Overview
What is HR MCP Server?
The HR MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for HR operations, designed for use with Claude Desktop. It provides structured access to employee data, enabling lookups, searches, global leave management, and HR‑context‑aware text translation.
How to use HR MCP Server?
Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and start the server with npm start. Then connect Claude Desktop by selecting “Local Tool (via stdio)” as the tool type and pointing it to the server’s start script.
Key features of HR MCP Server
- Retrieve detailed employee information by ID
- Search employees by department, skills, location, and more
- Submit global leave requests with approval chains
- Translate text with awareness of HR/HCM terminology
- TypeScript runtime with Zod schema validation
- Centralized logging and tool‑based architecture
Use cases of HR MCP Server
- An HR manager asks Claude for an employee’s full profile, including benefits and skills.
- A recruiter searches for all engineers in Seattle with a top performance rating.
- An employee requests multi‑country leave with compliance reminders.
- A global HR team translates policy documents while preserving HR‑specific terms.
FAQ from HR MCP Server
How do I install the HR MCP Server?
Clone the repo, run npm install, then npm run build. The server is started with npm start.
What tools does the HR MCP Server provide?
Four tools: get_employee_info, search_employees, request_global_leave, and a translation prompt translate_text.
Can the server return sensitive employee information?
Yes. Tools like get_employee_info and search_employees accept an include_sensitive parameter to include sensitive fields.
What runtime does the HR MCP Server require?
Node.js and TypeScript. The server uses the @modelcontextprotocol/sdk and Zod for validation.
How does the translation tool handle HR terminology?
It detects source language automatically and translates with contextual awareness, preserving the technical meaning of HR‑specific terms like “benefits” and “period.”
