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How to add a leave position in RosterElf

Sean Wyse By Sean Wyse Updated 12 January 2026 3 min read
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This article explains how to create a leave position which you can apply to staff. By setting up a leave position, you can easily view the staff on leave by position. This ensures leave requests are properly tracked and assigned.

1. Log into RosterElf

To create a leave position, you must first log into your RosterElf account. Follow these steps to access your dashboard.

1.1 Open RosterElf and sign in

1.1.1. Go to the RosterElf website.

1.1.2. Click on Login in the top-right corner.

1.1.3. Enter your email address and password.

1.1.4. Click Login to access your account.

2. Add a leave position

Once you're logged in, you can create a leave position to assign all staff members.

2.1 Open the positions tab

2.1.1. Click on the Positions tab in the main menu.

Screenshot showing the Positions tab in the main RosterElf menu

2.2 Create a new position

2.2.1. Click the + (plus) symbol to add a new position.

Screenshot of the plus symbol button to create a new position

2.2.2. Enter Leave as the position name and assign a colour.

Screenshot showing the position name field set to 'Leave' and a color picker

2.2.3. Click Save to confirm.

Screenshot of the Save button after entering the leave position details

2.3 Assign staff to the leave position

2.3.1. Select Staff Working In This Position to assign them to this position.

Screenshot indicating how to assign staff to the new leave position

2.3.2. Select the staff for the leave position.

Screenshot listing staff members available to be assigned to the leave position

2.3.3. Press Update.

Screenshot highlighting the Update button to finalize staff assignment

Frequently asked questions

1. How do I add a leave position in RosterElf?

Navigate to Settings, select Positions, and create a new position with a name like 'Annual Leave' or 'Sick Leave'. You can then assign this position to shifts to track leave on your roster.

2. Can I create different types of leave positions?

Yes. You can create multiple leave positions such as Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, or any other leave type your organization uses.

3. Will leave positions appear in reports?

Yes. Leave positions will appear in roster reports and can be filtered separately to track leave usage across your team.

4. How do I assign a leave position to a staff member?

When creating or editing a shift, select the leave position from the position dropdown menu instead of a regular work position.

5. Can I set pay rates for leave positions?

Yes. You can configure pay rates for leave positions in the position settings, allowing accurate payroll calculations for leave periods.

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