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Control admin permissions

Use these steps in Sage HR to view, add, or remove administrator access. You can also manage payroll-related administrator permissions when Sage HR integrates with Sage payroll software.

Administrators can view and edit all employee fields and access all areas of Sage HR. By default, the first user who creates the Sage HR account receives administrator access.


View current administrators

  1. Go to Settings.

  2. Select Permissions, then click Admin.

The page lists all employees who currently have administrator access.


Remove an administrator's access to settings

  1. Go to Settings.

  2. Select Permissions, then select Admin.

  3. Clear the checkbox next to the user under Can access settings.

  4. Select Save.


Give or remove administrator access

You manage administrator access from the employee's profile.

  • Change Employee to Administrator to grant administrator access

  • Change Administrator to Employee to remove administrator access

When you grant administrator access, Sage HR automatically assigns the Employee administrator permission role.

Access level showing option for Employee to Administrator.


Additional permissions for Sage HR payroll integrations

If you use Sage HR with Sage payroll software, you may see additional administrator permissions:

  • Manage Access to Payslips and tax documents

  • View Employee's Payslips and tax documents (P60s)

  • Review bank account changes

These permissions control access to employee payslips, tax documents, and bank account change approvals.


Additional information for Sage HR integrated with Sage payroll software

If you use Sage HR with Sage 50 Payroll (UK), only the original account administrator can grant access to:

  • Manage Access to Payslips and P60s

  • Review bank account changes

This administrator is also known as the Main Admin. Some options may appear greyed out for the Main Admin, but they do still have these permissions.


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