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Timesheets is a module that can be enabled in ESS. Once enabled and configured, ESS users who are eligible for timesheets will be able to create, submit, and approve timesheets in order for them to be exported and posted to USPS. The following information provides a guideline as to the setup and main menu options available for timesheets in ESS. Please click here for a 'Timesheet initial setup’ checklist that contains steps that can be taken to prepare a district for timesheet entries.
In order for an employee’s position to be considered as eligible for a timesheet position, on the employee’s position in USPS, ensure the ‘Timesheet Required' checkbox is enabled and that the ‘Supervisor’ is filled in. Please refer to USPS Mass Load chapter for details on how to mass load these fields.
The following information provides a guideline as to the setup and main menu options available for timesheets in ESS. Please review the initial setup checklist containing steps that can be taken to prepare a district for timesheet entries.
Configuring Timesheets
Role: Admin or District Manager
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Role: Timesheet Workflow Manager, District Manager or Admin
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Timesheet Manager - Users with Timesheet Manager access has the ability to escalate timesheet approvals, set up automatic period generation, maintain periods and shifts.
Timesheets - includes the ability to create new timesheets as well as view, edit or recall an existing timesheet. If your user account have been granted additional roles (other than the Standard User role), you may have additional options under the Timesheet menu.
Timesheet Approval - ability for supervisors to approve/mass approve their staff’s timesheets
Once initial setup is completed, please review our quick guide on how to enter, approve and export timesheets.