How to Create a SharePoint Employee Directory in Microsoft 365 (Without Coding)
Finding colleagues in a large organisation can be frustrating when SharePoint’s out-of-the-box options are limited. Many companies want a simple, searchable employee directory integrated directly into Microsoft 365 - without custom development or ongoing headaches. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to set up a SharePoint employee directory, why it matters for collaboration, and how modern web parts like ours make it effortless.
5/8/20241 min read
Why an Employee Directory Matters
Improves collaboration across teams & locations
Helps HR onboard faster
Saves IT from constant “who handles payroll?” questions
Boosts adoption of your intranet
Limitations of Out-of-the-Box SharePoint
Improves collaboration across teams & locations
Default “People Search” is not intuitive
User Profiles aren’t visually engaging
Difficult for non-technical staff to use
No built-in “staff directory view”
Options for Building an Employee Directory
Custom coding (SPFx) – flexible, but high maintenance
Third-party tools – fast to deploy, fully supported
Hybrid approaches – using search + profiles (but limited)
The Easy Way – Using a SharePoint Web Part App
Plug-and-play directory experience
Filter by department, location, skills
Mobile-friendly & branded
No need to manage code or servers
Next Steps
If you’re planning a modern intranet or want to improve staff collaboration, a dedicated employee directory is essential.
Try our SharePoint Employee Directory Web Part and see how quickly you can get set up.
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