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title: "Create and manage staff in HQ"
slug: "create-and-manage-staff-in-hq"
updated: 2026-07-04T01:38:46Z
published: 2026-07-04T01:38:46Z
canonical: "mysupport.roller.software/create-and-manage-staff-in-hq"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mysupport.roller.software/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create and manage staff in HQ

With HQ staff management, you create staff once in your HQ account, assign them a role and give them access to one or more venues. Their sign-in details and permissions automatically apply everywhere, saving time and keeping access consistent.

> [!CAUTION]
> HQ subscription
> 
> Available for all HQ venues. Contact your customer success manager or the [support team](/v1/docs/contact-roller-support) to get started.
> 
> [Learn more](https://www.roller.software/products/hq-add-on/)

## How it works

1. **Create staff once in HQ** — add details, assign a role, and choose venues.
2. **Assign** **roles** — use system roles (default) or [HQ-managed custom roles](/v1/docs/create-and-manage-hq-managed-roles) you create.
3. **Control** **access** — select the venues or [staff groups](/v1/docs/create-and-manage-hq-staff-groups) each person can sign in to.
4. **Update centrally** — updates made in HQ automatically apply to all assigned venues.

For example, add a new POS operator in HQ, give them access to 3 venues in one location, and they can sign in with the same account everywhere.

You can also share HQ-managed custom roles with your managed venues. This allows you to create staff roles with modified permissions and share them across all your venues. [Learn more about HQ-managed roles](/v1/docs/create-and-manage-hq-managed-roles)

## Roles and permissions

When you add staff in HQ, you must assign them a role:

- **System roles (default, can’t be edited)**
  - Administrator — full access to everything
  - Manager — access to most areas, excluding some security/reporting
  - Booking agent — manages bookings and accesses POS
  - POS operator — access to POS only
  - Dashboard — view dashboard insights only

- **Custom roles** [Create HQ-managed custom roles](/v1/docs/create-and-manage-hq-managed-roles) by tailoring permissions to your business needs. These can be shared with managed venues, ensuring consistent access across all locations.

## Create staff members in HQ

> [!NOTE]
> The [permission](/v1/docs/permissions-by-feature-and-role) **Can access staff settings** is required to create and edit staff member accounts. Only the administrator system role has this permission enabled by default.

1. In your HQ account, from Venue Manager, go to **Settings** > **Staff** > **Add a staff member.**
2. Enter the staff details.
3. Choose a system role (with [default permissions](/v1/docs/create-and-manage-staff-roles-and-permissions)) or a [HQ-managed custom role](/v1/docs/create-and-manage-hq-managed-roles) (with permissions you’ve tailored to your business needs).
4. Select the venue/s the staff member can have access to or select from [staff groups](/v1/docs/create-and-manage-hq-staff-groups).
5. Select a default venue for the staff member.
6. Send **Save and send invite** to save the staff record and email an invite to sign in.

## Edit staff member accounts in HQ

To update details, change roles or adjust venue access:

1. In your HQ account, from Venue Manager, go to **Settings** > **Staff.**
2. Find the staff member you wish to edit and select the **options** **menu (⋮)** next to their name.
3. Select **Edit** and update the staff member's details, role or venue access.
4. Select **Save** to apply the changes.

Updates made in HQ automatically apply to all managed venues the staff member has access to.

## View staff members in managed venues

- Managed venues can view all staff member accounts, including those created in HQ.
- HQ-created staff are marked with a globe icon in the staff list.
- Staff with permission to edit staff settings can only edit details for staff they created locally. HQ staff can only be edited at HQ.

> [!NOTE]
> Staff in managed venues with the **Can access staff settings** [permission](/v1/docs/permissions-by-feature-and-role) can [create and edit staff members](/v1/docs/create-staff-members) within their own venue. The administrator system role has this permission enabled by default. However, they can only view staff members assigned from HQ and cannot edit their details.

To view staff created by HQ within a managed venue:

1. In the managed venue, from Venue Manager, go to **Settings** > **Staff** > **All** **staff**.
2. By default, all staff created by the managed venue will appear in the list.
3. Use the **Staff** **access** filter to view all staff including those assigned to the venue from HQ.
4. A globe icon will appear next to the names of staff added from HQ, indicating they likely work for HQ across multiple venues.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/23700755-951c-4b69-8afe-ec8b33c6c689/Images/Documentation/10994411054479.png)

## Restrict role assignment to HQ-approved roles

To prevent venues from creating and assigning their own custom roles:

- **Disable** the permission **Can assign managed venue custom roles**.
- This ensures venues can only use roles created and approved in HQ.
- By default, **Administrators** can assign custom roles. To restrict this, create a custom HQ role with the permission disabled.

[Learn more about role permissions in ROLLER](/v1/docs/permissions-by-feature-and-role)

## Switch between your HQ account and managed venues

1. From Venue Manager, select your **account icon** (person icon) at the bottom of the main menu.
2. Select **Switch venue**.
3. Choose the venue you want to access — it opens immediately.

Learn more about how to [switch between the venues](/v1/docs/how-can-i-switch-between-venues) you have access to.

## Related

- [How can I switch between venues?](/how-can-i-switch-between-venues.md)
- [Create and manage staff roles and permissions](/create-and-manage-staff-roles-and-permissions.md)
- [Create and manage HQ-managed roles](/create-and-manage-hq-managed-roles.md)
- [Permissions by feature and role](/permissions-by-feature-and-role.md)
- [Create and manage HQ staff groups](/create-and-manage-hq-staff-groups.md)