> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.saguarotransport.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# People & HR

> Employee lifecycle management from onboarding to offboarding

The People & HR module provides comprehensive employee management for Saguaro Transport, handling the complete employee lifecycle including onboarding, document management, and offboarding.

## Module Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Employee Onboarding" icon="user-plus" href="/people/employee-onboarding">
    Self-service portal for new employees to complete required paperwork
  </Card>

  <Card title="Admin Management" icon="users-gear" href="/people/admin-onboarding">
    Track onboarding progress and review submitted documents
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Portal Locations

| Portal              | URL                  | Audience          |
| ------------------- | -------------------- | ----------------- |
| Employee Onboarding | `/onboarding`        | New employees     |
| HR Admin Dashboard  | `/people/onboarding` | HR administrators |
| Employee Directory  | `/people/employees`  | HR administrators |

## Onboarding Process Overview

The onboarding system uses a 5-step workflow:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Documents">
    Employment agreement and company policies acknowledgment
  </Step>

  <Step title="Code of Ethics">
    Review and sign the company Code of Ethics
  </Step>

  <Step title="W-9 Form">
    Tax identification form with SSN/EIN
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tax Withholding">
    Federal tax withholding preferences (W-4)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Direct Deposit">
    Bank account information for payroll
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How It Works

### For HR Administrators

1. Navigate to **People > Employees**
2. Click **Add Employee** and fill in their details
3. System creates their account and sends an invitation email
4. Track their progress at **People > Onboarding**
5. Review and approve submitted documents

### For New Employees

1. Receive invitation email from HR
2. Click the confirmation link to access the portal
3. Complete each onboarding step in order
4. Sign documents electronically using the signature pad
5. Once complete, gain access to the Driver Portal

## Employee Statuses

| Status                 | Description                                     |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| `pending_confirmation` | Account created, awaiting onboarding completion |
| `active`               | Onboarding complete, full system access         |
| `suspended`            | Account disabled (terminated employee)          |