What is the difference between a "promotion" and an "upward reclassification?"

A promotion involves movement from one position to a different position with a higher salary range midpoint through a competitive recruitment process. An upward reclassification involves a change in the functions of a position, which results in the assignment of an employee’s current position to a new payroll title with a higher salary range midpoint. A reclassified employee retains the majority (generally 50% or more) of the prior functions and assumes additional functions as well.