How to Change an Employee’s Performance Appraiser in BrioHR Performance Cycle
Learn how to update or change an employee’s appraiser in the BrioHR Performance Management module. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth appraisal process during restructuring, role changes, or resignations.
Introduction
When there are management changes, team restructuring, or when an existing appraiser resigns, HR Admins may need to update the assigned appraiser to ensure the performance cycle continues smoothly.
BrioHR allows HR Admins to change an employee’s appraiser at any time during an active performance cycle.
Step-by-Step Guide: Changing Employee's Performance Appraiser
Step 1 - Log In to BrioHR Account
Log in to your BrioHR account using your registered credentials.
Step 2 - Access the Performance Management Module
Navigate to HR Lounge > Performance Management.

Step 3 - Open the Employees Section
1. Click Employees under the Performance Management module.
2. Locate the Appraiser column in the employee list.

3. Search for the employees whose appraiser you want to update.

4. Choose one of the following options:
Option A: Assign Manager as Appraiser
Select Manager to automatically assign the employee's current manager as listed in their profile.
If the manager has changed (e.g., due to resignation), click the pencil icon to update the new manager's name.
Option B: Assign Another Employee as Appraiser
Select Employee and search for the new appraiser's name from the dropdown list.
NOTE:
You may assign more than one appraiser, but only the first-level appraiser can rate and provide feedback on the appraisal form.
After selecting the new appraiser(s), click Save.
You will now see the appraiser updated from the previous appraiser to the new one.

IMPORTANT:
Changing the appraiser during an active performance cycle will delete any information stored in the 'Summary' section of the employee's appraisal form.
Ensure that all necessary notes are back up or saved elsewhere before making changes.
See Also
- How to Set Up and Manage Employees for a Performance Cycle in BrioHR
- How to Set Up Performance Cycle in BrioHR
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I change the appraiser after the appraisal has already started?
Yes, you can change the appraiser at any time during the performance cycle.
2. Will the new appraiser see the previous appraiser’s comments?
Only completed Questions, Competencies and Objectives sections remain. Information in the Summary section will be removed once changes are made.
3. Can an employee have multiple appraisers?
Yes, but only the first-level appraiser can provide ratings and feedback. The second and onwards appraiser will review the ratings and feedback given by the first-level appraiser and provide feedback in the 'Summary' section before approving the final appraiser appraisal.
4. What happens if the manager resigns?
You can update the manager in the employee profile and reassign the new manager as the appraiser.
5. Do employees get notified when their appraiser is changed?
No, the employees won't be notified when their appraiser is changed.
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