Do these phrases make you want to turn and go the other way as quickly as possible? That’s understandable – some parts of the role of a compensation professional are more fulfilling than others. But job descriptions are one of the foundation pieces that ensure your compensation program is legal, consistent, well-managed, and current. So what are some of the “dos” and “don’ts” of a good job description library? That’s what we’ll explore this month.
The start of any good job description is a Table of Contents. If your payroll or other HR system can produce a succinct list of Job Titles, that’s a good starting place. Review then carefully to be sure you don’t have a mix of Job Titles (which will require a job description) and Position Descriptions (which will require the parent Job Description and the child Position addendum.)
The start of any good job description is a Table of Contents. If your payroll or other HR system can produce a succinct list of Job Titles, that’s a good starting place. Review then carefully to be sure you don’t have a mix of Job Titles (which will require a job description) and Position Descriptions (which will require the parent Job Description and the child Position addendum.)