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How to Add a Department in Synclo HRMS

AUTHOR

Lorelei Trisca

LAST UPDATE

July 17, 2025

Key takeways
  • Start by navigating to the Departments section in the dashboard.
  • Add department name, head, and parent department to create a structured hierarchy.
  • Input employee details to populate each department.
  • View an organized summary showing all departments, heads, and sub-departments.

This guide walks you through the process of adding departments in Synclo HRMS. Learn how to create departments, assign heads, link parent units, add employees, and structure sub-departments. A clear setup ensures your HRMS dashboard accurately reflects your company’s organizational hierarchy, improving management, tracking, and internal communication.

Step 1: Open the Settings Screen

  • Navigate to the “Departments” section from your dashboard.
  • The screen may appear empty if no departments have been added yet.

Step 2: Select Add a New Department

To create a new department, enter the following details:

  • Department Name – e.g., “Content Writing”
  • Head of Department – Select or add the individual who will lead this department
  • Parent Department – Choose the broader department under which this one falls

Example: If you're adding “Content Writing,” its parent department might be “Brand Management.”

Click “Save & Add More” if you wish to continue adding departments.

Step 3: View Detailed Department Overview

Once added, you’ll see a detailed screen displaying:

  • Department Names
  • Employee Number List
  • Head of Department
  • Parent and Sub-departments

Step 4: Add Sub-Departments

For each department, you’ll also be prompted to:

  • Add sub-departments (if applicable)
  • Fill in their respective details similarly

This process applies to all newly added departments, helping you build a clear, hierarchical structure for your organization.

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