Create / Update a Person Record

7 min. readlast update: 07.02.2026

Manage Person Information

Purpose

This article explains how to create and maintain a Person Record in Uneevo. A Person Record centralizes personal, contact, professional, compliance, and wellbeing information for any individual, whether they are a future employee, contractor, candidate, or external collaborator.

Maintaining accurate and complete person records supports onboarding activities, compliance requirements, communication, and ongoing workforce management.


Overview

A Person Record acts as the foundation of the HR lifecycle. After creating the initial record, users can progressively enrich the profile by adding:

  • Personal information
  • Contact details
  • Professional background and qualifications
  • Supporting documents
  • Wellbeing information
  • Work permits and visas
  • Diversity information

All information is organized into dedicated tabs, allowing organizations to maintain a complete and structured profile throughout the person's lifecycle.

💡 Tip: Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be completed before saving any new or updated information.


Access Path

People Management → People


Step 1 – Create a Person Record

Select Add Person and provide the minimum information required to create the record.

 

Field Description
Profile Photo Upload an image by dragging and dropping a file or selecting Browse.
Name (required) Enter the person's commonly used name.
Legal Name Enter the official name used in legal documents.
Gender Type Select the appropriate gender information.

Click:

  • Save to create the Person Record.
  • Save and New to create the current record and immediately open a new form.

💡 Tip: A clear profile photo helps improve identification and user experience throughout the platform.


Step 2 – Complete Personal Information

After creating the record, additional information can be completed from the left panel.

Field Description
Salutation Select the appropriate title (e.g., Mr., Ms., Dr.).
Name (required) Enter the commonly used name.
Legal Name Enter the official name used in legal documents.
Acronym Optional short form or initials.
Date of Birth Select the person's birth date.
Place of Birth Enter the city or town of birth.
Nationality Specify the country of citizenship.
Gender Type Select the appropriate gender information.
Profile Photo Upload or replace the person's profile image.

💡 Tip: Use consistent naming conventions and maintain accurate demographic information to simplify reporting and searching.


Step 3 – Manage Contact Information

Navigate to the Contacts tab to maintain communication and location details.


Addresses

Select Add Address and provide:

Field Description
Address (required) Street address information.
Country Country where the address is located.
State State, region, or province.
City City or municipality.
Zip Code (required) Postal code.
Locality (required) Local administrative area or district.
Type Address classification (e.g., Home, Office).
Primary Indicates the person's main address.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

💡 Tip: Mark only one address as Primary to ensure communication consistency.


E-mails

Select Add E-mail and provide:

Field Description
E-mail (required) E-mail address of the person.
Type E-mail classification (e.g., Personal, Business).
Primary Indicates the default e-mail address.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

⚠️ Important: Verify e-mail addresses carefully before saving.


Phone Numbers

Select Add Phone Number and provide:

Field Description
Number (required) Contact number, including country code when applicable.
Type Phone classification (e.g., Mobile, Home, Office).
Primary Indicates the default contact number.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

💡 Tip: Include country codes for international contacts.


Emergency Numbers

Select Add Emergency Number and provide:

Field Description
Name (required) Emergency contact's name.
Number (required) Emergency contact's phone number.
Relationship Type Relationship to the person (e.g., Parent, Spouse, Friend).
Primary Indicates the preferred emergency contact.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

⚠️ Important: Emergency contacts should be reviewed periodically to ensure information remains accurate.


Social Media

Select Add Social Media and provide:

Field Description
Name (required) Social platform name.
URL (required) Link to the profile.
Primary Indicates the preferred social profile.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

Step 4 – Manage Background Information

Navigate to the Background tab to maintain professional and educational information.


Professional Experience

Select Add Professional Experience and provide:

Field Description
Job Title (required) Position held by the person.
Employer Organization where the experience was obtained.
Qualification Area Functional or professional area.
Start Date (required) Beginning of the professional experience.
End Date Completion date of the experience.
Role Role performed within the position.
Description Additional information regarding responsibilities or achievements.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

Academic Background

Select Add Academic Background and provide:

Field Description
Institution (required) Educational institution attended.
Degree Type Type of academic degree obtained.
Qualification Area Area of study or specialization.
Start Date (required) Beginning of the academic period.
End Date (required) Completion date of the academic period.
Description Additional academic information.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

Qualifications

Select Add Qualification and provide:

Field Description
Name (required) Qualification or certification name.
Organization (required) Certifying organization.
Certification Date (required) Date when the qualification was obtained.
Expiration Date Qualification validity date, when applicable.
Description Additional information about the qualification.
Supporting Documents Upload certificates or supporting files.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

💡 Tip: Upload supporting certificates whenever available to simplify future validations.


Skills

Select Add Skill and provide:

Field Description
Name (required) Skill name.
Domain Area of expertise.
Category Skill classification.
Knowledge Level Proficiency level.
Description Additional details regarding the skill.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

Languages

Select Add Language and provide:

Field Description
Language (required) Language spoken by the person.
Oral Level Spoken proficiency level.
Writing Level Written proficiency level.
Supporting Documents Upload language certificates if available.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

Step 5 – Manage Documents

Navigate to the Documents tab and select Add Document.

Field Description
Document Number (required) Unique identifier of the document.
Type Document classification (e.g., Passport, Identity Card).
Issue Date (required) Date when the document was issued.
Expiration Date Document validity date.
Supporting Files Upload copies of the document.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

⚠️ Important: Monitor document expiration dates to maintain compliance.


Step 6 – Manage Wellbeing Information

Navigate to the Wellbeing tab and select Add Allergy

This section allows organizations to maintain health-related information and supporting documentation.

Occupational Health and Medicine

Provide:

Field Description
Date (required) Date of the medical examination or assessment.
Result Outcome of the medical assessment.
Next Date Planned date for the next assessment.
Supporting Documents Upload medical reports or supporting files.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

 


Allergies

Provide:

  • Name (required)
  • Description
  • Type

Food Intolerances

Provide:

  • Name (required)
  • Description
  • Type

Chronic Disease


Provide:

  • Name (required)
  • Description
  • Type
  • Supporting documents

Vaccines

Provide:

  • Name (required)
  • Type (Vaccine classification)
  • Vaccine Certification (Indicates whether certification is available)
  • Vaccination Date (required) - Date when the vaccine was administered.
  • Certificate Expiration (Expiration date of the certificate, when applicable)
  • Supporting Documents (Upload vaccination certificates or evidence)

⚠️ Important: Wellbeing information may contain sensitive personal data and should only be accessible to authorized personnel.


Disabilities

Provide:

  • Name (Required)
  • Comments (Aditional Information)
  • Drag & Drop - Upload Supporting Documentation

Step 7 – Permits

 

Work Visas

Select Add Work Visa to register visa information and maintain its validity and renewal dates.

Typical information includes:

  • Visa category
  • Emission date
  • Expiration date
  • Arrival date

⚠️ Important: Review visa expiration dates periodically to avoid compliance issues.


Work Permits

Select Add Work Permit and provide:

Field Description
Permit Id (required) Unique identifier of the permit.
Type Work permit classification.
Issuing Country Country that issued the permit.
Emission Date (required) Date when the permit was issued.
Expiry Date (required) Date when the permit expires.
Remarks Additional information or notes.
Supporting Documents Upload copies of the permit or related documentation.
Companies Company visibility and ownership settings.

 


Step 8 – Others

Available fields include:

  • Ethnicity

  • Religion

  • Political Ideology

  • Sexual Orientation

⚠️ Important: Diversity information may contain sensitive personal data and should only be collected, maintained, and accessed according to applicable legal and organizational policies.


Best Practices

💡 Recommendations for maintaining person records:

  • Complete all mandatory fields before saving.
  • Keep contact information updated.
  • Upload supporting documents whenever available.
  • Maintain consistent classifications across records.
  • Periodically review permits, certifications, and document expiration dates.
  • Review emergency and wellbeing information regularly.
  • Restrict access to sensitive information according to company policies and data protection requirements.

Common Errors

Issue Description
Missing Mandatory Information Ensure all required fields are completed before saving.
Incorrect Contact Information Verify e-mails, phone numbers, and addresses before saving.
Duplicate Entries Check existing records before creating new information records.
Missing Supporting Documents Upload certificates and documentation whenever required.
Expired Documents or Permits Periodically review validity dates and renew documentation as necessary.

Related Articles

About People Management
Update Personal Information
Manage Skills and Qualifications
Convert Person to Employee
Manage Applicants for a Job Offer
About the Recruitment Module

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