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Import Files

Files that can be imported into Shape.

Uploading the Employee File

How to upload the employee bulk import csv file.

Shape Employee Import File Notes

How to complete the employee csv import file when importing employee details into Shape.

Employee imports for temporary recruitment agencies

Shape supports a specific import file format for temporary recruitment agencies to simplify importing employees from an ATS or RMS.

Shape import payment files

Full column definition and usage description for the Shape payment import. Including example files for different use cases.

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