Job Analysis

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Job Analysis
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• I. Nature of Job Analysis
• Work activities and behaviors
• Interactions with others
• Performance standards
• Machines and equipment used
• Working conditions
• Supervision given and received
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed
• A. What is a job?
• B. Job Analysis and Legal HR Practices
• C. Components Developed by Job Analysis
• 1. Job Description
• 2. Job Specifications
• D. Job Analysis Responsibilities

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• II. Legal aspects of job Analysis
• A. Job Analysis and the Americans with
  Disabilities Act (ADA)
• 1. Identification of Essential Functions
• Employers judgement
• Written job descriptions
• Amount of time on the job spent performing the
  function
• Consequences of not requiring the employee to
  perform the function
• Terms of a Collective Bargaining agreement
• Work experience of past incumbents
• 2. Selection and Performance Appraisal
• Developing selection interview questions
• Determining the basic competencies
• Developing selection tests
• Identifying performance standards
• Identifying what job environment accommodations
  can be made
• Evaluating whether such accommodations would be
  an unreasonable hardship
• B. Job Analysis and Wage/Hour Regulations

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III. Job Analysis and Other HR Activities
A. HR Planning B. Recruitment and
Selection C. Compensation D.
Training and Development E. Performance
Appraisal F. Safety and Health G.
Union Relations IV. Job Analysis Methods
A. Observation B. Interviewing C.
Questionnaires 1. Position Analysis
Questionnaire (PAQ) D. Computerized Job
Analysis
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V. The Job Analysis Process A. Identify
Jobs and Review Existing Documentation B.
Explain the Process to managers and Employees
C. Conduct the Job Analysis D. Prepare
Job Descriptions and Specifications E.
Maintain and Update Job Descriptions and
Specifications
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VI. Job Descriptions and Job Specifications
A. Job Description Components 1.
Identification 2. General Summary 3. Essential
Functions and Duties 4. Job Specifications 5.
Disclaimer and Approvals
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B. Preparing Job Descriptions 1. Writing the
General Summary and Essential Function
Statements 2. Dictionary of Occupational
Titles (DOT) C. Writing Job Specifications
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Job Description and Specification (1 of 5)
POSITION TITLE Human Resources Assistant JOB
CODE DEPARTMENT Human Resources
EEOC CLASS Office and
Clerical REPORTS TO Human Resources Manager
FLSA STATUS Nonexempt PREPARED BY
Deann Mandel   GENERAL SUMMARY Assists the Human
Resources Director with facilitation and
administration of employee benefits, company
safety program, governmental compliance, and
health and wellness program. Assists the Director
with hiring and orientation of new employees and
maintains employee files.
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Job Description and Specification (2 of 5)
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Job Description and Specification (3 of 5)
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Job Description and Specification (4 of 5)
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Job Description and Specification (5 of 5)