Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Budget to Add One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position in the Human Resources Department
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 1, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
CONTACT: Kathryn Usrey, Interim Director of Human Resources
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Recently, one of the Human Resources Manager's resigned to take a position with the City of Arlington.
* This provided an unexpected opportunity to reevaluate the structure and needs of HR Department.
* This request to eliminate a manager position and replace with two professional level subject matter experts will enhance the department's ability to implement the aggressive program changes slated for this year and respond more appropriately to the needs of the employees and departments of the City.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The Human Resources Department has committed to a full compensation and benefits study during the FY 2014-15. While the study will be done by an external organization, there is still a substantial amount of internal work, coordination and training required of the Human Resources staff.
* Previously HR was staffed with two managers. One of those managers was responsible for both compensation and benefits.
* Rather than fill the manager position, the request is to delete the manager position and fill two professional level positions, one in benefits and one in compensation.
* Adding two subject matter experts in these areas will provide continuity as we transition from the study to the implementation phase. They will provide ongoing maintenance of the compensation plan and continue to provide services and direction to the benefit program.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
To make the above change will require additional funding of $73,450.00 to cover salary and benefit costs for the extra position.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A...
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