HCM TradeSeal offers two employee import templates: Standard and Advanced. Most users should start with the Standard template, but if your organization provides employer-paid fringe benefits that offset prevailing wage obligations, the Advanced version may be a better fit.
✅ Standard Employee Import (Recommended for Most Users)
The Standard Employee Import template allows you to upload essential employee data quickly, including:
- Employee ID and name
- Positions and unions
- Pay rates and classifications
- Job assignments and cost codes
Use this option if you’re not automating fringe credits or don’t need to assign complex benefits at the employee level.
🧠 Advanced Employee Import (For Fringe Credit Automation)
The Advanced Employee Import template includes everything in the standard version, plus additional fields for employer-paid fringe credits such as:
- 401(k) contributions
- Health insurance
- Other employer-paid benefits that reduce prevailing wage fringe requirements
This template is ideal when fringe credit values vary by employee or need to be configured using specific calculation methods (e.g., hourly, annual, percent of gross).
Use this template if:
- You want TradeSeal to apply employer-paid fringe credits during payroll validation
- Your fringe values vary by employee
- You need to use a specific formula or method per credit
📝 Choosing the Right Template
| Scenario | Recommended Template |
|---|---|
| Importing employees with basic rate and union data | Standard |
| Automating fringe credit offsets per employee | Advanced |
| Unsure which template is right for you | Start with Standard – you can upgrade later |