Duration: 1 Day
Time: 8:30am-4:00pm

Strategic Job Design: From Analysis to Attraction

“Job descriptions are the unsung blueprints of organisational success.” – Dave Ulrich

Job descriptions are far more than administrative tools - they're strategic documents that shape hiring, performance, and retention. However, many organisations struggle to get them right, often due to unclear expectations, lack of alignment with organisational goals, or fear of legal missteps.

This interactive course demystifies the process, guiding you through every aspect of job analysis, job description, and job specification development. With practical activities, legal insights, and best-practice strategies, you will walk away equipped to write job documentation that drives performance, reflects your company’s values, and supports fair and effective recruitment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• HR professionals at all levels
• Managers and supervisors involved in recruitment or team development
• Small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to formalise job roles

HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT

• Understand the strategic role of job descriptions in organisational success
• Conduct effective job analyses to inform job design
• Write clear, inclusive, and legally sound job descriptions and specifications
• Align roles with organisational goals, culture, and compliance standards
• Support performance management and employee development through better job documentation

WHAT WILL BE COVERED

Aligning job descriptions with organisational goals

• Job descriptions in recruitment and organisational success
• Job analysis:
• What does job analysis involve?
• Common job analysis methods
• The importance of job analysis
• Reflecting organisational values and culture in job descriptions
• Clarifying expectations across the employment lifecycle
• Linking job descriptions to performance management and career development
• Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles in job documentation

Understanding job descriptions

• Why job descriptions matter in recruitment
• Key elements of a job description (title, summary, duties, qualifications, etc.)
• Legal considerations when writing job descriptions:

• Avoiding direct and indirect discrimination
• Considerations for application forms
• Testing and selection processes

Crafting effective job descriptions

• Writing clear, concise and compelling job descriptions:
• Using action verbs and keywords to attract ideal candidates
• Highlighting company culture and values
• Common pitfalls to avoid
• Tailoring descriptions to different roles and levels within the organisation
• Linking job descriptions to employment contracts
• Understanding the foundation of employment contracts

Developing job specifications

• Purpose and importance of job specifications:

• Differences between job specifications and job descriptions
• Outlining required qualifications, skills, and behaviours
• Defining success criteria for the role
• Typical structure of a job specification