Writing Job Descriptions

Job description plays an important role in Human Resource Management. It helps define and communicate clearly the role and responsibilities of one position to the incumbent and his colleagues in support to different HR activities such as recruitment, career planning, performance appraisal, job evaluation and compensation management, etc. This workshop aims to equip participants with practical know-how on writing effective job descriptions through an easy-to-understand and systematic approach.

Outline:
Module 1: Job Description Fundamentals

- What is Job Description and Its Purpose
- Different Applications of Job Description
- Relationship among Corporate Directives, Business Processes, Organization Structure and Job Descriptions
- The Job Description Structure and Contents

Module 2: Job Description Development
- Writing Job Description Step-by-step
- Clarifying Job Identification & Hierarchy
- Describing Job Purpose vs. Key Result Area vs. Job Responsibilities
- Grouping Job Duties into Different Categories
- Vertical & Horizontal Alignment of Job Responsibilities
- Verb Choices in Job Descriptions for Different Job Grade
- Defining Quantitative Dimensions, Qualifications & Required Experience and Working Relationships
- Writing Job Description Do’s and Don’ts
- Simulation Exercise on Writing Job Descriptions

Speaker: Mr Wilson Chu