• STAFF INFO
  • ORG DATA
  • QUICK SEARCH
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to query employee directory data with your AI

Connect your HRIS to your AI client once. From then on, you can pull personnel info and company details just by asking.

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Short answer

Can I ask my AI for employee info from my HRIS?

Yes. Your AI uses the Merge MCP to pull specific employee records and company data through chat. You'll get direct answers about staff and organizational details. Here is how it works.

The outcomes

Where your data lands

The AI turns your questions into specific HRIS lookups.

STAFF INFO

Get employee details

Your AI pulls specific staff records, including roles and contact info, directly into your chat. You get the exact data points you ask for.

ORG DATA

View company info

Ask about company-wide details or organizational structures. The AI fetches the relevant company data from your HRIS.

QUICK SEARCH

Find specific people

Instead of scrolling through a directory, just name a person. Your AI finds their profile and provides the details you need.

HUMAN REVIEW

Verify sensitive info

The AI provides the data, but you remain responsible for verifying any sensitive HR information before using it for official tasks.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask a question.

The AI translates your plain English into specific API calls to your HRIS.

  1. Identify the request

    Your AI analyzes your question to see if you are looking for a person or a company.

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  2. Search employees

    The AI scans your directory to find the specific staff members that match your request.

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  3. Search companies

    If you ask about the organization, the AI pulls the relevant company-level details.

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  4. Format the answer

    The AI takes the raw data from the HRIS and presents it as a clear response in your chat window.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to test the connection.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the names and company details with your actual data.

Merge Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RTk0yVGvdWBQ4xdxBT0AT5yMpyjMWvbsF0SQraFg/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 — Merge capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "merge-unified-integration-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RTk0yVGvdWBQ4xdxBT0AT5yMpyjMWvbsF0SQraFg/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Who is the manager for Sarah Jenkins?

  • List all employees in the Engineering department.

  • What is the official name and ID for our company?

  • Show me the contact information for the marketing team.

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Start here

Connect Merge once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start chatting with your HR data.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change employee records?

    No. This MCP only allows the AI to read and list data. It cannot edit, delete, or create new employee records.

  • 02

    Can I use this to delete a user from my HRIS?

    No. The available tools are limited to retrieving information. You must use your HRIS dashboard for any deletions.

  • 03

    Does the AI see all my company data?

    The AI only accesses the data it needs to answer your specific question via the provided tools.

  • 04

    What happens if I ask for someone not in the directory?

    The AI will tell you it couldn't find a matching employee record in your HRIS.

  • 05

    Can I export this data to a spreadsheet?

    The AI can display the data in chat, but it does not have a tool to directly write or export files to your local drive.

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