AI Prompts for HR & People Operations

Write a job description for a [job title] role at [company type] in [industry]. Include: a compelling opening about the role's impact (not just duties), 6-8 key responsibilities using action verbs, 'must-have' requirements (keep to true essentials) vs. 'nice-to-have' qualifications, salary range placeholder, benefits highlights, and growth opportunities. Use inclusive language, avoid gendered terms, and remove unnecessary requirements that could discourage diverse candidates.

Create 10 behavioral interview questions for a [job title] position that assess: problem-solving ability, collaboration skills, leadership potential, adaptability, and culture fit. For each question, provide: the STAR-formatted ideal answer structure, what a strong vs. weak response looks like, and a follow-up probe question. Include 2 situational questions specific to [industry] challenges.

Draft a performance review for an employee in the [role] position. Based on these notes: [paste bullet points about their performance — achievements, areas for improvement, goals met/missed]. Write: an overall performance summary, 3-4 specific strengths with examples, 2-3 development areas with constructive framing, goal achievements assessment, and 3 SMART goals for the next review period. Use balanced, professional language that motivates rather than discourages.

Draft a company policy for [policy topic — e.g., remote work, PTO, code of conduct] for a [company size] company in [industry/location]. Include: purpose statement, scope (who it applies to), detailed guidelines with specific examples, manager responsibilities, employee responsibilities, exception process, and consequences of violation. Use clear, unambiguous language and note where legal review is recommended.

Create a comprehensive onboarding checklist for a new [role] hire at [company type]. Cover: pre-start preparations (IT setup, access, welcome package), day 1 activities (orientation, introductions, workspace setup), week 1 goals (training, 1:1s, initial tasks), 30-day milestones, 60-day milestones, and 90-day success criteria. Assign ownership for each task (HR, manager, IT, buddy). Include a feedback checkpoint schedule.

Design a 15-question employee engagement survey for a [company size] company. Include questions covering: job satisfaction, manager relationship, career growth, work-life balance, company culture, and team dynamics. Use a mix of 1-5 scale questions and open-ended questions. For each question, explain what insight it measures and what a concerning score would indicate. Include an introduction message and an anonymous participation guarantee statement.

Draft a termination letter for an employee being let go due to [reason — performance/restructuring/role elimination]. Include: clear statement of the decision, effective date, reason explained professionally and factually, severance details placeholder, benefits continuation information placeholder, return-of-property instructions, a reference to the exit interview process, and a compassionate closing. The tone should be respectful, direct, and legally careful. Note areas requiring legal review.

Propose 5 employee culture initiatives for a [company size] [remote/hybrid/in-office] company in [industry]. For each initiative: describe the program, explain the employee engagement problem it addresses, outline implementation steps, estimate budget and time investment, define success metrics, and provide a 3-month pilot plan. Focus on initiatives that build genuine connection, not performative team-building.