HR Job Analysis and Design Report for Comfort Assisted Living - Week 6

This report focuses on the HR job analysis and design for Comfort Assisted Living. It begins by outlining the responsibilities and requirements of the Deputy VP of HR, including overseeing HR policies, managing employee relations, and developing strategic HR goals. The report then presents the current job duties of a Senior HR Specialist, detailing tasks such as managing employee relations, analyzing compensation and benefits, and recruiting staff. Finally, the document provides a comparison of the current and proposed organizational structure of the HR department. This analysis aims to provide insights into the roles, responsibilities, and strategic goals of the HR department within Comfort Assisted Living, highlighting the importance of effective HR management in achieving organizational objectives. The report offers a clear view of the HR department's evolution and provides information that could be useful for HR professionals and students alike.

Supplemental Information for Week 6 Job Analysis and Design
Deputy VP, HR - Job Announcement
The Deputy VP of HR is responsible for participating in the development of the Company and
Human Resources objectives, philosophy, and strategic planning in relation to programs and
trends in Human Resources management. Administers Human Resources policies and
procedures as they pertain to all employees within the company. Provides direction to Human
Resources administrative staff in regard to Human Resources policies, EEO, wage and salary
management, benefits, and training. Provides leadership and direction for diverse and complex
functions. Contributes to the development of the organization's business strategy. Interprets
business strategy and develops organizational objectives to align with this strategy. Typically
manages multiple teams of professionals.
Requirements
- Oversees the development, implementation, and coordination of policies and procedures for the
Human Resources department to establish and maintain an effective department through
managing, advising, and motivating department employees.
- Counsels management and employees on disciplinary actions and performance problems.
- Oversees government, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or complaints in various areas.
- Partners with business leaders to achieve organization and business alignment.
- Partners with senior management to develop strategic HR goals, policies, and programs that
align with business initiatives.
- Leads department personnel, including direct supervision, hiring, training, and performance
management.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Develops Human Resources strategies for business groups that includes workforce planning,
pay-for-performance, talent management, talent acquisition, and succession.
- Generally requires 12+ years related experience supporting all levels of employees-with heavy
concentration on front-line/field employees highly preferred.
- Strong ER & employee engagement experience highly preferred.
Mr. Williams's current Senior HR Specialist Job Duties
Duites
 Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting
and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
 Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive
programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
 Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity
and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
 Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes,
firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
 Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward
organizational objectives.
 Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
 Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to
employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
 Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations
activities of an organization.
 Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

 Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety
and recreation programs.
Current Key Organizational Structure for Comfort Assisted Living
CEO
Chief Information
Officer
Chief Operating
Officer
Chief Financial
Officer
VP of HR
VP of HR
EEO Director
HR Director Benefits
& Payroll
HR Director Labor
Relations/Employee
Relations
HR Director Training
& Development

Proposed New Structure for the HR Department of Comfort Assisted Living
VP of HR
EEO Director HR Director, Benefits
and Payroll
HR Director, Labor
Relations/Employee
Relations
HR Director, Training
& Development
Deputy VP of HR