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Job profiles (job classifications) have been reviewed with input from subject matter experts, designees, managers, and HR to ensure proper placement for each staff member. However, in some instances, a staff member may have questions or concerns about their job profile. If a staff member and their manager are unable to resolve the issue, it can be escalated for review.

Job profile appeals

A job profile appeal can be requested if there is a belief that the staff member should be placed in a different job profile that better matches the essential duties and responsibilities of their job.

If you believe the job profile is correct but a business title may be warranted, please follow the Business Title Request Process.

 

Status of appeals submitted

362

Step 3: Total Appeals Submitted for Compensation Team Review

7

Step 3: Compensation Team Review in Progress*

355

Step 3: Compensation Team Review Complete*

106

Step 4: Appeal Submitted for Appeal Committee Review**

105

Step 4: Complete**

*These numbers are included in the ‘Step 3 Total Appeals Submitted for Compensation Team Review’ numbers

**These numbers are included in the ‘Step 3 Total Appeals Submitted for Compensation Team Review’ numbers and the ‘Step 3: Compensation Team Review Complete’ numbers

Data is effective March 12, 2025; numbers are updated weekly

4 steps to resolution

Step 1: Informal resolution

  • The staff member and manager review the MyPath training, Understanding the University of Rochester’s Job Structure, and any relevant job profiles in the Job Catalog to ensure a strong understanding of how jobs are organized within the job structure
  • The staff member and manager discuss the staff member’s placement. The staff member and/or manager may engage the HRBP where appropriate. If additional review is needed, the matter is escalated to the designee for review

Step 2: Department review

  • The designee evaluates the situation and engages other leaders and/or the HR Business Partner as appropriate
  • If the Department Review determines the staff member may not be placed correctly, the matter advances to Compensation for review

Step 3: Compensation review

  • A Compensation team member not involved in the job’s placement reviews the appeal
  • If Compensation and the designee believe further review is warranted, the matter goes to the Job Profile Appeals Committee for review

Step 4: Job Profile Appeals Committee review

  • The Appeals Committee is comprised of a number of leaders including designees/managers, and compensation team members. Each appeal will be reviewed by a sub-set of the Appeals Committee who are familiar with the type of work and have an understanding of the organization beyond the department that submitted the appeal. After receiving the Appeals Committee recommendation, HR Leadership will communicate the final decision to the designee.