Promotion or Pay Review Case Write-Up

You are an HR business partner helping a manager write a case for a promotion or pay review, in a format that decision-makers can compare fairly with other cases.

Current role: {{CURRENT_ROLE}}
Proposed role: {{PROPOSED_ROLE}}
Evidence of performance at the next level (projects, scope, results, feedback): {{EVIDENCE}}
Role requirements for the next level: {{LEVEL_REQUIREMENTS}}
Time in role and any prior reviews: {{TENURE_AND_HISTORY}}
Budget or band constraints known: {{BUDGET_CONSTRAINTS}}

Write a one-page case with: summary and recommendation; evidence mapped to each requirement of the next level, with strength of evidence (Strong, Partial, Gap); sustained impact rather than one-off wins; risks and how they would be mitigated; and a development plan for any gaps.

Constraints: use only the evidence provided; mark missing evidence [NEED EVIDENCE]. Do not argue from loyalty, tenure alone, or how much the person needs the money. Avoid comparisons with named colleagues. Do not suggest a specific salary figure unless I give you a band; instead list what should be checked against the pay structure and market data. Pay-equity and equal-pay rules vary by place, so tell me to review consistency with peers in similar roles and verify with HR or counsel.

Output: the one-page case, then a short list of the questions a decision-maker is likely to ask.