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Job Analysis, Documentation and Evaluation
Certification Course: GR3

Effective Plan-type Selection for Your Organization

This basic-level course examines the methods and processes which support job analysis, job documentation and job evaluation. You’ll cover various methods of job evaluation including quantitative and market-based approaches. Exercises help you see how the methods outlined in the course can be put into practice in your organization.

• Review strategic concepts associated with job analysis, documentation and evaluation
• Learn how to approach job analysis planning and implementation
• Discuss job documentation and the necessary components and format for job descriptions
• Examine market-based and content-based job evaluations with a focus on quantitative and nonquantitative approaches
• Receive an introduction to the process of building a base pay structure

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for human resources professionals who understand the topics covered in WorldatWork course GR1. If you have several years of experience in this area, you’ll find this course gives you a valuable review of standard practice and theory, along with an update on current trends in compensation.

What You Will Learn

Strategic Overview

• The total rewards model
• Human resources strategy
• Building a base pay structure
• Terms and definitions

Job Analysis

• Sources of job information
• Job analysis communication
• Possible sources of error

Job Documentation

• Types of job documentation
• Job descriptions
• Job description format
• Job description preparation

Market-Based Job Evaluation

• Considerations in data collection
• Survey formats
• Survey analysis issues
• Slotting
• Advantages and disadvantages of market pricing

Nonquantitative Job Evaluation Methods

• Job content evaluation methods
• Ranking method
• Classification method

Quantitative Job Evaluation Methods

• Job content evaluation methods
• Compensable factors
• Job component method
• Point factor method
• Quantitative plan summary

Selection and Implementation Issues

• Selecting a job evaluation strategy
• Implementation issues
• Audit of job evaluation plans and practices
• Building a base pay structure

	Credits GRP: Required Recertification: 2 course, .5 Exam CEUs: 1.5 Course, .3 Exam PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification hours: 16 (classroom); 14 (live CourseCasts) CCP equivalency: C2
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