Problem
Knowledge of operations and workforce planning (analysis, forecasting, and communication) to create a new position. HR managers are often asked to analyze the staffing levels within the organization to make data-driven hiring decisions. This workforce planning analysis enables you to target specific gaps, needs, and goals to create a detailed job description and compensation package to attract and recruit the most qualified candidate.
Scenario
The HR manager for a chain of department stores and your CEO has the task of determining the need for a new marketing manager position in the online sales department. She has noticed declining sales and lower customer satisfaction ratings which have resulted in decreased motivation in the department. She has asked you as HR manager to develop a job analysis and job requisition for the new position.
Creating a New Position
Job Analysis
• Determine the need for the new marketing manager position and the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Be sure to frame response around the issues in the scenario and support rationale with clear, detailed examples based on HR management principles.
Job Requisition Form
A job requisition form is used by HR to request permission to fill a job and start the hiring process. The form summarizes the key components of the job including the duties, salary and benefits.
• Complete the sample job requisition form based on the job analysis and knowledge of HR management principles.
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Job Requisition Form
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HR manager making the request:
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Request submission date:
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Job posting (internal, external, or both):
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Requested position title:
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Proposed start date:
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Department/team:
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Supervisor of new position:
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Purpose of the role:
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Position duration (permanent or temporary):
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Position type (employee with full benefits, employee with partial benefits, contract worker):
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Position category (part-time or full-time):
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Position location (in-office, fully remote, or hybrid):
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Preferred education level, skills, and qualifications:
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Proposed starting salary range:
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Proposed benefits:
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Description of position duties:
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Do other positions need to be redefined with the addition of this new role? If so, describe:
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Other notes:
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Reflection
• Reflect on the operational processes you used to develop the job analysis and job requisition. Include your thoughts on how this new position could improve motivation in the department and how these processes help HR managers attract and recruit the most qualified candidate. Be sure to include specific evidence to support the reflection.