HR product gate
Use this skill when
- Starting a new capability (Orchestrator step 1)
- Writing or reviewing Feature briefs and UAC
- QA derives tests from acceptance criteria
- Scope, persona, or friction checks are in play
Do not use this skill when
- T0 docs-only chore with
step 1 chore N/A - Pure infra with no user-visible outcome (still may need brief/spike ADR)
Instructions
- Read references/operating-model.md.
- Verify brief under
docs/product/feature-briefs/or spike ADR exists. - Confirm PO gate: user, pain, outcome, scope boundary filled.
- Emit PO checkpoint (≤6 lines) before Architecture.
- Use standard HR terms (paystub, earnings statement, headcount — not invented jargon).
- Value delivery hook (T1+) — When the brief ships this cycle, note S&OP cycle ID and point to
specs/templates/value-delivery-record.md; defer supply/reconcile to@devops-product-lifecycle.
Resources
- references/operating-model.md
- docs/product/feature-brief-template.md
- docs/product/stakeholder-value-plan.md §3 — demand priorities
Limitations
- Product gate only — not implementation or legal advice