Job Class – How to Classify a Role Based on Common Criteria
A job class is an internal category into which a company classifies job roles based on predetermined criteria. Point thresholds help managers make consistent decisions across different teams. The job class designation itself is meaningful only in conjunction with a description of what the job entails.
What Determines Job Classification
A company may evaluate, for example, autonomy in decision-making and the scope of responsibility. For adjacent job grades, the company needs to describe the difference in a way that allows a manager to demonstrate it using a real-world task.
How a Grade Relates to Compensation
If a company assigns pay grades to pay bands, the pay grade helps explain the starting range. To determine a specific pay amount within the band, additional rules are needed.
When to Review the Boundary Between Job Grades
On the model scale, Class B starts at 40 points. The position currently has 39 points. When the employee gains the authority to independently approve claims, HR will verify whether the change corresponds to a higher level of responsibility. Only after reassessing the points will HR decide on the class.
Is the Same Grade Sufficient for Comparing Compensation?
In SmartFP, grade classification and job evaluation are separate assessments. Therefore, when comparing compensation, also review the substantive similarity of job requirements.
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Where do you draw the line between classes?
Using the example of two neighboring classes, we’ll discuss how to define classification criteria in SmartFP and explain the results to team leaders.
