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 levelshr_position_skill_requirements- Position skill requirements
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 byorganization_idvia 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