AI HCM User Manual
Complete Guide to Smart Employee Management
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started
Welcome to AI HCM! This guide will help you master our smart employee and time management platform.
Key Features:
• Check-in/Check-out tracking
• Real-time attendance reports
• GPS-enabled time verification
• Employee data management
• Leave request processing
• Automated notifications
System Requirements:
- Web Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest version)
- Mobile: iOS 13+ or Android 8+
- Internet Connection: Minimum 2 Mbps
- Display: 1024x768 resolution or larger
2. Installation & Setup
Getting Started with AI HCM:
Step 1: Create an Account
1. Visit ai-hcm.app
2. Click "Get Started" or "Start Free Demo"
3. Enter your company name and email
4. Create a strong password
5. Verify your email address
Step 2: Company Profile Setup
1. Go to Settings > Company Profile
2. Enter company name, logo, and address
3. Set working hours and days
4. Configure timezone settings
5. Save changes
Step 3: Add Users
1. Navigate to Users > Add User
2. Enter employee details (Name, Email, ID)
3. Assign roles (Admin, Manager, Employee)
4. Send activation email
5. User can log in and set password
3. Check-in & Check-out
How to Use Check-in/Check-out:
For Employees:
1. Open AI HCM app or web
2. Click "Check In" button
3. System captures time and location (if enabled)
4. Confirmation message appears
5. Continue with your work
During Work Day:
• Break tracking (if configured)
• Real-time location updates
• Notifications for schedule changes
Check Out at End of Day:
1. Click "Check Out" button
2. Verify time and location
3. Add notes if needed
4. Confirm submission
5. View daily summary
GPS Verification:
• Location captured at check-in/out
• Accuracy: ±20 meters
• Prevents time fraud
• Privacy-protected coordinates
4. Reports & Analytics
Accessing Reports:
Dashboard:
1. Log in to your account
2. Go to Dashboard
3. View real-time metrics:
- Employees checked in
- Average work hours
- Attendance rate
- Overtime hours
Attendance Reports:
1. Click Reports > Attendance
2. Select date range
3. Choose employee or department
4. View detailed records:
- Check-in/out times
- Work duration
- Lateness records
- Absences
Generating Custom Reports:
1. Go to Reports > Custom
2. Select metrics to display
3. Choose time period
4. Apply filters
5. Export as PDF/CSV
Analytics:
• Productivity trends
• Attendance patterns
• Overtime analysis
• Department comparisons
5. Leave Management
Managing Leave Requests:
Employees:
1. Click Requests > New Leave
2. Select leave type:
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Unpaid Leave
- Other
3. Choose date range
4. Add reason (optional)
5. Submit request
6. Await approval
Managers:
1. Go to Approvals
2. Review pending requests
3. View employee balance
4. Click Approve/Reject
5. Add notes if needed
6. System sends notification
Viewing Balance:
1. Click My Profile
2. Select Leave Balance
3. View available days:
- Annual: X days remaining
- Sick: X days remaining
- Other: X days remaining
6. Employee Management
Managing Employee Data:
Add New Employee:
1. Go to Employees > Add
2. Enter basic info:
- Full name
- Employee ID
- Email
- Department
- Position
- Salary grade
3. Set working schedule
4. Assign access level
5. Save and send invite
Edit Employee Information:
1. Click on employee name
2. Update required fields
3. Modify schedules if needed
4. Change department/role
5. Save changes
Viewing Employee Profile:
• Personal information
• Work history
• Attendance records
• Leave history
• Performance metrics
7. Settings & Configuration
Customizing Your Experience:
Personal Settings:
1. Click Profile > Settings
2. Change password regularly
3. Update language preference
4. Set notification preferences
5. Configure privacy settings
Company Settings (Admin Only):
1. Go to Admin > Settings
2. Company Information:
- Name and logo
- Contact details
- Working hours
3. Attendance Rules:
- Grace period for lateness
- Overtime thresholds
4. Notification Settings:
- Email alerts
- SMS notifications
5. Save all changes
8. Security & Privacy
Protecting Your Data:
Password Security:
• Use strong passwords (12+ characters)
• Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
• Change password every 90 days
• Never share credentials
• Enable two-factor authentication
Data Protection:
• End-to-end encryption enabled
• SSL/TLS for all connections
• AES-256 encryption for storage
• Regular security audits
• GDPR & CCPA compliant
Privacy Policy:
• Review at Privacy Policy page
• Your data is never sold
• Location data encrypted
• Automatic log-out after inactivity
• Request data deletion anytime
9. Troubleshooting
Common Issues & Solutions:
Can't Log In:
1. Check internet connection
2. Verify email and password
3. Reset password if forgotten
4. Clear browser cache
5. Contact support: support@ai-hcm.app
Check-in Not Working:
1. Ensure GPS is enabled
2. Check location services permission
3. Verify good mobile signal
4. Try again after 30 seconds
5. Use web app as alternative
Report Errors:
1. Note the time issue occurred
2. Take screenshot
3. Contact: support@ai-hcm.app
4. Include browser/device info
5. We respond within 24 hours
10. Support & Contact
Getting Help:
Support Channels:
📧 Email: support@ai-hcm.app
📞 Phone: Coming soon
💬 Live Chat: Available on dashboard
📋 Help Center: help.ai-hcm.app
Response Times:
• Urgent Issues: 1 hour
• Regular: 24 hours
• General: 48 hours
Additional Resources:
• Video tutorials on YouTube
• FAQ database online
• Community forum
• Training webinars
• Documentation library