By PromptLeadz · Reading time 25 minutes · 100 AI HR prompts across 5 categories · Calibrated for 2026 frontier models

What this pack covers

HR sits at the intersection of three disciplines that rarely show up in the same job description: operations (running a recruiting loop, a review cycle, a comp process at scale), policy (writing rules that survive audits, lawsuits, and changes of leadership), and emotional craft (delivering a termination, mediating a conflict, responding to a grievance, building a culture without performing one). Most HR content circulating online optimizes for the third bucket and ignores the first two. Most HR work in practice is the first two with occasional moments of the third.

This pack of 100 AI HR prompts is calibrated for the operating and policy buckets. The recruiting prompts produce job specs, hiring rubrics, and interview kits that produce calibrated decisions across a loop. The performance prompts produce reviews, calibration memos, and PIPs that survive peer-manager review and employment counsel scrutiny. The comp prompts produce band designs and pay equity audits that hold up in board reporting. The policy prompts produce handbook updates and remote work memos that audit cleanly. The employee relations and compliance prompts produce investigation intakes, termination memos, and DEI reporting that the legal team can defend.

The pack does not produce LinkedIn thought leadership about wellness, engagement, or the future of work. Those exist in abundance elsewhere. The pack also does not produce final legal documents on its own. The artifacts with legal exposure are flagged and require counsel review. Treat the prompts as drafting accelerators that get you to a working draft in minutes, freeing your time for the judgment, the conversation, and the review that actually require a human practitioner.

Five categories. The HR year end to end.

The five categories map to the five disciplines that determine whether a People function compounds or accumulates risk. Recruiting and Talent Acquisition comes first because hiring quality and pace set the ceiling on every other discipline. Onboarding and Employee Experience comes second because the first 90 days determine whether a hire reaches productivity or churns. Performance Management and Development comes third because the review cycle, calibration discipline, and IDP rigor decide whether the talent base improves over time. Compensation, Benefits, and Policy comes fourth because comp design and policy clarity are the largest single drivers of retention and the largest single source of legal exposure. Employee Relations, DEI, and Compliance comes fifth because investigations, terminations, layoffs, and compliance are the highest-stakes work, where the cost of a sloppy draft is catastrophic.

1. Job description draft with named scope

Role: [paste title, level, function, reporting line]. Team context: [paste]. Must-have skills: [paste]. Nice-to-have: [paste]. Draft a 500-word job description: the role purpose in two sentences, the named responsibilities (5-7), the named qualifications separated into required and preferred, the named compensation range and benefits highlights, the inclusive language audit (no "rockstar", "ninja", "guru", "high-energy"), the named application instructions. Job descriptions that list 15 must-have skills produce no qualified pipeline.

2. Interview kit for 4-stage loop

Role: [paste, level]. Hiring loop stages: [paste e.g. recruiter screen, hiring manager, technical, panel, executive]. Draft a 700-word interview kit: the named purpose per stage, the named questions per stage tied to leveling rubric, the named evaluator and time, the rubric per stage with specific behavioral evidence per dimension, the calibration prompt for each interviewer, the debrief structure. Interview loops without named stage purposes produce overlapping signal and missed dimensions.

3. Phone screen guide

Role: [paste]. Recruiter doing the screen: [paste experience level]. Draft a 400-word phone screen guide: the named opening (2 minutes to set expectations), the named filter questions for must-haves (10 minutes), the role pitch sequence (5 minutes), the named compensation and logistics alignment (5 minutes), the candidate questions (5 minutes), the named close with timeline commitment, the rubric for advance or pass. Phone screens that run as one-way pitches produce no filter.

4. Hiring rubric for IC role

Role: [paste title, level]. Required dimensions: [paste e.g. technical depth, problem-solving, communication, ownership]. Draft a 600-word IC rubric: each dimension with the leveling guide (what does meets-bar look like at this level, what does above-bar look like), the named behavioral evidence patterns, the named disqualifying signals (rare and specific), the scoring scale with anchors, the disagreement resolution rule. Rubrics without leveling guides produce score bias and interviewer drift.

5. Hiring rubric for manager role

Role: [paste manager level, scope]. Dimensions: [paste e.g. people-leadership evidence, cross-functional execution, technical credibility, judgment, scaling]. Draft a 700-word manager rubric: each dimension with leveling, the named behavioral evidence patterns required, the named gaps that disqualify at the level, the named scaling-vs-direct-management balance per role, the calibration anchors with example responses. Manager rubrics that focus only on tenure produce promotion-style hires for new functions.

6. Behavioral interview question bank

Role: [paste level, function]. Core competencies to assess: [paste 4-6]. Draft a 500-word question bank: 4-5 STAR-format behavioral questions per competency, the named probe-follow-up per question, the named red-flag signals to watch for, the named green-flag signals, the time allocation per question. Behavioral interviews that rely on a generic question set produce shallow signal.

7. Technical interview design

Technical role: [paste level, tech stack]. Required skills: [paste]. Draft a 600-word technical interview design: the named problem with progressive depth (start broad, drill down), the rubric mapped to leveling, the named follow-up probes per skill, the calibration anchors of meets-bar vs above-bar, the time allocation, the supporting environment (whiteboard, IDE, paired). Technical interviews without leveling rubrics produce interviewer-dependent scoring.

8. Reference check call guide

Candidate: [paste role under consideration, level]. Reference: [paste relationship to candidate]. Goal: [paste, e.g. validate technical depth, validate management ability, validate culture fit]. Draft a 300-word reference guide: the framing of the call, the 5 specific questions per goal, the listen-for items (hesitations, off-record asides, comparative framing), the closing question that earns honesty ("would you hire them again given the chance"). Reference calls that ask "what was it like working with them" produce no signal.

9. Offer letter draft

Candidate: [paste named role, level, start date]. Compensation package: [paste base, bonus, equity, signing, benefits]. Draft a 500-word offer letter: the named role with reporting line, the named compensation components, the named benefits highlights, the named conditions (background check, references, work authorization), the named offer expiration, the named next steps. Offer letters that bury equity terms produce candidate confusion at acceptance.

10. Salary negotiation response

Original offer: [paste]. Candidate counter: [paste]. Internal comp band and benchmarks: [paste]. Draft a 400-word negotiation response memo: the named honest assessment of the candidate counter against band and market, the named flex available (base, signing, equity, start date, title), the named recommended counter or hold, the buyer-side rationale to share with the candidate. Salary negotiations made by emotion produce internal pay equity issues; this prompt forces band discipline.

11. Counteroffer response from candidate's current employer

Candidate: [paste]. Counteroffer from current employer: [paste terms]. Original draw to leave: [paste]. Draft a 500-word counteroffer response memo: the named diagnostic on why the counter was offered (retention only, vs real recognition), the named research on counteroffer churn rates, the named conversation framework to have with the candidate, the named willingness from our side to address structural concerns (not just match). Counteroffer responses that just match the dollar number produce 12-month retention failures.

12. Decline letter to candidate

Candidate stage: [paste, e.g. phone screen, onsite, final]. Decline reason category: [paste]. Draft a 200-word decline letter: the respectful named acknowledgment of their time, the brief reason category without legal exposure, the named offer of feedback if they want it (optional), the named open door for future roles. Decline letters that try to explain too much create legal exposure; this version stays in the safe zone.

13. Hiring loop debrief template

Loop: [paste candidate, role, interviewers]. Interview scores: [paste per interviewer per dimension]. Draft a 500-word debrief template: the named independent presentation rule (each interviewer presents before discussion), the named dimensional review across interviewers, the named bar raiser perspective, the disagreement resolution mechanism, the named hire/no-hire decision with rationale, the named anti-bias check. Debriefs that drift to consensus before independent presentation produce groupthink hiring.

14. Bar raiser interview brief

Bar raiser: [paste experience, role]. Candidate stage: [paste]. Loop signal so far: [paste]. Draft a 400-word bar raiser brief: the named bar to maintain, the named gaps the bar raiser should probe, the calibration to recent hires at the level, the named veto authority and how to exercise it, the debrief participation role. Bar raisers without named gaps to probe duplicate other interviewers.

15. Diversity sourcing memo

Role: [paste]. Current pipeline composition: [paste]. Available sourcing channels: [paste]. Draft a 600-word diversity sourcing memo: the named gap honestly assessed in pipeline composition, the named expanded sourcing channels (named professional communities, named bootcamps, named referral programs), the named outreach approach respectful of candidates, the named blind screening discipline, the success metric. Diversity sourcing approached as quota produces neither quality nor diversity; this prompt forces structural changes that broaden the pipeline.

16. Recruiter handoff to hiring manager

Candidate: [paste, stage]. Hiring manager: [paste]. Recruiter notes: [paste]. Draft a 300-word recruiter handoff memo: the named candidate summary against rubric, the named hiring manager focus areas given gaps, the named comp band conversation status, the named timeline pressures, the named questions to validate next. Recruiter-to-hiring-manager handoffs without named focus areas waste hiring manager time.

17. Candidate experience audit

Recent candidate cohort: [paste size, roles, feedback]. Available data: [paste survey, drop-off, decline reasons]. Draft a 500-word candidate experience audit: the named friction points by stage, the named root cause hypotheses, the named structural changes (process, communication, timing, scheduling), the named owner per change, the success metric (offer acceptance, decline-with-reason rate, NPS). Candidate experience audits that report friction without named changes produce no improvement.

18. Time-to-hire diagnostic

Recent hires: [paste with time-to-hire per role]. Industry benchmarks: [paste]. Draft a 500-word diagnostic memo: the named gap from benchmark per role, the named stages where time accumulates (sourcing, screening, scheduling, decision, offer, acceptance), the named root cause per stage, the named action with timeline, the named owner. Time-to-hire diagnostics that report aggregate numbers without stage-level breakdown produce no fix.

19. Talent pipeline review

Active roles: [paste]. Pipeline status per role: [paste]. Hiring plan: [paste]. Draft a 500-word pipeline review memo: the named pipeline coverage per role, the named risks (single-source, narrow pipeline, off-target compensation), the named action per role, the named recruiting capacity check, the named escalation. Pipeline reviews without named risks produce surprises at the close.

20. Annual recruiting strategy memo

Headcount plan: [paste roles, levels, timing]. Current team and process state: [paste]. Draft a 700-word recruiting strategy memo: the named hiring volume and complexity by quarter, the named sourcing mix (inbound, referral, agency, direct), the named structural investments (ATS, branding, employee referral program), the named team capacity vs need, the named budget envelope, the success metric. Annual recruiting strategy memos without quarterly volume breakdowns produce reactive scrambles.

21. New-hire 30/60/90 plan

New hire: [paste name, role, level]. Manager: [paste]. Team context: [paste]. Draft a 600-word 30/60/90 plan: the 30-day milestones (relationships, environment, first deliverable), the 60-day milestones (first project owned, first measurable contribution), the 90-day milestones (autonomous contribution with measurable outcome), the named cadence of check-ins, the named success criteria, the named risk signals. 30/60/90 plans without measurable 90-day milestones produce drift in the first quarter.

22. First-week schedule

New hire: [paste role, location, remote/onsite]. Team setup: [paste]. Draft a 400-word first-week schedule: the named day-by-day agenda (introductions, system access, training, observation, first small task), the named meeting list with named participants and purpose, the named documentation to read, the named buddy and check-in cadence, the named end-of-week reflection. First-week schedules that overload with introductions produce exhausted new hires.

23. Manager onboarding checklist

Manager onboarding a new hire: [paste manager role, new hire role]. Draft a 400-word manager checklist: the named pre-arrival actions (equipment, access, welcome message, introductions), the day-one named actions, the named week-one 1:1 framework, the named 30-day check-in structure, the named documentation to share. Manager onboarding checklists are skipped when not assigned; this prompt forces named ownership.

24. Buddy program brief

Buddy program purpose: [paste]. Buddy and new-hire pairing: [paste]. Draft a 300-word buddy brief: the named purpose (cultural ambassador, practical resource, not the manager's substitute), the named scope (weeks 1-4 typical), the named cadence (named meetings, named topics), the named boundaries (what the buddy does not handle), the named success signals. Buddy programs without named scope produce role confusion.

25. Welcome packet

Company: [paste stage, ICP, voice]. New hire role: [paste]. Draft a 500-word welcome packet: the named brand summary in their language, the named team they joined with roles and Slack handles, the named systems and how-to summary, the named meeting cadences they belong to, the named first-week reading and resources, the named contacts for various questions. Welcome packets that read like marketing brochures fail to orient new hires.

26. Equipment and access requisition

New hire: [paste role, location, start date]. Standard equipment by role: [paste]. Draft a 200-word requisition memo: the named hardware, the named software access list, the named physical access (if applicable), the named timing (must arrive before start date), the named owner per item, the named escalation if any item is delayed. Equipment requisitions made the day before start produce day-one delays.

27. 90-day check-in survey

New hire: [paste]. Goal: [paste, e.g. employee retention insight, onboarding improvement]. Draft a 400-word 90-day check-in survey: the named 8-12 questions (mixed scale and open-ended), the named topics (clarity of role, manager support, peer relationships, tools and systems, development opportunities, intent to stay), the named anonymity policy, the named manager handling of results. 90-day surveys that ask too many questions produce low response rates.

28. New-hire feedback synthesis

Survey results: [paste themes, scores, quotes]. Cohort: [paste size, period]. Draft a 500-word synthesis memo: the named top three themes positive and negative, the named statistical significance check, the named systemic insights (vs individual outliers), the named structural actions, the named owner per action. Survey results presented without synthesis produce no action.

29. Engagement survey design

Company size: [paste]. Last engagement survey timing: [paste]. Goals: [paste]. Draft a 600-word engagement survey design: the named question categories (manager, role, growth, recognition, leadership, inclusion), the named question count per category (4-6 typical), the validated framework anchor (Gallup Q12, custom, hybrid), the named anonymity and confidentiality policy, the named communication plan, the named timeline. Engagement surveys without communication plans produce low response and high suspicion.

30. Engagement survey results memo

Survey results: [paste scores by category, by team, by tenure]. Draft a 700-word results memo: the named top-line score with year-over-year comparison, the named highest-scoring areas and the cause hypothesis, the named lowest-scoring areas with the structural diagnosis, the named team-level patterns, the named action plan with owners and timeline, the named follow-up survey commitment. Engagement results presented without an action plan produce cynicism.

31. Pulse survey question bank

Pulse survey cadence: [paste, e.g. monthly, quarterly]. Areas of focus: [paste]. Draft a 400-word pulse question bank: the named 5-7 questions, the named scale, the named rotation (which questions appear when), the named consistency questions across all pulses, the named reporting cadence. Pulse surveys with shifting questions produce no longitudinal signal.

32. Onboarding NPS diagnostic

Onboarding NPS scores: [paste with comments]. Period: [paste]. Draft a 400-word NPS diagnostic: the named score categorized by role, function, manager, the named promoter themes, the named detractor themes, the named structural changes per detractor theme, the named owner. Onboarding NPS reported without diagnosis produces no improvement.

33. Remote onboarding plan

New hire: [paste role, location]. Remote-first or hybrid: [paste]. Team distribution: [paste]. Draft a 500-word remote onboarding plan: the named pre-arrival shipped equipment and async materials, the named synchronous touchpoints in week 1, the named cross-team introductions in async format, the named culture-translation moments (rituals, in-jokes, communication norms), the named manager extra-touch cadence, the named risks specific to remote. Remote onboarding handled the same as onsite produces lonely first 90 days.

34. Re-boarding plan (return from leave)

Returning employee: [paste role, length of leave, type of leave]. Team and product changes during leave: [paste]. Draft a 400-word re-boarding plan: the named gentle re-entry schedule (often partial week 1), the named catch-up materials, the named team and stakeholder reintroductions, the named role calibration (same scope, expanded scope, modified scope), the named cadence with manager, the named accommodation if needed. Re-boarding ignored produces talent loss within 90 days of return.

35. Cohort onboarding design

Cohort: [paste size, roles, start date]. Draft a 600-word cohort onboarding design: the named cohort programming (shared learning, executive talks, cross-functional rotations), the named individual-vs-cohort time split, the named cohort buddy system, the named graduation milestone, the named ongoing cohort cadence post-graduation. Cohort onboarding that drowns the individual role-specific work produces frustration.

36. Probation period decision memo

Employee: [paste, role, hire date, probation length]. Performance during probation: [paste with evidence]. Draft a 500-word probation decision memo: the named performance against role-defined success criteria, the named strengths with evidence, the named concerns with evidence, the named decision (pass, extend probation, terminate), the named rationale, the named comms plan, the named next steps. Probation decisions made without documented evidence produce wrongful termination exposure.

37. Onboarding documentation audit

Current onboarding documentation: [paste inventory]. Pain points: [paste from new hires and managers]. Draft a 500-word documentation audit: the named gaps (missing topics, outdated content, named owners absent), the named overlaps and contradictions, the named recommended owner per topic, the named refresh cadence, the named single source of truth structure. Onboarding documentation without named owners produces stale wikis.

38. Manager 1:1 framework

Manager and direct report: [paste roles, tenure]. Current 1:1 cadence: [paste]. Draft a 400-word 1:1 framework: the named cadence (typically weekly 30-45 min), the named structure (their topics first, manager updates, growth conversation, action items), the named no-go territory (status updates can be async), the named rolling agenda doc owner. 1:1s that drift into status updates without a growth conversation waste both people's time.

39. Employee experience risk register

Current employee experience data: [paste engagement, NPS, attrition, exit interview themes]. Draft a 600-word EX risk register: the named risks by category (manager quality, comp, growth, workload, leadership, culture), the named likelihood and impact per risk, the named mitigation per risk, the named owner, the review cadence, the escalation criteria. EX risk registers without named owners drift into hypothetical lists.

40. Year-end EX review

Year data: [paste engagement scores, attrition, NPS, major events]. Draft a 700-word year-end EX review memo: the named year-over-year movements per metric, the named EX investments that paid off, the named investments that did not, the named EX risks emerging, the named next-year focus areas, the named budget implication. EX reviews that report metrics without causal analysis produce no learning.

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41. Performance review template for IC

IC: [paste role, level, tenure]. Performance period: [paste]. Goals from last cycle: [paste]. Outcomes: [paste with evidence]. Draft a 600-word review: the named goals hit with specific evidence, the named goals missed with cause and lesson, the named behaviors meeting/not meeting bar with examples, the named bar definition, the named trajectory (improving, flat, declining), the named commitments for next cycle, the named development focus. IC reviews that praise generally and criticize vaguely produce no behavior change.

42. Performance review template for manager

Manager: [paste level, tenure, span]. Performance period: [paste]. Team outcomes and team health: [paste]. Draft a 700-word manager review: the named team outcomes against goals, the named team health signals (engagement, attrition, calibration distribution), the named manager behaviors with evidence (decisions made, people development moves, cross-functional execution), the named gaps with development plan, the named trajectory. Manager reviews that ignore team-level outcomes miss the manager's actual job.

43. Calibration prep memo

Manager calibration: [paste cycle, direct reports with proposed ratings]. Outliers: [paste who I want to push for higher or lower]. Draft a 500-word calibration prep memo: the named cases to defend with specific evidence, the named cases to accept calibration on, the named questions about peer reports, the named team-level pattern to surface, the named bias self-check. Calibration without prep produces manager-by-manager bias rather than team-level fairness.

44. Calibration session facilitation

Calibration scope: [paste population, raters, structure]. Goals: [paste]. Draft a 500-word facilitation guide: the named opening (purpose, ground rules, anti-bias reminder), the named round-robin format (each manager presents their proposed distribution), the named challenge protocol, the named final decision rule, the named documentation requirement, the named follow-up communication plan. Calibration sessions without anti-bias reminders produce predictable demographic patterns.

45. PIP draft (legal-safe)

Employee: [paste, role, level, tenure, manager]. Issues: [paste specific examples and dates]. Prior conversations: [paste history]. Draft a 700-word PIP draft for employment counsel review: the named gap from bar with specific dated examples, the named measurable improvements expected (tied to behaviors not outcomes), the named support to be provided, the named timeline (typically 30/60/90), the named decision point and consequence, the named legal review steps. PIPs written defensively produce legal documents that do not improve performance; this version names the change required with documented evidence.

46. Promotion case memo

Employee: [paste current level, target level]. Tenure at level: [paste]. Evidence of next-level work: [paste]. Gaps: [paste]. Draft a 600-word promotion memo for the calibration committee: the named projects demonstrating next-level scope, the named decisions demonstrating next-level judgment, the named gaps with closing plan, the named comparison to recent promotions at the same level, the named recommendation. Promotion memos without explicit next-level evidence produce calibration friction.

47. Lateral move evaluation

Employee: [paste current role, requesting move to]. Performance current: [paste]. Manager-in-target-role read: [paste]. Draft a 400-word evaluation memo: the named case for the move (skill fit, growth, retention), the named case against (current team gap, performance, fit), the named tradeoff, the named recommendation, the transition plan. Lateral moves prioritizing retention over fit produce damaged target teams.

48. Demotion memo

Employee: [paste current role, proposed lower role]. Performance reality: [paste]. Draft a 500-word demotion memo for legal review: the named factual performance issues, the named alternative considered (PIP, role change, exit), the named demotion rationale tied to role match not punishment, the named comp implication, the named comms plan, the named follow-up cadence. Demotions handled without legal review produce wrongful action claims.

49. Individual development plan (IDP)

Employee: [paste current level, growth signals, stated aspirations]. Honest read on trajectory: [paste]. Draft a 500-word IDP: the named 12-month target (specific level or scope), the named projects that would build evidence, the named manager support, the named employee ownership required, the named external resources, the named check-in cadence. IDPs without specific projects become wishlists.

50. Coaching conversation prep

Employee: [paste, role, issue or development area]. Recent context: [paste]. Draft a 400-word coaching prep: the named opening that surfaces the issue without rehearsing it, the named specific examples, the named open questions to draw out their perspective, the named development frame, the named action commitments, the named follow-up. Coaching conversations rehearsed as scripts often fail.

51. Hard-conversation script

Issue: [paste, e.g. attitude, quality, collaboration, attendance]. Employee and context: [paste]. Draft a 400-word hard-conversation script: the named opening that names the issue clearly, the named 3-4 specific examples, the named boundary (what is not changing), the named path forward, the named response if they disagree, the named response if they ask "am I being fired". Hard conversations rehearsed as scripts often fail; this version provides anchors.

52. Feedback delivery framework

Feedback to deliver: [paste topic, urgency]. Relationship and context: [paste]. Draft a 300-word framework: the named timing (private, soon-after-the-event), the named specific observation in behavior terms, the named impact, the named request for change, the named follow-up commitment. Feedback delivered in performance reviews months later produces no change.

53. 360 feedback summary

Employee: [paste]. Raters: [paste roles, count]. Raw feedback themes: [paste]. Draft a 500-word 360 summary: the named consensus strengths, the named consensus development areas, the named outlier perspectives with context, the named manager-direct-report perspective gaps, the named development recommendation. 360 summaries that report verbatim quotes produce defensive responses.

54. Goals (OKR or SMART) setting

Employee: [paste role, level]. Cycle: [paste]. Team objectives: [paste]. Draft a 400-word goals framework: the named 3-5 goals with measurable criteria, the named alignment to team and company priorities, the named stretch vs commit balance, the named check-in cadence, the named adjustment protocol. Goals set without measurable criteria become subjective at review.

55. Performance dispute memo

Dispute: [paste employee disagreement with rating or decision]. Original decision: [paste]. Draft a 500-word dispute response memo for HR review: the named acknowledgment of the disagreement, the named documented evidence supporting the decision, the named legitimate consideration of alternative interpretation, the named decision (uphold, modify, escalate), the named process for further appeal. Performance disputes responded to defensively produce escalations.

56. Performance trend analysis

Population: [paste size, function, time period]. Available performance data: [paste]. Draft a 500-word trend analysis: the named distribution of ratings across cycles, the named drift patterns, the named demographic patterns warranting bias review, the named correlation to retention or promotion, the named action implications. Performance trend analysis skipped produces undetected calibration drift.

57. Manager effectiveness review

Manager population: [paste]. Available data: [paste engagement scores, attrition, calibration patterns, skip-level signals]. Draft a 600-word manager effectiveness review: the named effective managers with evidence, the named struggling managers with diagnosis, the named development or change actions, the named programs to support manager development, the named escalation. Manager effectiveness assessed only by output produces over-extended high performers and under-developed average managers.

58. Skip-level meeting prep

Skip: [paste their team, level, tenure]. Stated topic: [paste]. Likely real topic: [paste]. Draft a 300-word skip-level prep: the named open question to start (broad, not "how is it going"), the named listen-for items (manager-related signals, team friction, calibration concerns), the named things you will not promise, the named action coming out. Skip-levels that produce listening without follow-through erode trust faster than skipping them.

59. Talent review (9-box) preparation

Team: [paste population]. Performance and potential data: [paste]. Draft a 500-word 9-box prep memo: the named placement per employee with rationale, the named high-potential cases and development plan, the named low-performer cases with action, the named hidden gem cases, the named bias check, the named action commitments per quadrant. 9-box exercises that produce placements without action produce no value.

60. Succession planning memo

Role: [paste critical role]. Incumbent: [paste]. Available internal candidates: [paste]. Draft a 600-word succession memo: the named successor candidates with readiness assessment (ready now, ready in 1-2 years, ready in 3+ years), the named development required per candidate, the named external option assessment, the named risk if incumbent departs unexpectedly, the named action plan. Succession planning skipped produces panic hires when key roles open.

61. Comp band design memo

Roles in scope: [paste]. Market data sources: [paste, e.g. Radford, Pave, Mercer]. Compensation philosophy: [paste]. Draft a 700-word comp band design memo: the named role families and levels, the named market percentile target per band, the named base/bonus/equity split, the named geographic differentials, the named in-band progression rules, the named compression management approach, the named refresh cadence. Comp bands designed without geographic differentials produce equity issues at international expansion.

62. Annual comp review plan

Population: [paste]. Cycle timing: [paste]. Budget envelope: [paste percent of payroll]. Draft a 600-word comp review plan: the named review timeline with milestones, the named manager input process, the named calibration mechanism, the named approval chain, the named communication plan to employees, the named special-case handling (PIPs, parental leave, internal moves). Comp reviews without calibration mechanisms produce manager-by-manager bias.

63. Off-cycle comp adjustment memo

Employee: [paste, current comp, market position, performance]. Adjustment proposed: [paste]. Draft a 400-word off-cycle memo: the named rationale (retention risk, market correction, internal equity, exceptional performance), the named adjustment amount, the named precedent risk, the named approval needed, the named comms plan. Off-cycle adjustments granted without precedent analysis produce internal equity issues.

64. Equity refresh memo

Employee: [paste, current equity, vesting status, tenure]. Refresh proposal: [paste]. Draft a 500-word equity refresh memo: the named rationale (vesting curve, performance, retention), the named amount tied to comp band, the named vesting structure, the named tax considerations, the named approval chain, the named comms plan. Equity refresh granted without rationale produces internal equity questions.

65. Pay equity audit

Population: [paste]. Comp data and demographic data: [paste with privacy protections]. Draft a 700-word pay equity audit memo for legal review: the named statistical methodology (regression analysis controlling for legitimate factors), the named protected class analysis, the named unexplained variance findings, the named remediation if needed, the named legal privilege considerations, the named ongoing monitoring. Pay equity audits run without legal privilege produce discoverable risk.

66. Sign-on bonus structure

Hire situation: [paste candidate situation, comp components]. Standard policy: [paste]. Draft a 300-word sign-on bonus memo: the named rationale (relocation, prior employer bonus forfeit, competitive close, market correction), the named amount, the named clawback structure if any, the named approval. Sign-on bonuses granted without clawback structures produce no retention insurance.

67. Severance package memo

Departing employee: [paste role, level, tenure, separation reason]. Standard severance policy: [paste]. Draft a 500-word severance memo for legal review: the named severance amount per company policy and tenure, the named additional consideration if any, the named release and non-disparagement requirements, the named outplacement support, the named comms and timing, the named legal review steps. Severance packages issued without legal review produce wrongful claims.

68. Benefits open enrollment comms

Plan year: [paste]. Benefits changes: [paste]. Audience: [paste]. Draft a 600-word open enrollment comms plan: the named announcement timeline, the named summary of changes in employee language, the named decision support resources, the named enrollment window and method, the named FAQ, the named follow-up. Benefits comms that bury changes in jargon produce low engagement and post-enrollment complaints.

69. Benefits utilization review

Benefits program: [paste plans, costs, utilization]. Period: [paste]. Draft a 500-word utilization review: the named program-by-program utilization rate, the named cost per utilization, the named under-utilized benefits, the named structural barriers to utilization, the named recommendations (keep, modify, retire, expand), the named cost implication. Benefits utilization reviews skipped produce premium increases without insight.

70. Leave policy memo (parental or medical)

Policy in scope: [paste current state]. Jurisdictions: [paste]. Goals: [paste]. Draft a 600-word leave policy memo for legal review: the named eligibility, the named duration, the named pay structure, the named job protection, the named coordination with statutory leave, the named return-to-work process, the named comms plan. Leave policies drafted without jurisdiction-specific legal review produce compliance gaps.

71. PTO policy review

Current PTO policy: [paste]. Pain points: [paste]. Industry benchmarks: [paste]. Draft a 500-word PTO review: the named honest assessment (accrual, carryover, payout, sabbatical, unlimited), the named utilization patterns, the named legal considerations by jurisdiction, the named alternative structures, the named recommendation, the named transition plan if changing. PTO policy changes made without jurisdiction-specific legal review produce wage claims.

72. Remote and hybrid work policy

Current state: [paste]. Strategy direction: [paste]. Draft a 600-word policy memo: the named work arrangement options, the named eligibility per role family, the named expectations (core hours, response time, equipment, expense reimbursement), the named compliance by jurisdiction (tax, workers comp, data security), the named manager guidance, the named revision cadence. Remote policies drafted without tax and workers comp by jurisdiction produce surprise liabilities.

73. Code of conduct draft

Company values and risk areas: [paste]. Jurisdictions: [paste]. Draft a 700-word code of conduct draft for legal review: the named standards (integrity, anti-harassment, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, social media, gifts and entertainment), the named reporting mechanism, the named non-retaliation commitment, the named training and acknowledgment cadence, the named enforcement mechanism. Codes of conduct drafted without legal review produce unenforceable provisions.

74. Travel and expense policy memo

Current T&E policy: [paste]. Pain points: [paste]. Draft a 500-word T&E memo: the named allowance categories with limits, the named approval thresholds, the named documentation requirements, the named non-allowable expenses, the named exceptions process, the named audit approach. T&E policies without named exceptions process produce manager workarounds.

75. Compliance training rollout

Training topic: [paste, e.g. anti-harassment, security, code of conduct]. Population: [paste]. Jurisdictions: [paste compliance requirements]. Draft a 500-word rollout plan: the named training content and provider, the named jurisdictional compliance requirements, the named timing and cadence, the named completion tracking, the named consequence of non-completion, the named refresh cadence. Compliance training rolled out without tracking produces audit findings.

76. Compensation philosophy memo

Company stage: [paste]. Strategic priorities: [paste]. Draft a 700-word compensation philosophy memo: the named market percentile targets, the named base-bonus-equity mix philosophy, the named geographic and role-family differentials, the named performance-pay linkage, the named transparency approach (open bands, sharing levels), the named review cycle. Compensation philosophies drafted aspirationally diverge from practice within a year.

77. Geographic pay differential memo

Current geographic policy: [paste]. New geographies entering: [paste]. Draft a 500-word geographic memo: the named tier structure (typically 3-5 tiers), the named cost-of-labor benchmarks per tier, the named differential per tier, the named remote-from-low-tier-while-titled-high-tier handling, the named transition rules for relocating employees, the named comms plan. Geographic differentials applied inconsistently produce internal equity claims.

78. International expansion comp memo

Target country: [paste]. Headcount plan: [paste]. Draft a 600-word international comp memo: the named local market benchmarks, the named statutory benefits and minimums, the named employer of record vs entity decision, the named equity feasibility in jurisdiction, the named tax and payroll considerations, the named timeline. International expansion comp planned without local legal counsel produces compliance gaps.

79. Stock option exercise communications

Event triggering exercise comms: [paste, e.g. departing employee, expiring options, tender offer]. Affected population: [paste]. Draft a 400-word exercise comms: the named clear deadline, the named tax implications (general, recommend tax advice), the named exercise mechanism, the named contact for questions, the named consequence of non-exercise. Stock exercise comms that lack clear deadlines produce employee disputes after expiration.

80. Annual comp budget memo

Headcount: [paste]. Strategic priorities: [paste]. CFO envelope: [paste percent of payroll]. Draft a 700-word comp budget memo: the named merit pool percentage, the named promotion pool, the named market correction pool, the named retention bonus pool, the named new hire variance, the named special cases reserve, the named board approval timing. Comp budgets without named reserves produce CFO conflicts mid-cycle.

81. Workplace investigation intake memo

Complaint received: [paste source, named parties, allegations, date]. Draft a 500-word investigation intake memo for legal review: the named complaint summary in factual terms, the named immediate protective actions (separation of parties if needed, named interim measures), the named investigator assignment with appropriate seniority and independence, the named scope of investigation, the named confidentiality commitments, the named timeline. Investigations begun without intake memos produce process inconsistency that hurts later defensibility.

82. Investigation findings memo

Investigation: [paste scope, witnesses interviewed, documents reviewed]. Findings: [paste]. Draft a 700-word investigation findings memo for legal review: the named scope and methodology, the named witness summary with credibility assessment, the named documentary evidence, the named factual findings (substantiated, unsubstantiated, partially substantiated), the named policy violation determinations, the named recommended actions, the named confidentiality and retention commitments. Investigation findings drafted without legal review produce discoverable risk.

83. Disciplinary action memo

Employee: [paste, role, prior disciplinary history]. Violation: [paste specific behavior with date and evidence]. Draft a 500-word disciplinary memo for legal review: the named policy violated with specific reference, the named factual basis with evidence, the named prior progressive discipline if applicable, the named action taken, the named expected change, the named consequence of recurrence, the named employee acknowledgment process. Disciplinary actions issued without legal review produce wrongful action claims.

84. Termination decision memo

Employee: [paste, role, tenure, manager]. Termination reason: [paste, performance, conduct, role elimination, refusal of role]. Documentation: [paste]. Draft a 600-word termination decision memo for legal review: the named reason in factual terms, the named documentation supporting the decision, the named alternatives considered, the named final pay calculation, the named severance and release if offered, the named separation logistics, the named legal review steps. Termination decisions made without documented evidence and counsel review produce wrongful termination claims.

85. Termination conversation script

Termination decision: [paste]. Logistics: [paste who attends, when, where, format]. Draft a 400-word termination conversation script for legal review: the named opening that delivers the decision clearly without preamble, the named factual reason in brief terms, the named information to share (final pay, benefits, return of property, severance if applicable), the named information NOT to share, the named anticipated reactions and responses, the named close. Termination conversations rehearsed without script produce inconsistent delivery and legal exposure.

86. Layoff plan memo

Business rationale: [paste]. Population affected: [paste size, functions, geographies]. Draft a 700-word layoff plan memo for legal review: the named business rationale with documentation, the named selection criteria with anti-bias review, the named WARN Act and equivalent jurisdictional notice requirements, the named severance structure, the named communication sequence (leadership, managers, affected, broader team, customers), the named transition support (outplacement, references), the named timeline. Layoff plans drafted without legal review of selection criteria produce discrimination claims.

87. Layoff communication plan

Layoff details: [paste]. Audiences: [paste affected employees, managers, surviving team, leadership, external]. Draft a 600-word communication plan: the named sequence and timing per audience, the named message per audience tied to what they need to know, the named spokesperson and approval chain, the named anticipated questions and prepared responses, the named follow-up actions, the named monitoring of impact. Layoff communications that leak or get sequenced poorly produce trust damage that compounds for years.

88. Layoff impact assessment

Proposed selection: [paste]. Workforce demographics: [paste]. Draft a 600-word adverse impact assessment memo for legal review: the named disparate impact analysis by protected class, the named statistical significance check, the named alternative selection criteria if disparate impact found, the named business necessity defense if criteria upheld, the named legal documentation requirements. Layoff selections without adverse impact analysis produce class action exposure.

89. Exit interview synthesis

Exit interview themes: [paste with role, tenure, reason for leaving]. Period: [paste]. Draft a 500-word exit synthesis memo: the named top themes positive and negative, the named patterns by manager or function, the named systemic insights (vs individual outliers), the named structural actions, the named owner per action. Exit interview data collected without synthesis produces no learning.

90. DEI annual report

Population demographics: [paste]. Programs in place: [paste]. Outcomes data: [paste hiring, retention, promotion, comp by protected class]. Draft a 700-word DEI annual report: the named workforce composition with year-over-year movement, the named hiring funnel by stage, the named retention by demographic, the named promotion rates, the named pay equity check, the named program outcomes, the named goals for next year, the named accountability mechanism. DEI reports that perform progress without honest data produce credibility loss.

91. DEI hiring goals memo

Current pipeline composition: [paste]. Strategic direction: [paste]. Legal jurisdiction: [paste affirmative action obligations if any]. Draft a 500-word DEI hiring goals memo for legal review: the named goal framing (aspirational vs commitment vs quota), the named jurisdictional considerations, the named pipeline expansion strategies, the named accountability mechanism, the named transparency approach. DEI hiring goals drafted without legal review of framing produce reverse discrimination claims.

92. ERG charter

Proposed ERG: [paste community focus]. Sponsor: [paste leadership sponsor]. Draft a 500-word ERG charter: the named mission and scope, the named membership criteria (typically open to allies), the named leadership structure and term, the named budget and time allocation, the named executive sponsor and reporting, the named programming approach, the named success measurement. ERG charters without budget and time allocation produce volunteer burnout.

93. Workplace conflict mediation prep

Conflict: [paste named parties, issue, history]. Draft a 400-word mediation prep: the named individual pre-meetings with each party, the named ground rules for joint session, the named structured agenda (each party heard, issues named, options generated, commitments made), the named follow-up commitments and cadence, the named escalation path if mediation fails. Mediations attempted without individual pre-meetings produce escalation.

94. EEOC charge response preparation

EEOC charge received: [paste allegations, named parties, dates]. Available documentation: [paste]. Draft a 700-word EEOC response preparation memo for legal counsel: the named position statement structure, the named factual chronology with documentation, the named legitimate non-discriminatory reasons for actions, the named witness availability, the named document preservation, the named response timeline. EEOC responses prepared without counsel produce admissions that damage later defense.

95. Wage and hour audit memo

Population: [paste exempt/non-exempt mix, time tracking practices]. Risk indicators: [paste]. Draft a 600-word wage and hour audit memo for legal review: the named classification audit (exempt vs non-exempt by role), the named time tracking compliance, the named overtime calculation review, the named meal and rest break compliance by jurisdiction, the named remediation if gaps found, the named legal privilege considerations. Wage and hour audits without legal privilege produce discoverable risk.

96. Anti-harassment policy update

Current policy: [paste]. Recent legal developments: [paste]. Jurisdictions: [paste]. Draft a 600-word anti-harassment policy update for legal review: the named prohibited conduct definitions, the named protected classes per jurisdiction, the named reporting mechanisms, the named non-retaliation commitment, the named investigation process, the named training cadence, the named acknowledgment requirements. Anti-harassment policies drafted without jurisdictional review produce coverage gaps.

97. Background check policy memo

Current practice: [paste]. Jurisdictions: [paste with ban-the-box and adverse action requirements]. Draft a 500-word background check memo for legal review: the named check categories by role family, the named timing in hiring process, the named ban-the-box compliance, the named adverse action process, the named third-party vendor due diligence, the named candidate disclosure and authorization. Background checks run without ban-the-box and adverse action compliance produce litigation exposure.

98. Reasonable accommodation memo

Accommodation request: [paste named accommodation, medical or other basis]. Role and essential functions: [paste]. Draft a 500-word interactive process memo for legal review: the named acknowledgment of the request, the named documentation requested, the named interactive process commitment, the named accommodation options considered, the named approved accommodation, the named denial rationale if denied, the named ongoing review cadence. Accommodation decisions made without documented interactive process produce ADA claims.

99. Whistleblower response protocol

Report received: [paste source, allegation type, named parties]. Draft a 500-word whistleblower response protocol for legal review: the named acknowledgment of the report, the named confidentiality commitments, the named non-retaliation protection, the named investigation assignment with independence, the named interim protective measures, the named external reporting if required, the named legal privilege considerations. Whistleblower reports handled without protocol produce retaliation claims.

100. Employee handbook annual review

Current handbook: [paste TOC, last update]. Recent legal developments and policy changes: [paste]. Draft a 600-word handbook annual review memo for legal review: the named jurisdictional compliance gaps, the named outdated policies, the named missing policies, the named consistency check across policies, the named update plan with owners, the named republication and acknowledgment process. Employee handbooks left un-updated produce policy enforcement disputes when actual practice has evolved.

How the prompts fit a real HR year

Quarterly: calibration cycles, talent reviews, manager effectiveness pulses, pipeline reviews, comp adjustments, policy updates as needed.

Semi-annually: performance review cycle, comp review cycle, pay equity audit, manager 360s, succession planning, ERG portfolio review.

Annually: annual comp planning, comp band refresh, comp philosophy review, engagement survey, employee handbook review, DEI annual report, compliance training refresh, wage and hour audit, employee experience year-in-review, recruiting strategy memo, succession planning, ERG charter review.

Ad hoc: investigations, terminations, layoffs, leaves, accommodations, EEOC responses, whistleblower reports, policy escalations, hard conversations, exit interviews. These are the highest-stakes work and require counsel review.

A good investigation produces a defensible memo. A good calibration produces evidence-based decisions. A good layoff plan produces a process that survives litigation. The HR job is policy work, evidence work, and judgment work in combination.PromptLeadz AI HR Prompts Pack, Section 6

Five mistakes that wreck HR prompts

1. Filling the prompt with vibes instead of dated specific evidence. The prompts ask for specific behaviors, specific dates, specific dollar values, specific protected class data with appropriate privacy protections. Filling with "engaged", "strong performer", "team player" produces output that does not hold up under audit or legal review.

2. Treating the output as the final document. The prompts produce drafts. The actual artifact is the draft after the operator has edited for accuracy, removed LLM-cliche phrasing, and (for legal-sensitive artifacts) sent through employment counsel review. Shipping the LLM draft directly to an employee, a court filing, or a board report is professional malpractice.

3. Skipping the legal review step on high-exposure artifacts. The prompts contain explicit caveats on which artifacts require counsel review (terminations, investigations, PIPs, layoffs, EEOC, accommodation, severance, wage and hour, policies, code of conduct). The caveat is not optional. The cost of a sloppy LLM draft delivered to an employee or filed in a legal proceeding is catastrophic.

4. Treating LLM output as bias-neutral. The prompts ask for structured evidence and named criteria precisely because LLM output (and human judgment) can perpetuate bias when given unstructured inputs. Calibration, anti-bias review, and protected class analysis are not optional; they are part of the discipline.

5. Sharing internal-only artifacts externally. The prompts produce artifacts naming specific employees, comp data, investigation details, performance assessments, and protected class data. The outputs should not leave the HR leadership team or named approvers without explicit review.

Sources and further reading

The pack draws on a body of public work from senior people operations practitioners, employment law sources, and researchers. Recommended reading for HR leaders who want depth beyond the threads.

Patty McCord's Powerful on culture, performance, and the Netflix talent philosophy remains one of the most useful public bodies of work on operating HR.

Laszlo Bock's Work Rules on Google's people operations, especially calibration, hiring, and performance management, is foundational practitioner reading.

Jurgen Appelo's Management 3.0 on team and performance work in modern organizations.

The SHRM and HRCI bodies of knowledge remain the most rigorous public certification resources for US HR practitioners.

Employment law primers by firms like Littler Mendelson, Seyfarth Shaw, and Ogletree Deakins are publicly available and provide jurisdictional context for many of the policy and compliance prompts. Always supplement with your own counsel.

Lattice, Lever, and Greenhouse blogs provide practitioner-level content on review cycles, hiring, and engagement that supplements the certification literature.

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