---
sourceDocument: Xanadu Employee Service Management
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/xanadu/employee-service-management

 Release :

    - xanadu

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Xanadu Employee Service Management

ft:clusterId :

    - emplsm

bundleId :

    - emplsm

workflow :

    - Employee


---

# Add or modify employee relationships

# Add or modify employee relationships {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

As part of the Human Resources setup process, you define relationships to describe how contacts and beneficiaries are related to employees. {#t_Relationships__hr_relationship_sd}

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## About this task

Create relationship records for your organization.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllHR AdministrationManaged ListsRelationships.
2. Click New or edit an existing relationship.
3. Enter the relationship identifier or name.  
   For example, Spouse.
4. Enter a value for the relationship.  
   The value is used to further define the relationship.
5. Check Dependent when the relationship is a dependent on the employee for benefits or support.
6. Click Submit or Update.
{#t_Relationships__steps_kqh_hrj_fx}

*[\>]: and then