Overview
You can create a personalised employment contract in Solution Host by starting from a standard template and then editing key details for the individual employee.
Steps to create a contract from a template
Go to Contracts in the sidebar.
Find the template that matches the type of employment, for example:
Full-time
Part-time
Fixed-term
Click Use Template.
Search for and select the employee the contract is for.
Click Apply Template.
The new contract appears at the top of your contracts list.
Click the orange Edit button to open the contract.
Work through the contract and complete every section marked “please read and edit this section”.
Typically, you will need to confirm or update:
Job title
Start date
Working hours and location
Salary or pay details
Effective dates
Any role-specific clauses or variations
Click Save regularly as you edit.
You do not need to complete the contract in one session.
The contract will remain in Drafts until you are ready to finalise it.
When you have finished all edits, tick the completion box and click Save Contract.
Click Back to Contract Home to return to your contracts list.
Good practice when editing contract templates
Read every section of the contract, not only those you plan to edit.
Check that the contract accurately reflects:
The role
The terms you have agreed
Any specific arrangements (for example, probation, bonuses, remote working)
When to contact the Employment Law team
If you are unsure whether a section should be changed or left as is
If you think the template wording does not match what you want to offer
If the employee’s role is unusual or complex and may need tailored clauses
Always ask the Employment Law team before you change any legal wording you are not confident about. This helps you keep all contracts legally compliant.