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ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Employee Service Management

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# Add or modify an HR skill

# Add or modify an HR skill {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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You can create HR skills and assign them to HR staff to assist with the
auto-assignment of HR cases and tasks.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_hr_core.admin

## About this task

The following procedure describes how to create and edit HR skills from the Skills
application. Although you can create and edit skills in the Manage HR Skills module, you must use the Skills application to assign child
skills.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllHR AdministrationManage RolesManage HR Skills.
2. Click New Skill or open an existing skill. {#t_CreateOrModifyHRSkills__1}
{#t_CreateOrModifyHRSkills__1}
3. Enter or edit the name of the Skill and Description. {#t_CreateOrModifyHRSkills__2}
{#t_CreateOrModifyHRSkills__2}
4. Click Submit to save your changes. {#t_CreateOrModifyHRSkills__3}
{#t_CreateOrModifyHRSkills__3}{#t_CreateOrModifyHRSkills__steps_HrSkillsCreate}

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