Job Grading Playbook: Grades and Salary Ranges [EN]

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.This practical course helps HR Directors, C&B Specialists, HRBPs, HR Generalists, and HR Consultants build a clear and structured grading and salary range system for their company.Instead of abstract theory, you will learn a practical step-by-step approach to:evaluate positionsselect compensation factorsdefine job levelsassign weightsconvert points into gradesconnect grades with compensation policyAt the beginning of the course, you will diagnose the maturity of your current compensation system and identify where chaos, overpayment, unfairness, and salary-related conflicts appear.Then, you will gradually build a point-factor grading model by:selecting business-relevant factorsconfiguring evaluation levelsconducting job evaluationsgrouping positions into gradesA separate section is dedicated to salary ranges and compensation architecture, including:midpoint logicsalary range widthmarket benchmarkingoverlap between neighboring gradescompensation decision-making principlesIn the final part of the course, you will explore how to successfully implement the system across the organization, including:calibration sessionsthe roles of HR, managers, Finance, and the CEOemployee communicationmanager resistanceannual review processesYou will also prepare:a 6-month implementation roadmapa set of C&B metricsa leadership presentation structure for defending the system internallyThis course is especially valuable for companies where:salaries have been assigned historicallysalary ranges are not transparentpayroll expenses grow faster than revenuethe business needs a clear and manageable compensation frameworkAfter completing the course, you will have a practical methodology that can be adapted for companies with 100, 500, or 2,000 employees.You will understand:what data is required before launching the projectwho should participate in job evaluationshow to reduce subjectivity in compensation decisionshow to explain the system to managers and employeesThis is a course for professionals who want to move from fragmented salary negotiations to a structured and manageable C&B system, where every compensation decision can be justified through data, role value, and transparent rules.