HR Calc Competency Library (Version 0.5)

Your comprehensive guide to professional skills and behaviors

Explore detailed competency frameworks designed for HR professionals and employees.

Discover behavioral indicators, proficiency levels, and development pathways for career growth.

How to Use

1
Explore
Browse competencies by category or search for specific skills.
2
Assess
Use behavioral indicators to assess current capabilities.
3
Develop
Follow development activities to build competencies.

Competency Categories

40
Core Competencies

Fundamental skills and behaviors applicable to all employees, regardless of their role or level within the organization.

23
Functional Competencies

Technical or job-specific skills and knowledge required for successful performance in particular functions or departments.

19
Leadership Competencies

Skills and behaviors required for individuals in leadership or managerial roles, focusing on strategic thinking and people management.

Problem Solving ID: 1

Category: Core

#analysis#critical thinking#innovation#solution generation

Communication (Verbal & Written) ID: 2

Category: Core

#clarity#listening#presentation#writing#verbal#persuasion

Teamwork and Collaboration ID: 3

Category: Core

#cooperation#team building#interpersonal#synergy#inclusion

Adaptability and Flexibility ID: 4

Category: Core

#resilience#agility#change management#flexibility#learning

Customer Focus ID: 5

Category: Core

#service#client relations#satisfaction#loyalty#experience#empathy

Initiative and Proactiveness ID: 6

Category: Core

#self-starter#autonomy#foresight#ownership#drive#action-oriented

Accountability and Responsibility ID: 7

Category: Core

#ownership#reliability#integrity#responsibility#commitment#trustworthiness

Innovation and Creativity ID: 8

Category: Core

#ideation#originality#breakthrough#design thinking#experimentation#problem-solving

Time Management and Organization ID: 9

Category: Core

#planning#efficiency#prioritization#productivity#scheduling#workflow

Decision Making ID: 10

Category: Core

#judgment#analytical#soundness#problem-solving#risk assessment#critical thinking

Critical Thinking ID: 11

Category: Core

#analysis#reasoning#evaluation#judgment#logic#objectivity

Emotional Intelligence ID: 12

Category: Core

#empathy#self-awareness#social skills#relationship management#self-regulation#interpersonal

Learning Agility ID: 13

Category: Core

#curiosity#adaptability#growth mindset#continuous learning#skill development#resilience

Ethical Conduct ID: 14

Category: Core

#integrity#honesty#compliance#transparency#fairness#trustworthiness

Resilience ID: 15

Category: Core

#fortitude#perseverance#stress management#adaptability#grit#emotional strength

Interpersonal Skills ID: 16

Category: Core

#communication#collaboration#empathy#relationship building#social skills#rapport

Conflict Resolution ID: 17

Category: Core

#mediation#negotiation#interpersonal#problem-solving#communication#peacemaking

Attention to Detail ID: 18

Category: Core

#accuracy#thoroughness#precision#quality#meticulousness#vigilance

Quality Orientation ID: 19

Category: Core

#excellence#standards#perfectionism#quality assurance#continuous improvement

Self-Awareness ID: 20

Category: Core

#introspection#emotional intelligence#self-reflection#authenticity#personal growth

Leadership and Influence ID: 21

Category: Leadership

#inspiration#motivation#influence#team development#vision#guidance

Strategic Thinking ID: 22

Category: Leadership

#vision#foresight#planning#analysis#long-term#direction

Coaching and Development ID: 23

Category: Leadership

#mentorship#feedback#talent development#empowerment#learning culture#growth

Change Management ID: 24

Category: Leadership

#transformation#transition#adaptation#agility#leadership#resistance management

Vision and Direction Setting ID: 25

Category: Leadership

#direction#purpose#inspiration#strategic planning#future-oriented#goal setting

Delegation ID: 26

Category: Leadership

#empowerment#trust#talent development#efficiency#autonomy#resource management

Talent Management ID: 27

Category: Leadership

#recruitment#retention#development#succession planning#workforce planning#DEI

Performance Management ID: 28

Category: Leadership

#goal setting#feedback#accountability#coaching#development#productivity

Building Trust ID: 29

Category: Leadership

#credibility#reliability#integrity#transparency#vulnerability#psychological safety

Empowering Others ID: 30

Category: Leadership

#autonomy#delegation#trust#talent development#initiative#ownership

Inspiring Others ID: 31

Category: Leadership

#motivation#vision#charisma#engagement#leadership presence#purpose

Cross-functional Collaboration (Leadership level) ID: 32

Category: Leadership

#collaboration#silos#integration#interdepartmental#synergy#alignment

Succession Planning ID: 33

Category: Leadership

#talent development#leadership pipeline#continuity#workforce planning#mentorship#future readiness

Organizational Development ID: 34

Category: Leadership

#organizational design#culture change#process improvement#change management#effectiveness#systems thinking

Executive Presence ID: 35

Category: Leadership

#presence#gravitas#confidence#influence#communication#poise

Data Analysis ID: 36

Category: Functional

#analytics#statistics#interpretation#insights#data management#business intelligence

Project Management ID: 37

Category: Functional

#planning#execution#risk management#stakeholder management#delivery#coordination

Financial Acumen ID: 38

Category: Functional

#financial planning#cost control#resource allocation#budgeting#accounting#profitability

Technical Proficiency (General IT) ID: 39

Category: Functional

#digital literacy#software proficiency#IT skills#troubleshooting#productivity tools

Digital Literacy ID: 40

Category: Core

#technical proficiency#software proficiency#IT skills#cybersecurity#productivity tools#digital transformation

Research Skills ID: 41

Category: Functional

#investigation#data collection#analysis#synthesis#information literacy#credibility

Report Writing ID: 42

Category: Functional

#writing#documentation#communication#clarity#structure#analysis

Presentation Skills ID: 43

Category: Functional

#public speaking#delivery#visuals#persuasion#engagement#communication

Negotiation Skills ID: 44

Category: Functional

#bargaining#persuasion#conflict resolution#deal-making#influence#strategy

Data-Driven Decision Making ID: 45

Category: Core

#data analysis#decision science#analytics#evidence-based#insights#critical thinking

Digital Transformation Acumen ID: 46

Category: Leadership

#digitalization#technology adoption#innovation#business model innovation#change leadership#agility

Global & Cultural Awareness ID: 47

Category: Core

#cultural intelligence#diversity#inclusion#globalization#international business#intercultural communication

Business Acumen ID: 48

Category: Core

#commercial awareness#financial literacy#market understanding#strategic awareness#industry knowledge#profitability

Continuous Improvement ID: 49

Category: Core

#process improvement#efficiency#optimization#quality improvement#lean#kaizen

Remote Work Effectiveness ID: 50

Category: Core

#remote collaboration#virtual teamwork#self-management#digital communication#work-life integration#autonomy

Intellectual Curiosity ID: 51

Category: Core

#curiosity#learning#exploration#inquiry#knowledge acquisition#open-mindedness

Resilience Engineering (Leadership Level) ID: 52

Category: Leadership

#crisis management#business continuity#adaptability#systems thinking#learning from failure#robustness

Mentorship ID: 53

Category: Leadership

#guidance#talent development#coaching#knowledge transfer#leadership development#sponsorship

Resourcefulness ID: 54

Category: Core

#ingenuity#problem-solving#adaptability#innovation#persistence#self-reliance

Systems Thinking ID: 55

Category: Core

#holistic thinking#interconnectedness#root cause analysis#organizational design#problem-solving#complexity

User Experience (UX) Design ID: 56

Category: Functional

#user-centered design#usability#prototyping#user research#interaction design#accessibility

Business Intelligence (BI) ID: 57

Category: Functional

#data analysis#reporting#dashboards#data visualization#insights#decision support

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) ID: 58

Category: Functional

#customer service#sales management#marketing automation#customer data#customer loyalty#client relations

Ethical AI & Data Governance ID: 59

Category: Core

#AI ethics#data privacy#algorithmic bias#transparency#accountability#responsible innovation

Vendor Management ID: 60

Category: Functional

#procurement#supply chain#contract management#negotiation#risk management#supplier relations

Cybersecurity Awareness ID: 61

Category: Core

#information security#data protection#phishing#malware#data privacy#risk mitigation

Analytical Storytelling ID: 62

Category: Core

#data communication#data visualization#persuasion#insights#narrative#influence

Problem Detection & Diagnosis ID: 63

Category: Core

#diagnosis#root cause analysis#investigation#troubleshooting#analysis#foresight

Risk Management ID: 64

Category: Core

#risk assessment#mitigation#contingency planning#uncertainty management#forecasting#compliance

Conflict Prevention ID: 65

Category: Core

#proactive communication#clarity#consensus building#harmonious environment#mediation#psychological safety

Business Process Improvement ID: 66

Category: Functional

#process optimization#efficiency#lean#automation#quality#workflow design

Cross-cultural Communication ID: 67

Category: Core

#intercultural#global#communication style#non-verbal cues#cultural sensitivity#language barrier

Vendor Relationship Management ID: 68

Category: Functional

#supplier management#partnership#collaboration#negotiation#value creation#strategic alliances

Client Onboarding & Retention ID: 69

Category: Functional

#customer success#customer loyalty#churn prevention#client relations#customer experience#onboarding

Product Vision & Strategy ID: 70

Category: Functional

#product management#market research#innovation#roadmap#user needs#competitive advantage

Sales & Business Development ID: 71

Category: Functional

#sales#revenue generation#client acquisition#negotiation#lead generation#market expansion

Problem Formulation ID: 72

Category: Core

#problem definition#framing#diagnosis#inquiry#critical thinking#scoping

Cross-Functional Awareness ID: 73

Category: Core

#interdepartmental#silos#collaboration#holistic view#dependencies#organizational understanding

Continuous Learning Mindset ID: 74

Category: Core

#growth mindset#learning agility#self-development#curiosity#adaptability#skill acquisition

Attention to Safety ID: 75

Category: Core

#safety protocols#hazard identification#risk prevention#workplace safety#compliance#health and safety

Global Market Acumen ID: 76

Category: Functional

#international business#market analysis#global strategy#geopolitics#cultural awareness#competitive intelligence

Sales Forecasting ID: 77

Category: Functional

#forecasting#sales planning#demand planning#analytics#prediction#statistical modeling

Supply Chain Management ID: 78

Category: Functional

#logistics#inventory management#procurement#demand planning#supply chain optimization#resilience

Ethical Sourcing & Sustainability ID: 79

Category: Functional

#sustainability#ethical sourcing#CSR#environmental impact#social responsibility#supply chain ethics

Regulatory Compliance ID: 80

Category: Functional

#compliance#regulations#governance#legal#risk management#ethics

Budget Management ID: 81

Category: Functional

#financial planning#cost control#resource allocation#fiscal management#profitability#financial analysis

Change Leadership ID: 82

Category: Leadership

#transformation#transition#adaptation#agility#resistance management#visionary leadership