Job Role 

Meaning & Definition

A job role can be defined as the particular responsibilities that are given to the employee in the organisation. In other words, a job role refers to what an individual is supposed to do in the organisation. For example, a Payroll Executive is supposed to undertake the activities related to salary payment, compliance with laws and answering queries of the employees. Job roles are very similar to job titles and job descriptions, and are very important for performance management, recruitment and staffing of Indian companies.

Importance of Job Role

• It gives employees a clear understanding of their job responsibilities.
• Makes performance appraisal easier to conduct.
• Ensures that HR can get the right fit for the job.
• Enhances coordination among teams and avoids job duplication.
• Promotes career development among employees.

Compliance Requirements

There is no statutory compliance linked directly with job roles. But:

• Under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, the employer having one hundred or more employees should be able to specify and define the nature of employment and job role in certified standing orders.