Job Evaluation

Job Evaluation Software for Structured Point-Factor Scoring

Evaluate and grade roles with JESAP®, CompBldr's structured 15-factor point-factor job evaluation methodology. Factor scores, evaluator details, timestamps, versions, and grade decisions are recorded so HR can review how each leveling outcome was reached.

15 compensable factors
AI calibration
Every version saved

For compensation teams that need consistent grade decisions supported by factor scores, evaluator records, timestamps, version history, and documented review.

CompBldr Job Evaluation interface showing JESAP factor scoring and grade assignment
The Hidden Cost of Unstructured Job Evaluation
15

structured JESAP compensable factors used in the point-factor evaluation workflow

Versioned

evaluation records preserve factor scores, evaluator details, timestamps, total points, and grade outcomes

Traceable

manual and algorithm-based evaluation versions can be compared without replacing evaluator judgment

Four Screens. The Full Evaluation Workflow

JESAP® is the 15-factor methodology used in CompBldr's job evaluation workflow. Developed by JER HR Group in the 1990s, it provides a structured point-factor framework for evaluating roles across defined compensable factors.

JESAP Studio: Factor-by-Factor

Each factor's description and degree definitions are displayed in the same panel where you select a degree. The running score and proposed grade update automatically across all 15 factors.

Quick Evaluation Mode

All 15 factors appear in one scrollable overlay with degree buttons inline, helping evaluators complete a full position assessment without switching between separate scoring screens.

Grading & Versions

Every saved evaluation becomes a numbered version with full factor scores, evaluator name, and timestamp. Side-by-side color-coded diffs show scoring changes instantly.

AI Calibration

Algorithm-based evaluation versions can be compared with human evaluations as a calibration aid, helping teams review scoring differences without replacing evaluator judgment.

No More Invisible Grades. Every Score Documented, Every Version Saved

Here's what the evaluation workflow looks like inside CompBldr, from first factor score to final grade assignment.

Score Every Role Factor by Factor. Definitions Always in View.

The JESAP Studio presents all 15 evaluation factors with their full definitions and level descriptors visible during scoring. Evaluators do not have to guess what a score means—the methodology remains in view throughout the evaluation.

Score 15 factors across knowledge, complexity, accountability, and working conditions
Factor definitions visible at every step, no separate methodology document required
Scoring flags surface when a factor score is inconsistent with adjacent factors for the same role
Total point score and grade assignment update automatically as each factor is scored
Dashboard of JESAP Studio showing job evaluation positions with roles like Intern, Software Engineer, and Marketing Manager, alongside grades and experience, education, and knowledge scores.

Compare Every Version. Review Every Grade.

Every version of JESAP evaluation is captured and stored with details like name, date, scores, total points, and resulting grade.

Color-coded comparison view shows what changed between any two evaluation versions
Factor-level diffs highlight where scores changed and by how much
Full evaluator identity, timestamp, and grade result captured for every version
Export evaluation history with factor scores, evaluator details, timestamps, versions, and grade outcomes for internal and governance review.
User interface showing a Default Values panel with knowledge skills ratings for Experience – General, Management, Education, and Planning, along with a detailed description for Mental Demand.

Evaluate Roles Without Switching Between Scoring Screens.

Quick Evaluation Mode surfaces all 15 JESAP factors in one scrollable overlay with degree selection buttons inline. Evaluators can work through the full factor set without tab-switching or manual grade calculation.

All 15 factors visible in a single scrollable panel, no navigation between screens
Select a degree directly from inline buttons—definitions expand on hover.
Running score and proposed grade update live as each factor is selected
Save and version the completed evaluation in one click, making it immediately available for review or comparison.
Dashboard showing job evaluation details for an Intern position in Engineering, including version snapshots with scores and grades, and evaluation factors like experience, education, and supervision with corresponding scores.
Use Algorithm-Based Calibration to Flag Scoring Differences for Review.

CompBldr can present algorithm-based evaluation output alongside human evaluation versions for calibration and review. Teams can compare factor-level scoring differences while keeping human evaluation and approval as the decision point.

AI evaluation generated automatically after 2+ manual evaluations on the same role
Displayed as a separate version alongside human evaluations so evaluators can see the comparison directly
Factor-level divergence flagged: where AI scores differ by more than one degree, the cell is highlighted
AI calibration never overwrites a human evaluation—it informs the review; it does not make the decision.
User interface showing a Default Values panel with knowledge skills ratings for Experience – General, Management, Education, and Planning, along with a detailed description for Mental Demand.

The 15 JESAP®
Compensable Factors

Four factor groups covering everything a job requires, impacts, and demands.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements: 6 factors

Experience (General & Management), Education, Initiative & Ingenuity, Mental Demand, Analytical Ability & Problem Solving

Contacts / Human Relations: 2 factors

Contacts with Public, Contacts with Employees: level, complexity, and purpose of interactions required

Responsibilities: 4 factors

Work of Others/Supervision, Funds/Equipment/Property, Accuracy, Accountabilities & End Results

Efforts: 3 factors

Machine & Computer Operations, Working Conditions & Hazards, Physical Demands

Frequently Asked Questions

How does factor scoring work in JESAP Studio?

The evaluator selects a factor from the left panel. The right panel loads the factor description, quick-select degree buttons (0 through 14), and degree definitions for every available level. Clicking a degree button selects it, highlights the corresponding definition, and updates the running JESAP score and proposed grade automatically.

What is Quick Evaluation Mode?

Quick Evaluation Mode is a slide-in overlay panel that shows all 15 JESAP factors in one scrollable view, organized by category. Degree buttons are inline per factor. An Inspector at the bottom loads the active factor's description and degree context as the evaluator taps through the list. A full evaluation can be completed without switching screens.

How does the Grading and Versions view work?

Grading & Versions displays every saved evaluation for a position as a numbered version column in a side-by-side grid. Factor scores fill the rows with blue-intensity shading, darker cells mean higher degrees. The Current badge marks the active version. Any version can be switched to active, archived, or used as the basis for a new evaluation.

What does the blue-intensity shading in Grading and Versions mean?

Blue-intensity shading reflects the degree selected for each factor in each version. Darker blue means a higher degree score. Pale blue means a lower degree. An empty cell with a dash means the factor was not scored in that version. Reading a row left to right shows how the same factor was scored across all evaluations without manual comparison.

What is CompBldr Intelligence in Job Evaluation?

Algorithm-based evaluation output can be reviewed alongside saved human evaluation versions as a calibration aid. Evaluators can compare factor selections and scoring differences without the system replacing their judgment.

How does Job Grade connect to JESAP scores?

Job Grade defines the score bands that translate JESAP totals into grade assignments. Each grade has a minimum and maximum score. When an evaluator selects degrees in JESAP Studio, the running JESAP score is measured against the active Job Grade structure, and the Proposed Grade in the header updates automatically. Auto-linked ranges prevent gaps between grades.

What do auto-linked score ranges mean in Job Grade?

Auto-linked score ranges ensure that grade bands connect without gaps or overlaps. When a grade's maximum score is changed, the system automatically adjusts the minimum score of the next grade. This keeps the grade structure continuous and prevents scoring gaps between grades.

Can a prior grade structure be restored after changes?

Yes. Every grade structure change creates a new version, not an overwrite. The prior structure moves to the History view with its version number, score range, source, evaluator, and timestamp preserved. Any historical version can be restored as the active structure. When a prior version is restored, the current structure moves to History.

What does the Source badge in Job Grade show?

Grade structures can distinguish between manually entered score boundaries and boundaries produced through a configured calculation method. Compensation teams should review the resulting grade structure before applying downstream assignments.

Every Grade Scored. Every Version Saved. Every Decision Documented.

JESAP scores support Job Architecture and Market Benchmarking workflows. Grade-structure changes can be reviewed before downstream assignments are updated.

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