> ## Documentation Index
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# HR Capabilities: Governed Actions and Authorizations

> Reference the governed capabilities available in the Human Resources domain, including read, write, communication, and workflow actions with concrete examples.

Every action in the HR domain is a governed capability. Capabilities define what can be done, who is authorized, the scope of the action, and the receipt that is generated. Write capabilities always require source-system feedback.

## Read Capabilities

| Capability          | Example                                   | Authorization             |
| ------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| `hr.candidate.read` | View candidate profile and pipeline stage | Recruiter, Hiring Manager |
| `hr.employee.read`  | View employee directory entry and history | HRBP, Manager             |
| `hr.offer.read`     | View offer details and approval chain     | Recruiter, Offer Approver |
| `hr.review.read`    | View review form and feedback             | Manager, Reviewee         |

## Write Capabilities

| Capability                  | Example                             | Authorization                |
| --------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `hr.candidate.stage.update` | Move candidate to onsite or offer   | Recruiter                    |
| `hr.offer.create`           | Draft and submit offer for approval | Recruiter, Compensation Team |
| `hr.employee.status.update` | Process transfer or termination     | HRBP, People Ops Lead        |
| `hr.review.launch`          | Start a performance review cycle    | HRBP                         |
| `hr.policy.attest`          | Record employee policy attestation  | Employee (self)              |

## Communication Capabilities

| Capability                  | Example                            | Authorization |
| --------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------- |
| `hr.candidate.email.send`   | Send offer or rejection email      | Recruiter     |
| `hr.notification.broadcast` | Announce review launch to managers | HRBP          |

## Workflow Capabilities

| Capability                      | Example                                    | Authorization |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ------------- |
| `hr.workflow.onboarding.start`  | Trigger onboarding for a new hire          | People Ops    |
| `hr.workflow.offboarding.start` | Initiate offboarding and access revocation | HRBP          |

<Warning>
  Write capabilities may trigger human approval steps depending on the scope and policy configuration.
</Warning>

## Related

* [Skills](/internal-docs/domains/human-resources/skills)
* [Workflows](/internal-docs/domains/human-resources/workflows)
* [How It Works: Governed Actions](/how-it-works/governed-actions)