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Job title

Meaning in human resources, with examples

nounCore term

In human resources, job title means: The name of a person's job, such as Payroll Specialist or HR Manager, which shows their role and often their level in the organisation.

In Turkish: unvan, iş unvanı, pozisyon adı

How it is used

Written on contracts, email signatures and the org chart. HR keeps job titles consistent so that similar jobs have similar names and pay. A change of job title often comes with a promotion.

Example sentences

  1. Her job title changed from HR Assistant to HR Advisor after the review.

  2. Please use the official job title in the offer letter.

Common collocations

  • official job title
  • change of job title
  • job title and grade
  • senior job title
  • job descriptionA document that explains the purpose of a job, its main duties and responsibilities, and the skills and experience the person needs.
  • org chartA diagram that shows how an organisation is structured: its departments, its jobs and who reports to whom.
  • salary bandThe lowest and highest salary a company will pay for a particular job or level, used to keep pay fair and consistent.
  • career pathThe series of jobs and levels a person can move through in an organisation or profession as they gain skills and experience.

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