BambooHR Automation via Rube MCP workflow skill. Use this skill when the user needs Automate BambooHR tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): employees, time-off, benefits, dependents, employee updates. Always search tools first for current schemas and the operator should preserve the upstream workflow, copied support files, and provenance before merging or handing off.
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bamboohr-automation
description
BambooHR Automation via Rube MCP workflow skill. Use this skill when the user needs Automate BambooHR tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): employees, time-off, benefits, dependents, employee updates. Always search tools first for current schemas and the operator should preserve the upstream workflow, copied support files, and provenance before merging or handing off.
This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/bamboohr-automation from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.
Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.
This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.
BambooHR Automation via Rube MCP Automate BambooHR human resources operations through Composio's BambooHR toolkit via Rube MCP.
Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: Prerequisites, Common Patterns, Known Pitfalls, Limitations.
When to Use This Skill
Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: Automate BambooHR tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): employees, time-off, benefits, dependents, employee updates. Always search tools first for current schemas.
Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.
Use when provenance needs to stay visible in the answer, PR, or review packet.
Use when copied upstream references, examples, or scripts materially improve the answer.
Use when the workflow should remain reviewable in the public intake repo before the private enhancer takes over.
Operating Table
Situation
Start here
Why it matters
First-time use
metadata.json
Confirms repository, branch, commit, and imported path through the external_source block before touching the copied workflow
Provenance review
ORIGIN.md
Gives reviewers a plain-language audit trail for the imported source
Workflow execution
SKILL.md
Starts with the smallest copied file that materially changes execution
Supporting context
SKILL.md
Adds the next most relevant copied source file without loading the entire package
Handoff decision
## Related Skills
Helps the operator switch to a stronger native skill when the task drifts
Workflow
This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.
Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBESEARCHTOOLS responds
Call RUBEMANAGECONNECTIONS with toolkit bamboohr
If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete BambooHR authentication
Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
BAMBOOHRGETALL_EMPLOYEES - Get the employee directory [Required]
BAMBOOHRGETEMPLOYEE - Get detailed info for a specific employee [Optional]
For GETALLEMPLOYEES: No required parameters; returns directory
Imported Workflow Notes
Imported: Setup
Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.
Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit bamboohr
If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete BambooHR authentication
Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
Imported: Core Workflows
1. List and Search Employees
When to use: User wants to find employees or get the full employee directory
Tool sequence:
BAMBOOHR_GET_ALL_EMPLOYEES - Get the employee directory [Required]
BAMBOOHR_GET_EMPLOYEE - Get detailed info for a specific employee [Optional]
Key parameters:
For GET_ALL_EMPLOYEES: No required parameters; returns directory
For GET_EMPLOYEE:
id: Employee ID (numeric)
fields: Comma-separated list of fields to return (e.g., 'firstName,lastName,department,jobTitle')
Pitfalls:
Employee IDs are numeric integers
GET_ALL_EMPLOYEES returns basic directory info; use GET_EMPLOYEE for full details
The fields parameter controls which fields are returned; omitting it may return minimal data
Common fields: firstName, lastName, department, division, jobTitle, workEmail, status
Inactive/terminated employees may be included; check status field
2. Track Employee Changes
When to use: User wants to detect recent employee data changes for sync or auditing
Tool sequence:
BAMBOOHR_EMPLOYEE_GET_CHANGED - Get employees with recent changes [Required]
Key parameters:
since: ISO 8601 datetime string for change detection threshold
type: Type of changes to check (e.g., 'inserted', 'updated', 'deleted')
Pitfalls:
since parameter is required; use ISO 8601 format (e.g., '2024-01-15T00:00:00Z')
Returns IDs of changed employees, not full employee data
Must call GET_EMPLOYEE separately for each changed employee's details
Useful for incremental sync workflows; cache the last sync timestamp
3. Manage Time-Off
When to use: User wants to view time-off balances, request time off, or manage requests
Tool sequence:
BAMBOOHR_GET_META_TIME_OFF_TYPES - List available time-off types [Prerequisite]
BAMBOOHR_GET_TIME_OFF_BALANCES - Check current balances [Optional]
BAMBOOHR_GET_TIME_OFF_REQUESTS - List existing requests [Optional]
BAMBOOHR_CREATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST - Submit a new request [Optional]
BAMBOOHR_UPDATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST - Modify or approve/deny a request [Optional]
Key parameters:
For balances: employeeId, time-off type ID
For requests: start, end (date range), employeeId
For creation:
employeeId: Employee to request for
timeOffTypeId: Type ID from GET_META_TIME_OFF_TYPES
start: Start date (YYYY-MM-DD)
end: End date (YYYY-MM-DD)
amount: Number of days/hours
notes: Optional notes for the request
For update: requestId, status ('approved', 'denied', 'cancelled')
Pitfalls:
Time-off type IDs are numeric; resolve via GET_META_TIME_OFF_TYPES first
Date format is 'YYYY-MM-DD' for start and end dates
Balances may be in hours or days depending on company configuration
Request status updates require appropriate permissions (manager/admin)
Creating a request does NOT auto-approve it; separate approval step needed
4. Update Employee Information
When to use: User wants to modify employee profile data
Tool sequence:
BAMBOOHR_GET_EMPLOYEE - Get current employee data [Prerequisite]
Field-value pairs for the fields to update (e.g., department, jobTitle, workPhone)
Pitfalls:
Only fields included in the request are updated; others remain unchanged
Some fields are read-only and cannot be updated via API
Field names must match BambooHR's expected field names exactly
Updates are audited; changes appear in the employee's change history
Verify current values with GET_EMPLOYEE before updating to avoid overwriting
5. Manage Dependents and Benefits
When to use: User wants to view employee dependents or benefit coverage
Tool sequence:
BAMBOOHR_DEPENDENTS_GET_ALL - List all dependents [Required]
BAMBOOHR_BENEFIT_GET_COVERAGES - Get benefit coverage details [Optional]
Key parameters:
For dependents: Optional employeeId filter
For benefits: Depends on schema; check RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS for current parameters
Pitfalls:
Dependent data includes sensitive PII; handle with appropriate care
Benefit coverages may include multiple plan types per employee
Not all BambooHR plans include benefits administration; check account features
Data access depends on API key permissions
Imported: Prerequisites
Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
Active BambooHR connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit bamboohr
Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas
Examples
Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly
Use @bamboohr-automation to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.
Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.
Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review
Review @bamboohr-automation against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.
Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.
Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution
Use @bamboohr-automation for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.
Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.
Example 4: Build a reviewer packet
Review @bamboohr-automation using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.
Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.
Best Practices
Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.
Keep the imported skill grounded in the upstream repository; do not invent steps that the source material cannot support.
Prefer the smallest useful set of support files so the workflow stays auditable and fast to review.
Keep provenance, source commit, and imported file paths visible in notes and PR descriptions.
Point directly at the copied upstream files that justify the workflow instead of relying on generic review boilerplate.
Treat generated examples as scaffolding; adapt them to the concrete task before execution.
Route to a stronger native skill when architecture, debugging, design, or security concerns become dominant.
Troubleshooting
Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically
Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/bamboohr-automation, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all.
Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the external_source block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.
Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review
Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task.
Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.
Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization
Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better.
Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.
Related Skills
@00-andruia-consultant - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
@00-andruia-consultant-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
@10-andruia-skill-smith - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
@10-andruia-skill-smith-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
Additional Resources
Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.
Resource family
What it gives the reviewer
Example path
references
copied reference notes, guides, or background material from upstream
references/n/a
examples
worked examples or reusable prompts copied from upstream
examples/n/a
scripts
upstream helper scripts that change execution or validation
scripts/n/a
agents
routing or delegation notes that are genuinely part of the imported package
agents/n/a
assets
supporting assets or schemas copied from the source package
assets/n/a
Imported Reference Notes
Imported: Quick Reference
Task
Tool Slug
Key Params
List all employees
BAMBOOHR_GET_ALL_EMPLOYEES
(none)
Get employee details
BAMBOOHR_GET_EMPLOYEE
id, fields
Track changes
BAMBOOHR_EMPLOYEE_GET_CHANGED
since, type
Time-off types
BAMBOOHR_GET_META_TIME_OFF_TYPES
(none)
Time-off balances
BAMBOOHR_GET_TIME_OFF_BALANCES
employeeId
List time-off requests
BAMBOOHR_GET_TIME_OFF_REQUESTS
start, end, employeeId
Create time-off request
BAMBOOHR_CREATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST
employeeId, timeOffTypeId, start, end
Update time-off request
BAMBOOHR_UPDATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST
requestId, status
Update employee
BAMBOOHR_UPDATE_EMPLOYEE
id, (field updates)
List dependents
BAMBOOHR_DEPENDENTS_GET_ALL
employeeId
Benefit coverages
BAMBOOHR_BENEFIT_GET_COVERAGES
(check schema)
Imported: Common Patterns
ID Resolution
Employee name -> Employee ID:
1. Call BAMBOOHR_GET_ALL_EMPLOYEES
2. Find employee by name in directory results
3. Extract id (numeric) for detailed operations
Time-off type name -> Type ID:
1. Call BAMBOOHR_GET_META_TIME_OFF_TYPES
2. Find type by name (e.g., 'Vacation', 'Sick Leave')
3. Extract id for time-off requests
Incremental Sync Pattern
For keeping external systems in sync with BambooHR:
1. Store last_sync_timestamp
2. Call BAMBOOHR_EMPLOYEE_GET_CHANGED with since=last_sync_timestamp
3. For each changed employee ID, call BAMBOOHR_GET_EMPLOYEE
4. Process updates in external system
5. Update last_sync_timestamp
Time-Off Workflow
1. GET_META_TIME_OFF_TYPES -> find type ID
2. GET_TIME_OFF_BALANCES -> verify available balance
3. CREATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST -> submit request
4. UPDATE_TIME_OFF_REQUEST -> approve/deny (manager action)
Imported: Known Pitfalls
Employee IDs:
Always numeric integers
Resolve names to IDs via GET_ALL_EMPLOYEES
Terminated employees retain their IDs
Date Formats:
Time-off dates: 'YYYY-MM-DD'
Change detection: ISO 8601 with timezone
Inconsistent formats between endpoints; check each endpoint's schema
Permissions:
API key permissions determine accessible fields and operations
Some operations require admin or manager-level access
Time-off approvals require appropriate role permissions
Sensitive Data:
Employee data includes PII (names, addresses, SSN, etc.)
Handle all responses with appropriate security measures
Dependent data is especially sensitive
Rate Limits:
BambooHR API has rate limits per API key
Bulk operations should be throttled
GET_ALL_EMPLOYEES is more efficient than individual GET_EMPLOYEE calls
Response Parsing:
Response data may be nested under data key
Employee fields vary based on fields parameter
Empty fields may be omitted or returned as null
Parse defensively with fallbacks
Imported: Limitations
Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
