The Global Standard for HR Data Exchange

Streamline your HR integrations with JSON and XML schemas developed by industry experts for Recruitment, Payroll, Benefits, and more.

Modern Formats

Fully compliant JSON Schema and XML definitions designed for modern API-first architectures.

Interoperability

Ensure seamless data flow between ATS, HRIS, Payroll, and assessment platforms.

Community Driven

Built and maintained by a global consortium of HR tech leaders and developers.

Developer First Documentation

Our schemas provide a semantic framework for HR objects. Whether you're mapping a candidate profile or an employee's timecard, HR Open provides the blueprint.

  • Strongly typed entities
  • Extensible "UserArea" fields
  • Comprehensive domain coverage
{
  "personName": {
    "givenName": "Jane",
    "familyName": "Doe"
  },
  "communication": {
    "email": "jane.doe@example.com"
  },
  "workHistory": [...]
}