Updated IP Agreement

The HR-XML Consortium reviewed and revised their License Agreement around the HR-XML Standards. The intent was to strengthen the terms and conditions of the Agreement.  The updates will protect HR-XML’s Intellectual Property around the Standards while encouraging their distribution and use. 

If you have questions regarding the recent change to the HR-XML Standards, contact or +1 312-321-5162.

HR-XML Schemas

HR-XML is putting the finishing touches on the XML standards, 3.1 Release.  The new version of HR-XML standards will feature the following improvements:

• Screening Catalog describes a service provider's background check and/or screening catalog. 
• Work Eligibility supports the validation of employee eligibility via the I-9 form.
• Search Document provides a way for one system to request matching documents for a query against another system (e.g. ATS to Job Board).

HR IT Practitioners continue to update the HR-XML standards.  The 3.2 version of the HR-XML standards are going to focus on the following improvements:

• Work Eligibility supports the validation of employee eligibility between the designated agent and the U.S. Government E-Verify system.
• Screening Vendor supports background check information between the provider and CRA.
• Payroll HR Master supports the employee setup and maintenance into payroll system.
• Onboarding supports the transfer of candidate information between the ATS and HRIS.

Workgroup participation is a member benefit. If you are interested in participating in a development project, please contact .

Certified Solutions

The HR-XML certified logo indicates a solution provider is a technology leader and is ready to integrate flexibly and opportunistically with customers and partners. Each certified company has successfully completed a rigorous process developed by our own community. If there is no logo, there is no certification. View the most up-to-date certification lists.