What are Job Families?

• Grouping of Similar Jobs: Families group jobs with common characteristics, responsibilities, and required skills. For example, you might have a Job Family called “Software Development” consisting of jobs like “Software Engineer,” “Senior Software Engineer,” and “Software Architect.”
• Hierarchical Structure: Job Families can often be arranged in a hierarchy to reflect levels of seniority or specialization.
• Competency Mapping: Competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities) can be defined at the Job Family level. Jobs within the family inherit these competencies, promoting consistency in expectations.

Key SAP Tables Related to Job Families

• HRP1000: This table stores Objects. Within it, you’ll find objects with the following attributes to represent Job Families:
  • OBJTYPE (OTYPE): Set to “JF” to signify a Job Family object.
  • SHORT TEXT (STEXT): The name of the Job Family.
• HRP1001: This table stores relationships between objects. Of importance are relationships like:
  • Relationship Type “B450”: Indicates “Contains.” This links a Job Family (JF) to its associated Jobs (C).

Using SAP Transactions

Here are some essential transactions to work with Job Families:

• PP01: The primary transaction for creating and maintaining organizational objects, including Job Families.
• PPOME: A transaction used to manage your overall organizational structure, including the relationships between Job Families, Jobs, Positions, etc.
• HRTMC_PPOM: In newer SAP systems, this transaction (requiring Business Function HCM_TMC_CI_1 ) provides enhanced functionality for managing your job architecture.

Example

Imagine a company with the following Job Family structure:

• Software Development (JF)
  • Software Engineer (C)
  • Senior Software Engineer (C)
  • Software Architect (C)

Additional Considerations

• Job Architecture: Job Families are a vital component of the overall SAP Job Architecture, which includes Functional Areas (FN), Job Families (JF), Jobs (C), and Positions (S).
• Custom Enhancements: Some organizations customize their HR data model and processes. You’ll need to consult your SAP experts for specific guidance if you have heavily customized tables or structures.