hiring-plan

Identify startup hiring bottlenecks and plan early hires with roles, compensation, and onboarding.

1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ComputerConnection/z-combinator --skill hiring-plan
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Skill: hiring-plan
Source: https://github.com/ComputerConnection/z-combinator/tree/main/skills/hiring-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ComputerConnection/z-combinator --skill hiring-plan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hiring constraints are a critical early bottleneck for startups; this Skill provides a structured framework to identify bottlenecks, align hires to the most impactful roles, and create a concrete hiring roadmap.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bottleneck analysis to determine whether to hire now or wait for traction
  • Detailed profiles for Hire #1, Hire #2, and Hire #3 with job specs, compensation, and rationale
  • Compensation benchmarking and equity guidance to attract initial talent
  • Culture and interview design guidance including values and an interview question bank
  • A practical 30-60-90 onboarding plan and a reusable Hiring Plan playbook template

Quick Start

Answer the guided questions to generate your tailored HIRING-PLAN.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about hiring-plan

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify hiring bottlenecks to decide if my startup should recruit now or wait for traction?

Identifying hiring bottlenecks involves analyzing operational constraints to determine if early recruitment is necessary or if waiting for traction is better. This Skill applies a structured framework to capture bottlenecks and align hires to the most impactful roles for your startup.

How do I plan early startup hires and define roles for my first employees?

Planning early startup hires requires creating detailed profiles for initial roles with specific job specs and rationales. This Skill generates structured profiles for your first hires, including precise role definitions and hiring timelines to build a concrete recruitment roadmap.

What is the best way to structure compensation and equity benchmarks for initial startup recruitment?

Compensation benchmarking and equity guidance are structured to attract initial talent by aligning pay with market standards. This Skill provides concrete compensation benchmarks to ensure your startup's early recruitment offers are competitive and appropriately structured.

How do I design interview questions and culture values for startup recruitment?

Designing interview questions and culture values for startup recruitment involves defining core principles and building a targeted question bank. This Skill provides culture and interview design guidance, including values and an interview question bank to evaluate candidate alignment.

Can I use this framework to create a 30-60-90 day onboarding plan for my first hires?

You can use this framework to create a 30-60-90 day onboarding plan for your first hires. The Skill generates a practical onboarding roadmap and a reusable Hiring Plan playbook template to seamlessly integrate new employees into your startup.

Does this approach work for founders optimizing hiring timelines and compensation for an early-stage startup?

This approach works specifically for founders seeking to optimize hiring timing, role definitions, and compensation for an early-stage startup. It applies a structured framework to align recruitment with your startup's specific bottleneck constraints and culture values.