Position Definitions

Use the Position Definitions page to define and review position definitions. Position definitions control the required fields and provide default values for position assignments. You can manually specify position definitions or import them from a source system. The fields shown in this section depend on the position attributes.

This table describes the fields:

Field	Description
	Save any changes.
	Add a position definition line to the table.
	Refresh the page to the last saved state. You are prompted if there are unsaved changes.
	Delete the selected item.
	Copy the selected position definition. You can only copy one position definition at a time.
Calculate	Calculate the selected cycle and version member and the top member in the primary dimension hierarchy.
Version	Select the version member. Positions are defined by version.
	Open the Assign Position Actions page where you assign actions to a position.
Position Name	Specify the name of the position. The name must be unique within a single version. For example, Sales Manager or Warehouse Worker.
Position Description	Optional. Specify a description for the position. The value specified here is used as the tool tip for the position.
Active Position	Optional. The value specified here is used as the default when adding a position assignment.
Pay Type	Specify the pay type.
Spread Method	Specify the spread method.
Annual Pay Periods	Specify the number of pay periods per year.
Annual Hours	Specify the annual hours.
Start Date	Optional. Select the start date.
Base Rate	Optional. The value specified here is used as the default when adding a position assignment.
Position Note	Optional. The value specified here is used as the default when adding a position assignment.
Schedule	Optional. The value specified here is used as the default when adding a position assignment. If the position is a step and grade position, we recommend setting a default step and grade schedule.
Grade	Optional. The value specified here is used as the default when adding a position assignment.
Step	Optional. The value specified here is used as the default when adding a position assignment.