2022 June Release

Scope of Services - User PerspectivePermanent link for this heading

The Fabasoft Personnel File provides rich functionality which is described in the following chapters.

Personnel Files (Dashboard)Permanent link for this heading

The personnel files dashboard provides the access point to the personnel file for end-users. When a user receives access rights to a personal file shelf, a dashboard is automatically created and put on the user’s “Home”. If the access rights are deprived, also the dashboard is removed.

Personnel File ShelfPermanent link for this heading

The personnel file shelf is based on a personnel file configuration, but the defined settings can be overwritten or extended. The personnel file shelf is used to manage the personnel files and to specify the access rights.

Personnel FilePermanent link for this heading

A personnel file is assigned to a person who was, will be, or is employed by the company.

Documents and metadata can be stored in a personnel file, and PDF overviews with an optional, dynamically computed watermark can be generated.

Use Case

Description

Creating a personnel file

The personnel file is stored in the personnel file shelf.

Importing personnel files

Personnel files can be imported and updated using a CSV file.

Opening a personnel file

The most important metadata is displayed and the personnel file folders containing the documents are accessible.

Editing the master data of a personnel file

The metadata of a personnel file can be edited.

Reassigning a personnel file

Personnel files can be moved from one personnel file shelf to another.

Closing a personnel file

Personnel files with a defined separation date can be closed. After closing the personnel file, no further changes can be made (applies to master data and documents).

Removing the “Closed” state

The “Closed” state of a personnel file can be reverted.

Canceling a personnel file

Canceled personnel files are still accessible.

Restoring a personnel file

Canceled personnel files can be restored.

Deleting a personnel file

Canceled personnel files including the assigned documents can be permanently deleted, if no retention rules are violated.

Generating a PDF overview of a personnel file

The generated PDF document contains metadata of a personnel file and the contents of the assigned documents.

Generating a PDF list of contents of a personnel file

The generated PDF document contains metadata of a personnel file and a list of contents of the assigned documents.

Defining a retention period for a personnel file

Personnel files cannot be deleted within the retention period. The retention period can be defined differently for subordinate objects based on the category.

Granting temporary access to a personnel file

A user gets access to the personnel file for a predefined and limited timespan.

Displaying the history of a personnel file

The changes within a personnel file are displayed.

Displaying the master data of an employee in SAP

A link to the SAP transaction PA30 is opened.

Sending a hyperlink to a personnel file

An e-mail with a hyperlink to the personnel file will be sent.

Personnel File FolderPermanent link for this heading

Personnel file folders are used for structuring personnel files. Besides the predefined folders that are defined in the personnel file shelf, additional personnel file folders can be created.

Use Case

Description

Creating a personnel file folder

A personnel file folder corresponds to a standard folder that can be used to store documents.

Editing the metadata of a personnel file folder

The metadata of a personnel file folder is editable. To categorize the assigned documents the categories that are defined in the personnel file folder are available.

Canceling a personnel file folder

Canceled personnel file folders are still accessible. Predefined personnel file folders cannot be canceled or deleted.

Deleting a personnel file folder

Canceled personnel file folders can be permanently deleted if no retention rules are violated.

Displaying the history of a personnel file folder

The changes of a personnel file folder are displayed.

Documents of a Personnel FilePermanent link for this heading

The documents of a personnel file are structured and stored within personnel file folders.

The following tables present the use cases that can be performed to handle documents.

Use Case

Description

Creating a document

The document is stored in the personnel file folder and can be opened with a double-click in the corresponding third-party product.

Editing a document

The document can be edited with the corresponding third-party product. For Microsoft Word, the metadata of the personnel file is available as updateable fields.

Uploading a document

Files can be imported via drag and drop, via the shortcuts Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V, or via the menu command “Tools” > “Upload”. Depending on the web browser, not all options may be available.

Scanning a document

Paper documents can be scanned and imported directly on the device utilizing the clipboard.

Pre-capturing a document

Paper documents can be scanned and automatically assigned to the corresponding personnel file. The assignment is carried out with a barcode that must be entered in the scan dialog. An empty document is created, and later replaced with the content of the scanned document.

Signing a document

Documents can be signed manually.

Defining the validity of a document

Documents that need to be renewed recurrently can be provided with validity.

Canceling a document

The document is canceled and moved from the current personnel file folder to the “Canceled Documents” list.

Deleting a canceled document

Canceled documents can be permanently deleted by authorized users if no retention rules are violated.

Replacing a document

A document in the “In Progress” state can be replaced with another document.

Opening a document

The document can be edited in the corresponding third-party product.

Editing metadata of a document

The metadata of a document can be edited.

Registering documents automatically

Documents that are already in the system can be registered to personnel files using a CSV file.

Classifying a document

In conjunction with Mindbreeze InSpire, documents can be automatically classified and metadata can be extracted.

Note: The classification and extraction functionalities are provided by Mindbreeze InSpire. This appliance must be purchased separately.

Registering a document

The document is assigned to a personnel file.

Re-registering a document

The document is moved within a personnel file shelf from one personnel file to another, or from a personnel file folder to another.

Using the processing state

Each document has a processing state: In Progress, Closed, Replaced, Canceled

Displaying the history of a document

The changes within the document are displayed.

Sending a hyperlink to a document

An e-mail with a hyperlink to the document will be sent.

Sending a file

An e-mail with the attached document will be sent.

Business Case ShelfPermanent link for this heading

In a business case shelf, business cases and documents are managed which are not assigned to a single personnel file. Bulk documents can be used to generate and store individual documents for each personnel file.

Use Case

Description

Using bulk documents

A bulk document can contain several documents (also of different types). One document in the bulk document can be defined as the main document. In addition, a setting can be made to determine which personalized personnel file documents can be generated from the bulk document.

Skills ManagementPermanent link for this heading

The skills management allows you to manage qualifications (target and actual), job descriptions and role descriptions. In addition, overviews of missing qualifications of employees can be generated.

Note: The skills management functionality must be licensed separately.

Use Case

Description

Managing qualifications

Qualifications can be assigned to position descriptions, role descriptions and positions (target state). Acquired qualifications can be assigned to personnel files (actual state).

Managing job descriptions

A job description is used to determine the tasks and responsibilities of an employee. In addition, the qualifications required for the position are defined.

Managing role descriptions

A roles description is used to determine the tasks and responsibilities of an employee independent of the position (e.g. first responder). In addition, the qualifications required for the role are defined.

Managing the organizational structure

The organizational structure consists of organizational units and positions.

Showing missing qualifications

Due to the difference between the actual qualifications (defined in the personnel file) and the target qualifications (defined in the positions), the missing qualifications can be determined for individual employees.

Checking job descriptions

Job descriptions must be regularly reviewed by the skills manager in co-operation with the supervisor, with regard to the tasks, powers and qualifications. This is supported by workflow activities.

Applicant ManagementPermanent link for this heading

The applicant management enables an efficient, digital management of job applications. Applicant files, job advertisements, applications, a talent pool, and corresponding workflow activities are available for this purpose.

Note: The applicant management must be licensed separately.

Use Case

Description

Applicant Management Shelf

The applicant file shelf is used to manage applicant files and define access rights.

Managing Applicant Files

An applicant file contains an applicant's job applications and master or contact data.

Managing Job Advertisements

Job advertisements are stored in job applications.

Managing Job Applications

Application documents can be stored in job applications.

Managing the Talent Pool

The talent pool stores closed applicant files for which the corresponding option has been selected.

Personnel File Access

The supervisors have access to applications and job advertisements relating to their department via the personnel file access dashboard.

Website Integration

Job applications can also be created automatically using the data entered in an HTML form.

Applicant Management Process

Applicant managers, supervisors, and other departments can be integrated into the applicant management via the applicant management process.

SAP IntegrationPermanent link for this heading

The SAP integration allows the connection between SAP and the Fabasoft Personnel File.

Use Case

Description

Creating a data set for the information type 9600

The linking of HR master data in SAP with a personnel file is carried out using a custom information type 9600 “Fabasoft Personnel File”.

Managing links to personnel files

The link can be used to create, open and synchronize personnel files via the SAP GUI.

Storing pay slips

SAP-generated pay slips can be automatically stored in the respective personnel file.

Exporting and importing the organizational structure

A CSV file describing the organizational structure can be generated from the organizational chart and employee master data available in SAP. The organizational structure can be transferred using the import mechanism of the Fabasoft Personnel File.

Follow-upPermanent link for this heading

A follow-up can be defined for personnel files and documents.

Use Case

Description

Defining a follow-up

The defined users get a follow-up e-mail or a process is started when the follow-up deadline is reached.

Defining an automatic follow-up

The defined users get a follow-up e-mail or a process is started when the follow-up deadline is reached.

Managing follow-ups

The user can edit the list of all follow-ups.

NotificationsPermanent link for this heading

A notification can be defined for personnel files, personnel file folders, and documents.

Use Case

Description

Activating a notification

Depending on the notification settings, the user is informed about relevant changes.

Managing notification settings

The user can change the notification settings.

ReportsPermanent link for this heading

Reports can be generated based on predefined report templates. Dynamic analysis can be realized by using search folders.

Use Case

Description

Creating a report

The content of the report can be defined.

SearchPermanent link for this heading

Finding instead of searching. Enjoy the benefits of an intuitive full-text search.

Use Case

Description

Searching

The integrated full-text search allows you to quickly find the desired information. Actions can be executed directly on the search result.

The search is carried out in accordance with user access rights. Only accessible results are presented.