Bulk importing individuals just got simpler and more accurate.
Update: Role ID is now optional
Since this change first shipped, Role ID has become optional. Leave it blank and Borderless creates the person without their employment details, so you can import your list of people before their roles are set up. Everything below still applies to rows where you do supply a Role ID.
A Country of nationality column has also been added and is required on every row. See What's new: bulk import, country of nationality is now required and Role ID is optional.
What changed
The individuals import template no longer asks for a free-text SOC code and band. Instead, each row references an existing role in your account by its Role ID. Borderless then pulls the job description and SOC code from that role automatically, while job title, hours and rate continue to come from your CSV.
Why it matters
One source of truth: job descriptions and SOC codes always match your saved roles.
Fewer errors: no more mistyped SOC codes or bands on import.
Clearer validation: each row tells you exactly what to fix if a Role ID is malformed or not found.
How to use it
Set up your roles under Roles.
Find each role's ID in the sortable ID column on the Roles table.
Enter the Role ID in the Role ID column of the import template, then upload as usual.
For full instructions, see Bulk Import Individuals and Managing Roles.