Job Analysis and Job Descriptions

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Course Number:33
Category:Job Analysis, Descriptions and Evaluation
Field of Study:Specialized Knowledge
Audience:Compensation Professionals, HR Managers, HR Generalists
Level of Difficulty:Basic
Delivery Method:QAS Self Study
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation:None
SHRM BASK:As defined by the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK), this self-study course relates to competencies in Data Gathering, Data Analysis, Exchanging Organizational Information, and Listening with functional areas in Talent Acquisition, Workforce Management, and Total Rewards.
OverviewWell written job descriptions will touch many parts of an organization. In this course, you will learn how to design a job analysis program to be a resource for developing well-written job descriptions. You will also learn how to write job descriptions that can be effectively used by Human Resources and the entire company to drive both individual and company performance. They can be used for talent acquisition, onboarding, training, development, succession planning, communications, and engagement, as well as numerous compensation functions. Although job descriptions are not legally required, well-written job descriptions provide a solid foundation for legal compliance with the Equal Pay Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act (EEO), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the immigration labor certification process.
Learning Objectives:
  • Define what job analysis is
  • Recognize different methods used to perform job analysis
  • Identify the role of the job analyst
  • Specify the characteristics of employees recruited to do job analysis
  • Define common job analysis and job description terms
  • Identify the components of clear and concise job descriptions
  • Recognize high-quality job description writing techniques
  • Specify how to use core competencies in job descriptions
  • Recognize ways to ensure job descriptions are used throughout your company
  • Identify resources that support the management of job descriptions
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  • SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Credit Information:

    ERI Distance Learning Center is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

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  • aPHR/PHR/SPHR/GPHR Credit Information:

    ERI Distance Learning Center is a recognized provider of recertification credits. The HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) has pre-approved this activity for 1.5 HR (General) credit hour(s) towards aPHR™, PHR®, SPHR®, and GPHR® recertification.

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    HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that ERI Distance Learning Center meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

  • CCP/CBP/GRP/WLCP Credit Information:

    This online course qualifies for recertification credit for the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP®), Certified Benefits Professional® (CBP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP®), and Work-Life Certified Professional (WLCP®) designations granted by WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals. For more information on recertification, visit the Society website at www.worldatworksociety.org.

  • CPE QAS Self Study Credit Information:

    National Registry QAS Self Study - Course approved for 1.5 credit(s) in these states:

    Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

    Course approved for 1 credit(s) in Vermont

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