• SALARY
  • HISTORY
  • BENEFITS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve employee compensation data with your AI

Connect HiBob to your AI client once. From then on, you can pull specific payroll and salary details just by asking.

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Short answer

How can I get salary and payroll info using my AI?

Your AI uses HiBob tools to pull exact compensation figures, benefit details, and past payroll records. You'll get specific data points through simple text questions. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

Where your data lands

The outcomes of your queries

Your AI translates your questions into specific data lookups.

SALARY

Current pay details

The AI pulls real-time compensation numbers for specific employees. You get the exact figures stored in HiBob.

HISTORY

Past payroll records

You can look back at previous pay cycles to track changes. The AI retrieves these historical snapshots for you.

BENEFITS

Benefit breakdowns

Get details on employee benefits and perks. The AI finds the specific package info tied to an individual.

HUMAN

Manual updates

The AI only reads data. You still need to log into HiBob if you want to change a salary or edit a payroll run.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI maps your question to the right HiBob data tool.

  1. Analyze the query

    Your AI looks at your text to determine if you need current compensation or historical payroll data.

    get_employee_compensationget_payroll_history

  2. Fetch compensation

    The AI pulls the specific salary and benefit numbers requested for the employee.

    get_employee_compensation

  3. Retrieve history

    If you ask about past payments, the AI looks up the historical payroll records.

    get_payroll_history

  4. Format response

    The AI organizes the raw numbers into a clear, readable answer for you.

    get_employee_compensationget_payroll_history

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

Replace the names in brackets with the actual employees or dates you need.

HiBob Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — HiBob capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hibob-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kj9bUo5HFvX6caN27fmYz2B1hd9KfRliWMUz8D63/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • What is the current salary for [Employee Name]?

  • Show me the payroll history for [Employee Name] from last year.

  • List the benefit details for [Employee Name].

  • How much was [Employee Name] paid in their last payroll cycle?

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Start here

Connect HiBob once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and the full walkthrough lives on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change an employee's salary?

    No. The AI can only retrieve existing data. You must make any changes directly in HiBob.

  • 02

    Can I ask for payroll data for the whole company?

    Yes, as long as your HiBob permissions allow you to see that data, the AI can pull it.

  • 03

    Does the AI delete any payroll records?

    No. This MCP is read-only. It cannot delete or modify any information in HiBob.

  • 04

    Can I see benefit information?

    Yes, the AI can pull specific benefit details.

  • 05

    Will my HiBob password be shared with the AI?

    No. Vinkius manages the connection securely so your login stays private.

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