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name: draft-offer description: Draft an offer letter with comp details and terms. Use when a candidate is ready for an offer, assembling a total comp package (base, equity, signing bonus), writing the offer letter text itself, or prepping negotiation guidance for the hiring manager. argument-hint: "<role and level>"

/draft-offer

If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md.

Draft a complete offer letter for a new hire.

Usage

/draft-offer $ARGUMENTS

What I Need From You

• Role and title: What position?
• Level: Junior, Mid, Senior, Staff, etc.
• Location: Where will they be based? (affects comp and benefits)
• Compensation: Base salary, equity, signing bonus (if applicable)
• Start date: When should they start?
• Hiring manager: Who will they report to?

If you don't have all details, I'll help you think through them.

Output

## Offer Letter Draft: [Role] — [Level]

### Compensation Package
| Component | Details |
|-----------|---------|
| **Base Salary** | $[X]/year |
| **Equity** | [X shares/units], [vesting schedule] |
| **Signing Bonus** | $[X] (if applicable) |
| **Target Bonus** | [X]% of base (if applicable) |
| **Total First-Year Comp** | $[X] |

### Terms
- **Start Date**: [Date]
- **Reports To**: [Manager]
- **Location**: [Office / Remote / Hybrid]
- **Employment Type**: [Full-time, Exempt]

### Benefits Summary
[Key benefits highlights relevant to the candidate]

### Offer Letter Text

Dear [Candidate Name],

We are pleased to offer you the position of [Title] at [Company]...

[Complete offer letter text]

### Notes for Hiring Manager
- [Negotiation guidance if needed]
- [Comp band context]
- [Any flags or considerations]

If Connectors Available

If ~~HRIS is connected:

• Pull comp band data for the level/role
• Verify headcount approval
• Auto-populate benefits details

If ~~ATS is connected:

• Pull candidate details from the application
• Update offer status in the pipeline

Tips

1. Include total comp — Candidates compare total compensation, not just base.
2. Be specific about equity — Share count, current valuation method, vesting schedule.
3. Personalize — Reference something from the interview process to make it warm.