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Job Description

Attract the right people, screen out the wrong ones, and stay compliant with pay transparency laws.

In the 9-page guide

  • The 8 sections every posting needs
  • Vague vs. specific examples
  • A pre-posting check
  • Pay transparency rules for CA, NY, IL, TX, and FL
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Job Description template

A complete posting template with all eight sections, example language you can adapt, and an internal notes page that never gets posted.

Role details
Title, team, manager, location type, level, and classification.
Who we are
A company paragraph with prompts for what to include.
What you'll do
A role summary with a worked example.
Responsibilities and qualifications
Outcome-based examples, with must-haves split from nice-to-haves.
Things we value and benefits
Example language you can rewrite in your own voice.
Pay and EEO
Pay range language and a standard equal opportunity statement.
Internal notes
Classification rationale, essential functions, and approval sign-off. Not for posting.
Built-in guidance
A how-to box at the top you delete before posting.
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About this guide

What the Job Description guide covers

Attract the right people, screen out the wrong ones, and stay compliant with pay transparency laws. Written for founders and hiring managers at small and growing companies, in plain language, with federal rules and state notes for California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Florida.

The 9-page guide covers the 8 sections every posting needs; vague vs. specific examples; a pre-posting check; pay transparency rules for CA, NY, IL, TX, and FL. It comes with 1 editable Word template: Job Description template. It is also part of the First Hire Kit.

Price: $39, one-time purchase, instant download. General guidance, not legal advice: review finished documents with your legal counsel.

Questions

Frequently asked

What makes a job description attract the right candidates?

Lead with the outcomes the role owns in its first year, separate must-have requirements from nice-to-haves, and keep the language plain. The guide walks through each section with examples.

Do I have to include pay in a job posting?

In several states, yes. California, New York, and Illinois require pay ranges in job postings for employers above a size threshold. The guide's state notes cover CA, NY, IL, TX, and FL. Confirm current rules with your legal counsel.

Is this legal advice?

No. ModuleHire HR guides and templates are general guidance. Review anything that affects an employee with your legal counsel before you use it.

How do I get the files?

Right after checkout you get a download page and an email link. Everything you buy also lives in your library at hr.modulehire.com/library.html, so you can download it again any time.

Which states do the guides cover?

Guides on topics where state law matters, such as pay, leave, hiring, and terminations, include state notes for California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Florida alongside federal rules.