The main functions of the benefit codes are as follows:-
Recording information for P11D purposes.
Attaching to job code records for reporting with job specifications.
Benefit matching within recruitment - applicant expectation v vacancy benefit status (not yet available.)
The option allows for benefits to be set up based on a global basis or job code specific basis with cost estimates recorded.
Note: This part of the human resources package is undergoing review, you should contact your software supplier before using it to advise them of your usage requirements.
To access the Benefits :-
The Human Resources Password form is displayed.
Enter your human resource password.
The HUMAN RESOURCES menu is displayed.
Select the Human Resources option.
The Human Resources record is displayed.
Once a human resource record is selected or initially chosen for creation select the Tools option.
Select the Lookup tables option.
Select the Benefits option.
The Benefit Codes form is displayed.
The Benefit Codes form is displayed when the Benefits option is selected from the Tools, Lookup files menu.
Standard functionality exists that allows you to create and maintain records.
The data can be maintained further by using the Insert row, Delete row and Add row ICONs.
Code: The four character code, ideally the code is related to the description.
Description: A 30 character description.
Type: Enter one of the following :-
G: Global - the service entitlement is controlled from this benefit record.
J: Job code specific.
Tip : Click on the Drop down
to select.
If set to Job code specific the benefit record is set up via the Tools, Lookup files, Job code option
Service: How many months service before the benefit is provided. An alternative set up method is to have a user defined file where the benefit date is automatically generated via another date field such as joining date on the employee record. See Tools, Lookup files, File Control.
Employer low cost: Either a value or % lowest cost benefit to the employer.
Employer high cost: Either a value or % highest cost benefit to the employer. This may not be lower than the Employer low cost.
Employer cost type: One of the following :-
: None selected.
V: Value.
P: Percentage.
Tip : Click on the Drop down
Employee low cost: Either a value or % lowest cost benefit to the employee.
Employee high cost: Either a value or % highest cost benefit to the employee. This may not be lower than the Employee low cost.
Employee cost type: One of the following :-
: None selected.
V: Value.
P: Percentage.
Tip : Click on the Drop down
Category: A one character benefit category code to aid analysis.
Tip : Click on the Drop down
Benefit categories may be set up from within the option Tools, Lookup files, Benefit Categories.
Vehicle: Tick if the benefit code is vehicle related and may be used on the Vehicle grade field on the Benefit TAB of the human resources record.
