Levels (form)

Article
05/05/2014

Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Click Human resources > Setup > Compensation > Levels.

Use this form to create discrete levels for the following three compensation plan types:

Grade
Band
Step

Note

You must set up levels before you can use compensation management in Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Task that uses this form

Key tasks: Compensation plans

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The following table provides descriptions for the controls in this form.

Fields

Field	Description
Level	Enter a unique identification code for the level.
Description	Enter a description for the level. Note Be sure to create clear level descriptions that identify the compensation plan type for the level.
Type	Select a type for the level: Band – This plan type typically has broad ranges of pay rates and, therefore, has fewer levels. Grade – This plan type is more detailed and graduated, and often contains a larger number of levels. Step – This plan type has discrete progressions of pay for each level and it is the most graduated plan type. For example, you could use a step plan for jobs that have hourly pay rates.

Level

Enter a unique identification code for the level.

Description

Enter a description for the level.

Note

Be sure to create clear level descriptions that identify the compensation plan type for the level.

Type

Select a type for the level:

Band – This plan type typically has broad ranges of pay rates and, therefore, has fewer levels.

Grade – This plan type is more detailed and graduated, and often contains a larger number of levels.

Step – This plan type has discrete progressions of pay for each level and it is the most graduated plan type. For example, you could use a step plan for jobs that have hourly pay rates.

Levels (form)

Task that uses this form

Navigating the form

Fields

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