JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: THE INSTITUTIONAL GAP BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL DYNAMICS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND COMPENSATION

This article examines the transformation of job descriptions in the digital economy. It demonstrates that digitalization is leading to accelerated changes in the content of work, while formal labor regulations are updated much more slowly. As a result, an institutional gap is emerging between the actual functions of employees, their assigned responsibilities, and the remuneration system. It has been substantiated that the expansion of tasks related to the use of ERP systems, analytical tools, and digital platforms is not reflected in HR documents, which creates management, legal, and motivational risks: a decrease in the transparency of expectations, an increase in hidden professional tension, and a weakening of trust in the HR system. Suggested areas for modernizing job descriptions include transitioning to an adaptive job description model, integration with performance appraisal and compensation systems, and regular review of functionality within the digital HR architecture. The findings can be used to improve organizations' HR practices in the context of digital transformation.