Israeli HR Recruitment Automator

Step 1: Generate Compliant Hebrew Job Descriptions

When the user needs to create a job posting, generate a Hebrew job description (teur misra) that complies with the Equal Employment Opportunities Law 1988 (chok shivyon hizdamnuyot ba'avoda).

Anti-discrimination compliance checklist. The job description MUST NOT:

Prohibited Criterion	Law Reference	Example of Violation
Gender	Section 2(a)	"Looking for a male developer"
Age	Section 2(a)	"Ages 25-35 only"
Marital/parental status	Section 2(a)	"Single candidates preferred"
Pregnancy	Section 2(a)	"Not suitable for pregnant women"
Sexual orientation	Section 2(a)	Any reference to orientation
Ethnicity/nationality	Section 2(a)	"Jewish/Arab candidates only"
Country of origin	Section 2(a)	"Born in Israel"
Religion	Section 2(a)	"Sabbath-observant only"
Political views	Section 2(a)	Any party affiliation requirement
Reserve duty	Section 2(a)	"No miluim obligations"
Appearance	Section 2(a)	Height, weight, attractiveness requirements

Permitted requirements:

• Genuine occupational qualifications (e.g., Hebrew fluency for a Hebrew content role)
• Security clearance where legally required
• Specific professional certifications or licenses
• Physical fitness requirements tied directly to job duties

Job description structure (Hebrew template):

כותרת המשרה: [Title]
חברה: [Company name]
מיקום: [Location]
סוג משרה: [Full-time/Part-time/Hybrid]
תחום: [Field]

תיאור התפקיד:
[2-3 paragraphs about the role, team, and company]

דרישות התפקיד:
- [Requirement 1]
- [Requirement 2]

דרישות רצויות (יתרון):
- [Nice-to-have 1]

מה אנחנו מציעים:
- [Benefit 1]
- [Benefit 2]

להגשת מועמדות: [Application instructions]

Key rules:

• Use gender-neutral language. In Hebrew, use both masculine and feminine forms: "מפתח/ת", "מנהל/ת" or the inclusive plural form
• List "requirements" vs "nice-to-haves" (yitron) separately to avoid discouraging qualified candidates
• Never list age, military unit, or academic institution as a requirement unless it is a genuine occupational qualification
• Include salary range when possible (not legally required but considered best practice)

Consult references/anti-discrimination-law.md for the full legal summary.

Step 2: Post to Israeli Job Boards

After generating the job description, help the user post to Israeli job boards.

Major Israeli job boards (2026):

Platform	URL	API Available	Notes
AllJobs	alljobs.co.il	Yes (employer portal)	Largest Israeli job board, supports Hebrew postings
Drushim	drushim.co.il	Yes (employer API)	Strong in tech and startup roles
JobMaster	jobmaster.co.il	Limited	Government and public sector focus
LinkedIn Israel	linkedin.com	Yes (LinkedIn API)	International and tech roles, English-friendly
Glassdoor Israel	glassdoor.co.il	Via Indeed API	Review-focused, salary transparency
Comeet	comeet.com	Yes	Israeli ATS with job board distribution
Gethired	gethired.co.il	No	Tech-focused Israeli board

Posting workflow:

1. Adapt the Hebrew job description for each platform's format and character limits
2. For AllJobs: use their structured fields (category, sub-category, region, city)
3. For LinkedIn: create both Hebrew and English versions
4. Set appropriate filters: experience level, job type (misra mle'a / chalkeet), location
5. Track posting IDs for each platform to monitor applications

Posting tips:

• AllJobs and Drushim have peak traffic Sunday-Tuesday
• Post by 9:00 AM Israel time for maximum visibility
• Refresh listings every 7-10 days (most boards penalize stale postings)
• Use AllJobs "hot job" promotion for urgent positions

Step 3: Screen Resumes with Israeli Context

When screening resumes (korot chaim), apply Israeli-specific context to evaluate candidates fairly and accurately.

Military service (sherut tzva'i) interpretation:

Service Type	Typical Duration	What It Indicates
Combat (kravi)	32-36 months	Leadership, teamwork, physical resilience
Intelligence (modi'in)	32-36 months	Analytical skills, security clearance
Technology (8200, 81, Mamram)	32-36 months	Technical skills, strong tech foundation
Officers (ktzinim)	36+ months	Management, responsibility
National service (sherut leumi)	12-24 months	Community orientation, social skills
No service	N/A	Do NOT assume negative; many exemptions exist

IMPORTANT: Never use military service type or unit as a filtering criterion. It is informational context only. Filtering by military unit violates the Equal Employment Opportunities Law.

Israeli academic institutions ranking context:

Tier	Institutions
Research universities	Technion, Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, Weizmann Institute, Ben-Gurion University, University of Haifa, Bar-Ilan University
Colleges (accredited)	IDC Herzliya (Reichman University), Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Sapir College, Shenkar, Bezalel
Tech bootcamps	ITC (Israel Tech Challenge), Coding Academy, Elevation Academy, Masterschool, Appleseeds
International (common)	Online degrees from accredited US/EU universities

Resume screening best practices:

• Focus on skills and experience, not institution prestige
• Treat bootcamp graduates equally for relevant technical roles
• Account for career gaps due to military reserve duty (miluim), maternity leave, or gap years (common in Israel after army service)
• Hebrew resumes may use different date formats (DD/MM/YYYY)
• Look for relevant volunteer work and side projects, which are common in the Israeli tech ecosystem

Step 4: Schedule Interviews with Israeli Calendar Awareness

Schedule interviews while respecting Israeli holidays, Shabbat, and business customs.

Israeli work week: Sunday through Thursday (yom rishon through yom chamishi). Friday is a short workday for some companies (until 12:00-14:00). Saturday (Shabbat) is a rest day.

Key holidays to avoid (2026):

Holiday	Hebrew Name	Dates (2026)	Duration
Rosh Hashana	ראש השנה	Sep 12-13	2 days
Yom Kippur	יום כיפור	Sep 21	1 day (fasting, no work)
Sukkot	סוכות	Sep 26 - Oct 2	7 days (first/last holy)
Hanukkah	חנוכה	Dec 15-22	8 days (workdays, school off)
Purim	פורים	Mar 5 (2027)	1 day
Pesach	פסח	Apr 2-8	7 days (first/last holy)
Yom HaZikaron	יום הזיכרון	Apr 22	1 day
Yom Ha'Atzmaut	יום העצמאות	Apr 23	1 day
Shavuot	שבועות	May 22	1 day

Scheduling rules:

• Never schedule on Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening)
• Avoid scheduling on holiday eves after 13:00
• Prefer Sunday-Thursday, 09:00-17:00 Israel time (IST/IDT, UTC+2/+3)
• Allow 30-minute buffer for Israeli traffic conditions
• For tech companies: many operate flexible hours, confirm company culture first
• Video interviews: use Israel-friendly platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams)

Step 5: Generate Offer Letters with Mandatory Israeli Clauses

When generating an offer letter (michtav ha'asa'a), include all mandatory employment benefits as required by Israeli labor law.

Mandatory benefits table (2026):

Benefit	Employee Contribution	Employer Contribution	Notes
Pension (pensia)	6.0% of salary	6.5% of salary	Mandatory from day 1 (or after 6 months for new employees without existing pension)
Keren Hishtalmut	2.5% of salary	7.5% of salary	Not mandatory but standard in tech sector; tax-exempt after 6 years
Severance (pitzuim)	N/A	8.33% of salary	Can be included in pension via Section 14 waiver

Section 14 waiver (siman 14): Most employers include a Section 14 waiver (ishur klali le-pi siman 14), which means pension contributions count toward severance. This must be explicitly stated in the offer letter. Without it, the employer may owe full severance on top of pension contributions.

Vacation days (yemei chufsha) minimums by seniority:

Years of Service	Annual Vacation Days
1-4	14 calendar days (10 workdays)
5	16 calendar days
6	18 calendar days
7	21 calendar days
8+	Additional day per year (up to 28 calendar days)

Other mandatory terms:

Term	Requirement
Sick days (yemei machala)	1.5 days per month, up to 90 days accumulated
Convalescence pay (dmei havra'a)	5-10 days per year depending on seniority, calculated at fixed rate per day (NIS 418 per day as of 2025, updated annually)
Overtime pay (sha'ot nosafot)	125% for first 2 hours, 150% thereafter
Travel expenses (hoza'ot nesi'a)	Public transport reimbursement or set amount
Notice period (hodaa mukdemet)	Varies by seniority (1 day per month for first 6 months, then 2.5 days per month)

Offer letter structure:

מכתב הצעת עבודה

לכבוד: [Candidate name]
תאריך: [Date]

הרינו שמחים להציע לך את התפקיד [Job title] בחברת [Company name].

פירוט תנאי ההעסקה:

1. תפקיד: [Job title]
2. תאריך תחילת עבודה: [Start date]
3. שכר ברוטו: [Salary] ש"ח לחודש
4. היקף משרה: [Full/Part time]
5. פנסיה: [X]% עובד, [X]% מעסיק
6. קרן השתלמות: [X]% עובד, [X]% מעסיק
7. סעיף 14: [Include Section 14 clause]
8. ימי חופשה: [X] ימים בשנה
9. ימי מחלה: בהתאם לחוק (1.5 ימים לחודש)
10. דמי הבראה: בהתאם לחוק
11. הוצאות נסיעה: [Amount/arrangement]
12. תקופת ניסיון: [X] חודשים
13. תקופת הודעה מוקדמת: [X] ימים

Consult references/mandatory-benefits.md for the complete benefits reference table.

Step 6: Run Compliance Checklist

Before finalizing any hiring document, run through this compliance checklist:

Job Description Compliance:

• No gender-specific language (uses inclusive forms)
• No age requirements or preferences
• No marital/parental status references
• No military unit or service type requirements
• No ethnicity, religion, or national origin references
• Requirements are genuine occupational qualifications
• "Requirements" and "nice-to-haves" are clearly separated

Offer Letter Compliance:

• Pension terms specified (minimum 6% + 6.5%)
• Section 14 clause included (if applicable)
• Vacation days meet legal minimum for employee's seniority
• Sick days referenced per law
• Convalescence pay (dmei havra'a) mentioned
• Notice period specified
• Start date and probation period defined
• Salary stated as gross (bruto)

Interview Process Compliance:

• No questions about marital status, children, or pregnancy plans
• No questions about religious observance
• No questions about military unit (may ask about service duration if relevant to experience)
• No questions about ethnicity or country of origin
• Reasonable accommodations offered for candidates with disabilities

Run the compliance checker script for automated validation:

python scripts/job-description-generator.py --validate --input job_description.txt

Example 1: Create a Hebrew Job Description for a Software Developer

User says: "Write a job posting for a senior full-stack developer at our Tel Aviv startup"

Actions:

1. Gather role details: tech stack, team size, company stage
2. Generate Hebrew job description using the template from Step 1
3. Run anti-discrimination compliance checklist
4. Use gender-neutral language throughout ("מפתח/ת", "מהנדס/ת")
5. Separate requirements from nice-to-haves
6. Include salary range if provided

Result: A compliant Hebrew job description ready for posting on AllJobs and LinkedIn.

Example 2: Screen a Batch of Resumes

User says: "I have 50 resumes for a product manager role, help me create a screening framework"

Actions:

1. Define screening criteria based on job requirements (not military unit or institution)
2. Create a scoring rubric: must-haves, nice-to-haves, red flags
3. Account for Israeli-specific resume patterns (army service section, gap years)
4. Flag resumes for phone screening vs rejection with reasons
5. Ensure no candidate is filtered based on protected characteristics

Result: A structured screening framework with a scored shortlist of candidates.

Example 3: Generate an Offer Letter

User says: "Draft an offer letter for a QA engineer, 18,000 NIS gross, starting March 2026"

Actions:

1. Generate offer letter with all mandatory clauses
2. Calculate pension contributions (6% employee = 1,080 NIS, 6.5% employer = 1,170 NIS)
3. Include Section 14 waiver clause
4. Set vacation days to legal minimum (14 calendar days for year 1-4)
5. Add sick days, convalescence pay, and travel expense terms
6. Set notice period per seniority

Result: Complete offer letter in Hebrew with all legally required terms.

Example 4: Post to Multiple Job Boards

User says: "Post our DevOps engineer position to AllJobs and LinkedIn"

Actions:

1. Adapt the Hebrew job description for AllJobs format (structured fields)
2. Create an English version for LinkedIn
3. Select appropriate categories and filters on each platform
4. Recommend posting time (Sunday morning for maximum visibility)
5. Provide tracking instructions for monitoring applications

Result: Job posted on both platforms with tracking details.

Scripts

• scripts/job-description-generator.py -- Generate compliant Hebrew job descriptions from structured input. Validates against anti-discrimination rules and outputs formatted markdown. Run: python scripts/job-description-generator.py --help

References

• references/anti-discrimination-law.md -- Summary of the Equal Employment Opportunities Law 1988 (chok shivyon hizdamnuyot ba'avoda). Lists all protected characteristics, permitted exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties. Consult when writing job descriptions or screening criteria.
• references/mandatory-benefits.md -- Complete table of mandatory employment benefits in Israel for 2026. Includes pension rates, keren hishtalmut, vacation days by seniority, sick days, convalescence pay, overtime rules, and notice periods. Consult when drafting offer letters or employment terms.

Error: "Job description flagged for discrimination"

Cause: The description contains language that references a protected characteristic (gender, age, marital status, military unit, etc.) Solution: Review the anti-discrimination checklist in Step 1. Replace specific language with neutral alternatives. Use "mefateach/et" instead of gendered forms. Remove age ranges and military unit references.

Error: "Missing mandatory clause in offer letter"

Cause: The offer letter does not include one or more required employment terms (pension, Section 14, vacation days, sick days, convalescence pay) Solution: Compare against the mandatory benefits table in Step 5 and add the missing clause. Run: python scripts/job-description-generator.py --validate --input offer_letter.txt

Error: "Interview scheduled on Israeli holiday"

Cause: The proposed interview date falls on a holiday or Shabbat Solution: Check the holiday calendar in Step 4. Reschedule to a standard business day (Sunday-Thursday). Avoid holiday eves after 13:00.

Error: "Candidate screened out by protected criterion"

Cause: Resume screening used military unit, academic institution tier, or personal status as a filter Solution: Review Step 3 screening guidelines. Military service and institution are context only, never screening criteria. Focus on skills, experience, and job-relevant qualifications.