- What is Job Evaluation and why is it useful?
- What is Job analysis and why is it helpful?
- Apply the basic principles of job analysis and evaluation
- Write clear job descriptions based on thorough job analysis
- Endorse the importance of job evaluation
- Effective administration of job evaluation systems
Course Contents
Module 1 - An introduction to job analysis and job evaluation
Key Topics
- What is job analysis and how can it help?
- What is job evaluation and how can it help?
- Links to the organizations reward management strategy
- Balancing HR and line management responsibilities
- The role of the job analyst
- Understanding Performance Management
Module 2 - Job Evaluation Techniques
Key Topics
- Different approaches to job evaluation
- Analytical and non-analytical schemes
- Market-based evaluation
- Points rating
- Factor comparison
- Job ranking
- Internal benchmarking
- Building in quality checks
- Using Job Evaluation techniques for creating Job Families and Pay Structures
Module 3 - Job Analysis Techniques
Key Topics
- Examining different approaches to analyzing job roles
- Sources of job information
- Producing effective Job Descriptions and other documentation
- Face to face or desk-based analysis?
- Benchmarking job roles
- Identifying criteria for job analysis
- Conducting a job analysis interview
- Using Job Analysis to aid Recruitment, Selection and Talent Development
Module 4 - Effective Implementation of Job Evaluation
Key Topics
- Practical considerations in implementation
- Job Evaluation Case study
- Creating scheme guidelines
- What and how to communicate
- Dealing with appeals
- Deciding on whether to protect salary
- Maintaining employee motivation
- Longer term pay progression
- Dealing with requests for re-grades
- Using Job Evaluation to test Equal Pay claims in the organization
Module 5 - Embedding Job Analysis Long Term
Key Topics
- Who will be undertaken analysis long-term
- Training internal or external job analysts
- Dealing with unique roles
- Supporting Performance Management
The future of Job Evaluation and Job Analysis
- The trend for ‘Flatter Organisations’
- The challenge of changing working patterns and 24-hour organizations
- Case Studies
Action Planning


