How do I add staff members?

Create staff profiles, assign PINs, and set up roles.

Plans:
FreeStarterProfessionalBusiness
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Every staff member needs a profile with a unique 4-digit PIN to clock in.

There are two ways to add someone, side by side on the Members screen:

  • Invite by Email — they get an email, choose their own password, and their PIN is created for them. Best when you have their email address. See Invite staff by email.
  • Add Staff Member — you create a work login for them by hand. Best for someone with no email address, or who already uses NestedClock at another business.

Steps (Add Staff Member)

  1. Go to Manage → Staff Members.
  2. Click Add Staff Member.
  3. Enter their first name and last name.
  4. Assign a unique 4-digit PIN (or auto-generate one).
  5. Assign them to a location.
  6. Choose their role — see Roles and permissions — and their pay rate if applicable.
  7. Click Save.

Tips

  • Staff limits depend on your plan: Free (3), Starter (10), Professional (30), Business (60).
  • An invitation that has been sent but not yet accepted holds a place on your plan, so it counts towards those limits until it is accepted or expires.
  • You can assign staff to multiple locations if cross-location clocking is enabled (Professional+).
  • Use the Sort dropdown to sort by name, location, role, or status (active/inactive). Click the arrow button to reverse the order.
  • Encourage staff to memorise their PIN rather than writing it down.