From Job Analysis to Compensation: The Role of your Human Resource Department

Class: HR590 Human Resource Management

Due Date: 06/19/2011

Instructor: Danielle Camacho

Prepared by:
Jason Campbell
ON265 Leonard Street
Winfield, IL 60190
Jason_campbell13@sbcglobal.net
630-742-1191

Introduction The role of a Human Resource department in today’s world is ever changing. Many years ago your Human Resource department was there to file your pre-employment paperwork and assist with benefits and process payroll. This may have been handled by a department that consisted of one or two company accountants that took on this role in conjunction with watching the company books. Oh how this world has changed. According to Edward L. Gubin, observed in the “Journal of Business Strategy”, the role of a Human Resource department today includes many functions which include “to acquire, develop, and retain talent; align the workforce with the business; and be an excellent contributor to the business.” The HR department now works directly with management teams throughout the company in an effort to help with strategy and the growth of the company. One very important aspect is talent acquisition. Having the right people in key roles within the company is vital to the success and growth. Performing this function includes preparing a job description, recruiting, and then setting compensation. Then a crucial tool used by many HR departments is the process of job evaluations and performance reviews.
Method of Job Analysis
When a new job is created or a vacancy occurs, it is the role of an HR representative to fill that void. In order to perform this function they need to first understand what role they are trying fill and what skills and responsibilities this new role would require. By conducting a job analysis they are able to further define and important