Jul. 14, 2026

10:00:00 AM - 2:00:00 PM

Primex, 46 Donovan Street, Concord, NH

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Job descriptions are more than just hiring tools — they’re foundational documents that shape performance expectations, support compliance efforts, and guide workplace communication. Yet, too often, they’re written once and forgotten. This hands-on workshop invites HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders to revisit, revise, and reimagine their job descriptions. Participants will explore best practices for writing clear, accurate, and legally sound descriptions that reflect the evolving nature of work and support organizational goals. 

 

Through interactive discussions and a collaborative writing session, attendees will: 

  • Learn what makes a job description effective — and what to avoid. 
  • Understand the strategic value of keeping job descriptions current. 
  • Identify common pitfalls and how to correct them. 
  • Work directly on a job description from their own organization, leaving with a refreshed version and actionable insights. 

Who Should Attend: 
HR professionals, hiring managers, supervisors, and anyone involved in employee performance, recruitment, or compliance.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Describe best practices in writing job descriptions, including outlining what should and should not be included. 
  • Cite the reasons why it is important to have well-written and updated job descriptions. 
  • Discuss three common mistakes associated with job descriptions. 

What to Bring: 
A current job description from your organization — ready to be reviewed, rewritten, and revitalized. 

3.5 SHRM Credits 

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    Carrie James

    Carrie James, Human Resource Consultant

    Carrie joined the Legal and HR Department in August of 2025. She will
    provide training and consulting services for members. Carrie’s focus will
    be on mitigating HR-related risks prior to a supervisor or manager taking
    an employment action. Topics of her position might be responding to
    issues related to hiring, firing, performance, and leave issues.

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    Carol Kilmister

    Carol Kilmister, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Senior Human Resource Consultant

    Carol Kilmister is a Senior Human Resource Consultant in the Legal and HR Services Department at Primex3 where she provides training, guidance, and support to Property & Liability members.  Prior to coming to Primex3, she worked for many years as the Director of HR for a multi-district SAU in NH.  She is a graduate of Rivier University with a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Administration and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Plymouth State University.  In addition, she holds national certification as a senior HR professional from both HRCI and SHRM. She has served on the board of directors the Association of NH Public Employer HR Administrators (ANHPEHRA) for many years and is also Past President of the Greater Concord HR Association of SHRM (HRAGC).

     

Contact Hours

4

This program has been approved for PDC recertification credit hours toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification through the Society for Human Resource Management. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the SHRM Certification website at www.shrmcertification.org

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