How Do I Conduct a Reclassification?

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A reclassification is undertaken when the duties of a position move outside of current job specifications. Using this guide, click on each step for detailed instructions. Each step must be completed before beginning the next step.

Step

Task

What’s Involved

Person(s) Responsible

1.0

Gather Information

1.1

What are your organizational business needs?

Any department supervisor/manager 

1.2 What are your equitable classification practices?

Any department supervisor/manager

1.3 Are there collective bargaining considerations?

Department HR analyst (or Central HR analyst if local HR not available)

1.4 What are the labor market trends?

Department HR analyst (or Central HR analyst if local HR not available)

1.5 What are the considerations for this employee?

Any department supervisor/manager

1.6 Is the employee considered/involved in the process?

Any department supervisor/manager

1.7 Have you reviewed the Central HR Website

Any department supervisor/manager

1.8 If you are a recharge unit, have you reviewed the budget implications for funding this action?  Department budget analyst

2.0

Process Position
to Reclassify

2.1 Start reclassification review. Typically, the supervisor or manager in consultation with the business manager or department's HR analyst
2.2 Upon reclassification, Office of the Vice Chancellor HR Coordinator reviews and approves salaries. OOA HR Coordinator
2.3 Update PPS and DaFIS. Typically done through the department business office.

3.0

Best Practices

3.1 Tips

Reference for all

3.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
3.3 Other Resources