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Version: 1.0.0
Last Updated: 2026-03-20
Spec: HR-16 Succession Planning
Constitution Reference: Section 1.2 (Core Independence), Section 1.3 (Integration Patterns)

Overview

HR-16 manages succession planning, talent pipelines, and readiness assessments. It integrates with HR-10 (Performance) and HR-13 (Skills Matrix) to calculate readiness scores for potential successors.

Integration Points

Platform Foundation (PF) Dependencies

Required PF Features:
  • PF-12 (Reports): Succession planning reports, talent pipeline analytics
  • PF-10 (Notifications): Succession plan updates, readiness alerts

Consumer Core Dependencies (Downstream)

Internal HR Features:
  • HR-01 (Employee Directory): Employee context
  • HR-10 (Performance): Performance ratings for talent identification
  • HR-13 (Skills Matrix): Skill proficiency levels for readiness assessment

Integration Pattern: HR-13 Skills Integration

Tables Used:
  • hr_employee_skills - Employee skill inventory with proficiency levels
  • hr_position_skill_requirements - Position skill requirements
Integration Pattern:

Readiness Score Calculation Algorithm

Reference: This algorithm is used in T12 (Readiness Score Calculation).

Platform Integration Layer Usage

Consumes:
  • PF-12 (Reports): Succession planning reports, talent pipeline analytics via @/platform/reports
  • PF-10 (Notifications): Succession plan updates, readiness alerts via @/platform/notifications

Security Considerations

Multi-Tenancy

  • RLS Enforcement: All hr_succession_* tables filtered by organization_id via RLS policies

Role-Based Access Control

  • HR Admin: Full access to all succession planning data
  • Manager: View succession plans for direct reports and own position
  • Staff: View own succession plan only (if permitted)

Data Protection

  • PII Handling: Succession planning data may contain sensitive employee information; access controlled via RLS
  • Audit Trail: All succession plan changes logged via PF-04

Testing Requirements

  • Readiness score calculation algorithm works correctly
  • HR-13 skills integration queries work correctly
  • HR-10 performance rating integration works correctly
  • RLS policies enforce org isolation on succession planning queries
  • Platform integration layer usage works correctly

References