Internal Promotion Review Template is a ready-to-use framework tailored for managers, HR partners, and employees to propose, evaluate, and document internal moves with data-backed rationale.
What's inside
Candidate overview
Role alignment and scope
Business case and impact
Evidence & performance
Stakeholders and approvals
Decision log
Development plan
Action items
How to use this template
Gather performance data, feedback, and business metrics related to the candidate’s current role. 2. Fill in each section with concrete placeholders and real data where available. 3. Convene the relevant stakeholders to review the promotion and record decisions in the Decision log. 4. If approved, finalize compensation, reporting lines, and onboarding tasks in the Development plan. 5. Share the final decision and next steps with the candidate and HR records.
Why it works
Is this suitable for all internal promotions?
Yes, it provides a consistent framework for vertical moves, larger scope, or role changes, while keeping data and rationale visible.
Can it be adapted for different teams?
Absolutely. Replace placeholders with team-specific metrics and adjust roles to fit each context.
How is fairness ensured?
Promotions are grounded in objective performance data, documented evidence, and approvals from designated stakeholders.