Free self-assessment

HR Capability Self-Assessment

Answer these multiple-choice questions to get a quick picture of your overall HR capability level. There are 23 questions covering strategy, employee experience, performance, compliance, recruitment, stakeholder management and inclusion.

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1. Strategic HR & Workforce Planning

1.1 How confident are you in developing people strategies aligned to organisational goals?

1.1How confident are you in developing people strategies aligned to organisational goals?

AAdvanced — I can design people strategies that clearly align to organisational prioritiesBIntermediate — I can contribute to strategy development with guidanceCBasic — I understand the concepts but struggle to apply themDLimited — I am not confident developing people strategies

1.2 How well do you understand workforce planning concepts and methodologies?

1.2How well do you understand workforce planning concepts and methodologies?

AAdvanced — I understand workforce planning deeply and can apply multiple methodologiesBIntermediate — I understand key concepts and can apply them with supportCBasic — I know the fundamentals but wouldn't know how to apply themDLimited — I have minimal understanding of workforce planning

1.3 How well do you understand talent pipeline and succession planning concepts and how to apply them strategically?

1.3How well do you understand talent pipeline and succession planning concepts and how to apply them strategically?

AAdvanced — I understand talent pipeline and succession planning deeply and can design and apply effective strategiesBIntermediate — I understand key concepts and can contribute to planning activities with guidanceCBasic — I know the fundamentals but struggle to apply talent or succession planning concepts in practiceDLimited — I have minimal understanding of talent pipeline or succession planning principles

1.4 How often do you use data to inform decisions?

1.4How often do you use data to inform decisions?

AAdvanced — I consistently use data to guide decisions and identify trendsBIntermediate — I use data regularly when availableCBasic — I use data occasionally but inconsistentlyDLimited — I rarely use data to inform decisions

2. Employee Experience, Culture & Engagement

2.1 Employee Engagement — How confident are you in embedding practices that strengthen employee engagement?

2.1Employee Engagement — How confident are you in embedding practices that strengthen employee engagement?

AAdvanced — I identify root causes of engagement issues and embed practices that improve engagementBIntermediate — I identify engagement issues with some guidance and apply relevant practicesCBasic — I recognise engagement symptoms but struggle to understand the cause or apply solutionsDLimited — I am not confident identifying or addressing engagement issues

2.2 Psychological Safety — How confident are you in embedding practices that promote safe, supportive team environments?

2.2Psychological Safety — How confident are you in embedding practices that promote safe, supportive team environments?

AAdvanced — I identify root causes of psychological safety issues and embed practices that build trust and opennessBIntermediate — I identify psychological safety issues with some guidance and apply supportive practicesCBasic — I recognise symptoms but struggle to understand the cause or embed effective practicesDLimited — I am not confident identifying or addressing psychological safety issues

2.3 Organisational Values — How confident are you in embedding practices that reinforce an organisation's values?

2.3Organisational Values — How confident are you in embedding practices that reinforce an organisation's values?

AAdvanced — I embed practices that ensure a values-based culture and address any misalignment effectivelyBIntermediate — I identify values issues with some guidance and apply relevant practicesCBasic — I struggle to embed values effectivelyDLimited — I am not confident embedding values

3. Performance Management & Capability Development

3.1 How confident are you in managing underperformance fairly and consistently?

3.1How confident are you in managing underperformance fairly and consistently?

AAdvanced — I manage underperformance confidently and apply best practiceBIntermediate — I manage straightforward cases effectivelyCBasic — I understand the process but need guidanceDLimited — I am not confident managing underperformance

3.2 How familiar are you with designing & implementing performance frameworks?

3.2How familiar are you with designing & implementing performance frameworks?

AAdvanced — I understand frameworks deeply and can design fit-for-purpose solutionsBIntermediate — I understand key concepts and can design a basic frameworkCBasic — I know the basics but cannot apply them independentlyDLimited — I am unfamiliar with performance frameworks

3.3 How confident are you in identifying capability gaps?

3.3How confident are you in identifying capability gaps?

AAdvanced — I identify gaps accurately and recommend solutionsBIntermediate — I identify gaps with some guidanceCBasic — I recognise gaps but struggle to address themDLimited — I am not confident identifying capability gaps

3.4 How well do you understand learning and capability development principles?

3.4How well do you understand learning and capability development principles?

AAdvanced — I understand adult learning theory and apply it effectivelyBIntermediate — I understand key concepts and apply them with supportCBasic — I know the fundamentals but don't apply them consistentlyDLimited — I have minimal understanding of adult learning principles

4. HR Operations, Processes & Compliance

4.1 How familiar are you with employment legislation relevant to your role?

4.1How familiar are you with employment legislation relevant to your role?

AAdvanced — I interpret and apply legislation confidentlyBIntermediate — I understand key concepts and apply them with supportCBasic — I know the basics but need guidanceDLimited — I am unfamiliar with employment legislation

4.2 How confident are you in managing HR documentation and compliance processes?

4.2How confident are you in managing HR documentation and compliance processes?

AAdvanced — I maintain accurate, compliant records consistentlyBIntermediate — I manage documentation effectivelyCBasic — I understand requirements but need supportDLimited — I am not confident managing compliance processes

4.3 How confident are you in managing complex HR cases?

4.3How confident are you in managing complex HR cases?

AAdvanced — I manage grievances, investigations and contract disputes confidentlyBIntermediate — I manage standard cases effectivelyCBasic — I understand processes but need supportDLimited — I am not confident managing HR cases

4.4 How confident are you in using HR systems effectively?

4.4How confident are you in using HR systems effectively?

AAdvanced — I configure workflows, reporting and improvementsBIntermediate — I use HRIS confidently for daily tasksCBasic — I complete standard tasksDLimited — I struggle with HRIS functionality

5. Recruitment & Onboarding

5.1 How confident are you in managing end-to-end recruitment processes?

5.1How confident are you in managing end-to-end recruitment processes?

AAdvanced — I manage recruitment confidently and understand principlesBIntermediate — I manage recruitment consistentlyCBasic — I understand recruitment but need guidanceDLimited — I am not confident managing recruitment

5.2 How skilled are you in competency-based interviewing?

5.2How skilled are you in competency-based interviewing?

AAdvanced — I interview confidently and assess capability accuratelyBIntermediate — I interview effectively with some supportCBasic — I understand interview techniques but lack confidenceDLimited — I am not skilled in competency-based interviewing

5.3 How confident are you in designing or improving onboarding experiences?

5.3How confident are you in designing or improving onboarding experiences?

AAdvanced — I design onboarding that improves retention and engagementBIntermediate — I design effective onboarding with some supportCBasic — I understand onboarding but need guidanceDLimited — I am not confident designing onboarding

6. Stakeholder Management & Communication

6.1 How skilled are you in coaching managers?

6.1How skilled are you in coaching managers?

AAdvanced — I coach managers confidently in a range of situationsBIntermediate — I coach effectively with some supportCBasic — I can coach but lack confidence or depth of experienceDLimited — I am not skilled in coaching performance conversations

6.2 How confident are you in facilitating workshops or training sessions?

6.2How confident are you in facilitating workshops or training sessions?

AAdvanced — I facilitate confidently and engage all participantsBIntermediate — I facilitate effectivelyCBasic — I facilitate with supportDLimited — I am not confident facilitating sessions

6.3 How confident are you in building strong relationships across the organisation?

6.3How confident are you in building strong relationships across the organisation?

AAdvanced — I build strong, trusted relationships and am well respectedBIntermediate — I build effective relationshipsCBasic — I build relationships but inconsistentlyDLimited — I struggle to build relationships

7. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

7.1 How familiar are you with DEI principles and frameworks?

7.1How familiar are you with DEI principles and frameworks?

AAdvanced — I understand DEI deeply and apply frameworks confidentlyBIntermediate — I understand key DEI conceptsCBasic — I know the fundamentals but lack applicationDLimited — I am unfamiliar with DEI principles

7.2 How confident are you in embedding inclusive practices into everyday HR processes and decisions?

7.2How confident are you in embedding inclusive practices into everyday HR processes and decisions?

AAdvanced — I consistently embed inclusive practices and proactively remove barriers in HR processesBIntermediate — I apply inclusive practices in most situations with occasional guidanceCBasic — I understand inclusive practices but struggle to apply them consistentlyDLimited — I am not confident embedding inclusive practices into HR work

Please answer all 23 questions to see your results.