g., “Full Time”) is what employees and managers see in the UI.
Type Configuration
Employment types influence how other parts of the system behave for an employee. The page describes four areas where employment type matters.
Leave Accrual
Leave policies can be configured per employment type. For example:
- Full Time employees receive their full leave entitlement
- Part Time employees may have prorated leave based on their working hours (pro-rata = calculated proportionally based on time worked)
- Interns and Consultants may have limited or no leave entitlements
Benefits Eligibility
Different employment types can have different benefit packages:
- Full Time employees are typically eligible for all benefits (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.)
- Contract employees may have benefits defined by their contract terms
- Consultants are typically not eligible for standard employee benefits
Payroll Processing
Salary structures and payment schedules may vary by type:
- Full Time and Part Time employees follow standard payroll cycles
- Contract employees may have different payment terms or frequencies
- Consultants may be processed through a separate payment workflow
Work Schedules
Default work schedules can be assigned based on employment type:
- Full Time employees typically have standard working hours (e.g., 9 AM – 6 PM)
- Part Time employees have reduced or flexible schedules
- Contract and Intern schedules may vary based on their agreements
Workforce Summary
At the bottom of the page, the Workforce Summary card shows the Total Employees count. A breakdown by employment type will be available in the People analytics dashboard in a future release.
How to Assign an Employment Type
Employment types are assigned when adding a new employee or editing an existing employee’s profile:
- Go to People > Directory
- Click on an employee, or click Add Employee to create a new one
- In the Employment section, select the appropriate Employment Type
- Save the changes
Choose the employment type carefully when onboarding a new employee — it affects their default leave entitlements, benefits eligibility, and payroll settings. You can change it later if the employee’s contract type changes.
Changing an existing employee’s employment type may affect future leave accrual and payroll calculations. Historical records (already credited leave, past payslips) are not retroactively recalculated.