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Enabling and configuring the HR module (all configuration)

This article includes all elements of HR Module configuration.

Updated over 6 months ago

Overview of the HR Module.

The RaceFacer HR module provides a comprehensive set of tools to manage employee work hours, payroll processing, and administrative tasks. Whether you're an employee clocking in or an administrator overseeing operations, these guides will walk you through the end-to-end configuration and usage of the HR module.

The HR module comes included with your license at no extra cost.

Enabling and Configuring the HR Module

To get started with the HR Module, you'll need to enable it and configure some basic settings, including weekday and weekend pay rates, overtime settings, and days that are considered weekdays vs. weekends.

  1. Navigate to the HR settings section

    1. Track System > Administration > Settings

    2. In the sidebar, select HR

  2. Enable the 'Payroll Processing by Hourly Rates' option to calculate payroll based on clocked-in hours

    1. On the HR settings page, locate the 'Enable Payroll Processing by Hourly Rates switch.

    2. Toggle this switch to enable payroll calculations for your FEC.

  3. Save the changes.

Configuring Overtime Settings

You can configure your overtime settings, including the overtime calculation method, the number of hours after which overtime begins, and the overtime pay rate.

  1. Navigate to the HR settings section

    1. Track System > Administration > Settings

    2. In the sidebar, select HR

  2. Choose the overtime calculation method using the 'Overtime Payments' drop down menu:

    • No Overtime

    • Daily Overtime

    • Weekly Overtime

    • Monthly Overtime

  3. Set the number of hours after which overtime begins.

  4. Define the overtime pay rate.

  5. Save the changes.

Setting Weekday and Weekend Rates

Distinct weekday and weekend rates can be configured so you can pay higher rates on weekends.

  1. Navigate to the user profile settings section: Track System > Administration > Users > Edit

  2. Open an employee's profile (you can also set these rates when creating a new user).

  3. Locate the 'Pay Rates' section.

  4. Input values for:

    • Weekday Rate (e.g., 10.50 format)

    • Weekend Rate (e.g., 12.50 format)

  5. Save the changes.

Configuring Holidays and Weekends

Holidays and weekends can be configured so you can set which days receive holiday pay, week day pay, and weekend pay.

  1. Navigate to the Holidays and Weekends settings: Track System > HR > Holidays and Weekends

  2. Select designated weekend days using the check boxes.

  3. Add holidays using the date picker.

  4. Review your saved weekend and holiday settings.

Now that you've configured all your HR Module properties, your employees can begin using the module so you can easily and seamlessly generate Payroll Reports.

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