job classifications
Occupational category system
Job classifications are categories that group positions by duties, responsibilities, skill requirements, or pay level within an organization.
Human resources departments use them to standardize hiring, compensation, and promotion: Her job classification determines her salary range.
Government and union contexts often have rigid classification systems that specify qualifications and benefits for each tier.
- entry-levelRequiring minimal prior experience
- salary scalesTiered compensation levels
- exemptNot subject to
- specialistExpert in one field
- journeymanQualified trade worker
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