File Requirements
Your file must:
- Be saved as a CSV file
- Use UTF-8 encoding
- Include a header row matching the field names below
- Contain no quotes (") in column headers
- Contain only one sheet
Sample CSV
Review our CSV template to understand correct formatting. The template includes:
- All required, recommended, and optional fields with correct header names
- Example data showing expected formats
Quick Reference
Start with the required fields, then add recommended fields based on what’s available in your organization’s HRIS system. Each additional field improves matching quality and capabilities.
Required
| Field Name | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First name | Jane | Field should be labelled "first_name (required)" |
| Last name | Doe | Field should be labelled "last_name (required)" |
| jane@10kc.com | Field should be labelled "email (required)" | |
| Management Level This is mapped to the Role segment |
Director | Maps to “Role” segment. Example values: Student, Intern, Analyst, Associate, Individual Contributor, Manager, Sr. Manager, Director, Sr. Director, VP, SVP, Executive |
Recommended
| Field Name | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Job title | Solutions Engineer | Field should be labelled "job_title" |
| Business unit | Consulting | |
| Job function | Engineering | |
| People manager status | Yes | Use only “yes” or “no” |
| Manager email To exclude members from matching with managers |
john@10kc.com |
Optional
| Field Name | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City, Country, or Office For matching across geographies |
Atlanta | |
| Locale Include this field to specify which members require other languages. English is the default language. |
en-US | Field should be labelled "locale" Use only: en-US, fr-CA, es-ES, ko, ja |
| Status To deactivate and reactivate profiles for employees that go on leave and come back |
active | Field should be labelled "status" Use only: active, inactive |