Build skills-based hiring with competency frameworks
Define organization-wide competency frameworks, map them to job profiles and pay bands, get AI-powered test recommendations, and measure skills gaps across candidates and employees.
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Move from role-based to skills-based hiring
Visual competency framework builder
Define competencies with descriptions, proficiency levels, and behavioral indicators. Organize into frameworks for different career tracks or job families.
Job profile competency mapping
Link job profiles to competency frameworks. Set required proficiency levels per role. Map competencies to pay bands for transparent career progression.
AI-powered test recommendations
AI analyzes your job competencies and recommends optimal assessment types (case study, SJT, MCQ) with effectiveness scores for each competency you are targeting.
Everything you need to operationalize competency models
From framework design to skills gap measurement, manage your entire competency-based talent system.
Framework templates
Start with pre-built frameworks for common roles (engineering, product, sales, operations) or build custom frameworks from scratch tailored to your organization.
Proficiency level mapping
Define proficiency scales (e.g., Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert) and map each level to job grades, pay bands, or seniority tiers.
Intelligent test matching
AI calculates which test types (case study, SJT, MCQ) are most effective for measuring each competency. Get confidence scores and recommended test combinations.
Competency gap analysis
Measure candidate or employee competencies against job requirements. Visualize gaps and strengths. Identify training needs or promotion readiness.
Reusable across use cases
Use the same competency framework for hiring, internal assessments, promotions, and L&D programs. Consistent measurement across all talent processes.
Career path visualization
Map competency requirements across job levels. Show employees clear competency milestones for career progression from junior to senior roles.
From framework design to hiring decisions
Build competency-based talent systems that drive objective, skills-focused hiring and development.
Design your competency framework
Define core competencies for your organization or job family. Specify proficiency levels, behavioral indicators, and alignment to business objectives. Import from templates or build custom.
Map to job profiles and assessments
Link competencies to specific job profiles with required proficiency levels. Get AI recommendations for which assessments best measure each competency. Configure test combinations.
Measure and act on competency data
Assess candidates or employees against framework competencies. Identify gaps, strengths, and development areas. Make data-driven decisions on hiring, promotions, and training investments.
Competency frameworks grounded in research
Built on IO psychology best practices and validated through real-world hiring outcomes.
Research-backed competency models
Our framework approach draws on established IO psychology research and validated competency modeling practices. We help you build frameworks that predict job performance, not just check boxes.
Validated test-competency mapping
Our AI recommendations are based on empirical data linking test types to competency measurement effectiveness. We continuously validate these mappings against hiring outcomes.
Bias reduction through structure
Competency-based hiring reduces bias by focusing on measurable skills rather than proxies like pedigree or years of experience. Standardized frameworks ensure consistent evaluation.
Continuous framework refinement
Track which competencies predict success in your organization. Refine frameworks over time based on performance data. Kaairo helps you evolve competency models as roles change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a competency framework?
A competency framework is a structured model defining the skills, knowledge, and behaviors required for success in specific roles or across an organization. It typically includes competency definitions, proficiency levels, and behavioral indicators.
Can I create multiple competency frameworks?
Yes. Create organization-wide frameworks, department-specific frameworks, or job family frameworks. You might have separate frameworks for engineering, sales, and operations, each with unique competencies.
How does AI recommend which tests to use?
AI analyzes your job profile competencies and calculates effectiveness scores for each test type (case study, SJT, MCQ) based on which competencies each test measures well. For example, case studies are highly effective for problem-solving competencies, while SJTs excel at measuring behavioral competencies.
Can I map competencies to pay bands?
Yes. Define proficiency levels for each competency and map them to pay grades or salary bands. This creates transparent career progression: employees see which competencies they need to develop for promotion.
How do I measure competency gaps?
Once candidates or employees complete assessments, Kaairo maps their scores to competencies in your framework. You will see a visual gap analysis showing current proficiency vs. required proficiency for the target role.
Can I use the same framework for hiring and internal assessments?
Absolutely. This is the power of competency frameworks: consistent measurement across all talent processes. Use the same framework for hiring, performance reviews, promotions, and L&D program design.
Do you provide competency framework templates?
Yes. We provide starter templates for common roles (software engineering, product management, sales, operations, consulting). You can use these as-is, customize them, or build entirely custom frameworks.
How granular should competency definitions be?
We recommend 5-10 core competencies per framework with 3-5 proficiency levels each. Too granular becomes administratively burdensome; too broad loses predictive power. We provide guidance during setup.
Build a competency-based hiring system
Talk to us about designing and operationalizing competency frameworks for your organization.
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