External Resources – Contract Management
Purpose
The External Resources – Contract section allows organizations to manage non-permanent workforce agreements.
It supports tracking all contract details, assignments, payroll information, cost structures, and supporting documentation for third-party or project-based workers.
This feature ensures that outsourcing processes are fully transparent and aligned with project and financial management practices.
Access Path
Main Menu → People Management → Contract → External Resources
1. Header
The Header section centralizes the key details of the external employee’s contract.
It defines the contractual relationship between the organization, the supplier, and the external professional.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Employee ID | Unique system-generated identifier for the contract. |
| Company | Indicates the company or business unit responsible for the external resource. |
| Person | The name of the external professional. |
| Term | Contract type (e.g., Outsourcing Contract, Temporary Assignment). |
| Start Date / End Date / Renewal Date | Defines the contract duration and renewal period. |
| Work Type | Indicates the work mode (e.g., On-site, Hybrid, Home Office). |
| Reasons to Terminate a Contract | Specifies predefined reasons for contract closure. |
| Managers | Lists users responsible for managing or approving the contract. |
| External Employee | Toggle indicating whether the resource is external (enabled by default). |
Note:
An external employee refers to a non-permanent worker hired through a third party or on a contract basis for specific tasks or projects.
2. Detail Career
This section defines the organizational and functional placement of the external professional within the company structure.

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Area | Indicates the business area or division where the resource operates. |
| Function | Describes the professional role (e.g., Business Consultant, Developer). |
| Category | Defines the professional category or internal job grade. |
| Department | Identifies the department responsible for the contract. |
| Title | Optional field for a custom role or title. |
Example:
An external consultant working in Supply Chain Operations with a Business Consultant function and assigned to the System Integration department.
3. Detail Payroll
The Payroll tab allows the configuration of payment, scheduling, and supplier-related data for the external resource.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Supplier | Identifies the third-party company providing the resource. |
| Work Calendar | Defines the calendar schedule applicable to the resource (e.g., Western Standard). |
| Daily Rate | The agreed-upon payment per working day. |
| Hours per Day / Hours per Week | Determines the standard working hours for cost and payroll calculations. |
| Days of the Week | Specifies which days the resource is expected to work. |
Example:
The consultant works Monday to Friday, following a Western Standard calendar, with a daily rate of 200 EUR and an 8-hour workday.
4. Detail Documents
The Documents tab enables attaching all relevant contract-related files.
This ensures centralized storage and easy access to documentation such as contracts, NDAs, tax forms, or compliance certificates.
Functionality:
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Drag and drop files directly into the upload area.
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Alternatively, click Browse to select files manually.
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Uploaded documents are stored and version-controlled under the employee’s contract record.
5. Detail Cost Management
This section defines how the cost of the external resource is tracked and billed within the organization.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Billable (Toggle) | Determines whether the resource’s time and cost can be allocated to billable projects. |
| Billable Percentage | Sets the proportion of the resource’s time that can be invoiced (e.g., 100%). |
| Daily Salary Rate | The actual internal daily cost of the resource. |
| Daily Theoretical Rate | The benchmark or standard rate used for project cost comparisons. |
Example:
A resource may have a Daily Salary Rate of 210 EUR and a Daily Theoretical Rate of 250 EUR, with 100% of their time billable to projects.
✅ Summary
The External Resources – Contract Management feature offers a unified environment to manage third-party professionals, ensuring full control over contractual terms, costs, and compliance documentation.
| Section | Function |
|---|---|
| Header | Defines main contract details and responsible managers. |
| Career | Positions the resource within the company structure. |
| Payroll | Defines working schedule and compensation data. |
| Documents | Stores all contract-related documentation. |
| Cost Management | Controls billability and cost rates for financial tracking. |
Related Articles
Internal Employee Contracts
Work Types Configuration
Reasons to Terminate a Contract Setup
Resource Management – Allocations and Sourcing
Project Cost Management Overview
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