> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.worklayer.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Import employees in bulk

> Add several employees from a spreadsheet or pasted list, review mapped fields, and choose invitation and agent options.

**Import data** adds several employees from a spreadsheet, an HR export, or a pasted list. Use the review stage to correct the records before Worklayer creates them; manager values are especially useful for the organisation chart and approval routing.

## Before you import

Open **People > Add employee > Import data**. Prepare names and email addresses for the people you are adding. Include each person's manager if the source has that relationship. If you only need to add one person, choose **Add single employee** and use the [single employee guide](https://help.worklayer.ai/help/people/add-employees.md).

## Review the import

**1. Provide the source**

Upload the file or paste a list in the import flow. Follow the source step until Worklayer shows the rows it has read.

**2. Check the mapped fields**

Inspect names, emails, managers, and any other details brought across. Correct missing or mismatched values in the review stage before confirming.

**3. Choose follow-up actions**

Review the **Trigger agents** and **Send invitations** options. These are choices for this import, not automatic consequences of uploading a file.

**4. Confirm and spot-check**

Confirm the import, then open a few employee profiles in **People**. Check their department, team, manager, and any employment details that matter for immediate requests.

## What to check afterward

Open **People > Org chart** to inspect reporting lines. If a person appears under the wrong manager, correct the relationship on their employee record. A missing policy or schedule can affect time off choices or attendance targets, so check **Contract & policies** before employees begin using those flows.

> [!TIP]
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> If the source has several people with similar names, compare email and manager fields during review rather than relying on the name alone.

## Next steps

[Organisation structure](https://help.worklayer.ai/help/people/organisation.md) · [Employee profiles](https://help.worklayer.ai/help/people/profiles.md) · [Invite and setup choices](https://help.worklayer.ai/help/getting-started/set-up-company.md)


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