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# How to Create a New Employee

## Add new team members to Timecloud in just a few clicks using the Add Employee form.

#### **Step-by-Step**

1. Open **Human Resources > Employee Profiles**.
2. Click the **Add Employee** button at the bottom of the employee list.![Image 15-04-2026 at 2.19 PM](https://help.jointimecloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%2015-04-2026%20at%202.19%20PM.jpeg?width=670&height=362&name=Image%2015-04-2026%20at%202.19%20PM.jpeg)
3. Fill in the required fields:
   
     - **First Name** and **Last Name**
     - **Email** — the employee’s email address
     - **Shift Pattern** — select their default shift pattern
4. Optionally assign the employee to a **Department** (user group).
5. Click **Create Employee** to save.

![Image 15-04-2026 at 2.21 PM](https://help.jointimecloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%2015-04-2026%20at%202.21%20PM.jpeg?width=520&height=421&name=Image%2015-04-2026%20at%202.21%20PM.jpeg)

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#### **What Happens Next**

- The new employee appears in the employee list immediately.
- Click their name to open the full profile and fill in additional details like contact info, operations settings, and permissions.  
  ![Image 15-04-2026 at 2.23 PM](https://help.jointimecloud.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%2015-04-2026%20at%202.23%20PM.jpeg?width=670&height=439&name=Image%2015-04-2026%20at%202.23%20PM.jpeg)

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#### **Tips**

- If you need to add many employees at once, use the **Bulk Import** feature instead (Settings > Bulk Upload).
- You can always update or correct details after creating the employee.

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