Admin users have the highest level of access in Sage HR. They can view and manage all areas of the system.
The first user who creates the Sage HR company becomes an admin by default. Existing admins can give admin access to others.
Give an existing user admin access
Use this option when the employee already has a profile in Sage HR.
You can grant admin access directly from their employee profile.
Create a new admin user profile
Use this option when you don’t want admin access linked to an employee profile.
This creates a separate admin‑only user who doesn’t appear as an employee.
📌TIP: If you integrate Sage HR with payroll software, use the relevant admin‑only guide to avoid creating a payroll employee.
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Make someone an admin
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Give someone administrator access
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How to add an admin
Set someone up as an admin
Admin access
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Add an admin