Job Levels and
Career Development
Dear Diane
At AkzoNobel, we believe our business will grow if our people grow. As a part of our efforts to become a
talent factory focused on employee development, AkzoNobel is implementing one standard job evaluation
and job level system in the U.S. The U.S. job level system will create an organizational structure that
supports the AkzoNobel Success Factors and provides a framework for employee development.
AkzoNobel Services Inc has evaluated your job according to these standards and placed it into a job level.
How we evaluate your job
Each job within AkzoNobel is evaluated using the Hay Group method of job evaluation. Hay Group is a
global consultancy firm recognized for developing industry standard job evaluation practices. Jobs are
evaluated by HR professionals trained in the Hay methodology and reviewed by your Manager or
Department head. Once a job has been evaluated it is compared across all business units to similar jobs
and aligned for consistency within AkzoNobel. The goal of the evaluation process is to ensure all jobs are
placed in the appropriate job level.
AkzoNobel
Job Level
Executive
MM6
MM5
MM4
MM3
MM2
MM1
G9
G8
G7
G6
G5
G4
G3
G2
G1
Development
Path
What are job levels?
Job levels are used within AkzoNobel to create an organizational
structure. The job levels provide a framework for employee
development and career paths. The global job levels at left
progress from support jobs (G1 – G9) to middle management (MM1
- MM6) to executive levels. The job level also drives internal pay
methods and delivery. As you grow in your job level your reward
opportunity is greater.
What this information means to you
Job Levels align with AkzoNobel’s value of developing the talents
of our people. Knowing your job level can help with your
development plan and career goals. As you can see, development
can be either vertical or horizontal.
Your current grade level is: MM1
Consider your Development Options:
Remain at your current level and continue growth within your
current function
Focus on advancing from your current level to the next level
within your current specialty
Focus on changing your job function to a new specialty area
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Job Levels and
Career Development (Cont’d)
Job Level Descriptions
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Directs a business function or component
of a function. Focuses on planning and
budgeting for the function or operation with
an annual focus while participating in
establishing multi-year strategies.
Senior
Executive
MM6
MM5
MM4
MM3
MM2
MM1
G9
G8
G7
G6
G5
G4
G3
G2
G1
Leadership
Seasoned professionals who may
serve as a team or project leader of a
technical (or non technical) function.
Drives projects to completion by
providing guidance/ expertise and has
a medium-term focus.
Managerial: Manager of professionals
and/or multiple supervisors in a subfunction/ department. Focuses on a
medium-term time
Professional/Technical: Entry to midlevel professional roles. Focuses on a
short-term (daily/weekly) timeframe
and quality of assigned activities.
Supervisory: Supervisor of a work unit
composed of non-exempt &/or professional
roles. Focuses on a short-term timeframe
and quality of assigned activities.
Specialized Support: Non-exempt/entry exempt roles providing specialized
procedural support to core business processes.
Support: Entry level non-exempt roles providing essential support to the
organization.
Employee Resources for Development
Your annual P&D Dialog includes annual development actions. You can utilize the P&D Dialog as a tool
for your personal and career development. Go to the P&D Dialog Website
http://dialog.one.akzonobel.intra and click “Development Tips” for the further development resources:
Development Tips Website This website provides ideas for practical on-the-job development activities
that you can use to develop your Success Factors.
Ashridge Learning Guides The learning guides provide useful learning material such as recommended
reading, development actions, practical ideas, tips for managing your career.
AkzoNobel Career Center for North America
Job openings in the US and North America are posted to the internal job site. Navigate to
www.anhrinfo.com, then “Other Resources,” click “My Career” and follow the link to the job site.
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