HR Config

HR Config stores system-level HCM settings. These records control defaults for units, authentication, appraisal, payroll timing, leave rota behaviour, and leave notification thresholds.

Concepts

FieldMeaning
Start DateThe effective date for the configuration.
Default Authentication TypeThe authentication default used by HCM.
Default UnitsOrganisational units used for HR, Finance, Operations, IT, Risk, and related responsibilities.
Group AccountingIndicates whether group accounting behaviour is used.
Appraisal SettingsValues such as minimum appraisal session length and default appraisal item maximum score.
Payroll TimingSettings such as earliest payroll run day.
Leave SettingsControls for leave rota usage, approval skipping, application thresholds, and notification timing.
Screenshot: HR Config list view showing Start Date and key HCM settings

How To Create or Update HR Config

  1. Go to HCM -> Setup -> HR Config.
  2. Open the current configuration or click New.
  3. Set the Start Date.
  4. Select the required default organisational units.
  5. Review appraisal, payroll, leave, and authentication settings.
  6. Save the configuration.
  7. Confirm the new settings are correct before running dependent HCM processes.
Screenshot: HR Config form with organisational unit and leave settings