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HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Mission Statement

Human Resources will develop, implement and administer programs and services that enable the
City to recruit and retain a highly qualified workforce.

Accomplishments of FY2018

✓ Enhanced recruitment processes including off-site recruitment for sworn positions in Police
and Fire. Placement of commercial ads in target markets.
✓ Obtained renewals for FY18 reflecting cost-effective and comprehensive group insurance
coverage for employees, dependents and retirees. There was no rate change for medical.
✓ Conduct audit of the City’s property (autos, mobile equipment and property) and update
the process for handling the annual audit required by TML.
✓ Successful open enrollment and health fair with more than 35 vendors attending.
✓ Dependent eligibility audit conducted for the City’s medical, dental and vision plans to
ensure that everyone covered met the eligibility requirements for each plan.
✓ Implemented changes to employee compensation approved in the budget.
✓ Administered promotional and entry level exams for sworn classifications in Police and
Fire.
✓ Implemented new timekeeping system for departments using timeclocks where internet
access was available. Finalizing connectivity issues for some locations.

Objectives for FY 2019

➢ Evaluate and overhaul the Performance Evaluation process for all employees.
➢ Conduct job audits on a minimum of four employee classifications within the City.
➢ Revise methodology for recruitment in a tight labor market; work to retain qualified
individuals to support operations within the City.
➢ Overhaul new employee orientation.
➢ Develop and maintain a compensation strategy that reflects the City’s goals ensuring that
employees are classified and compensated in an appropriate manner.
➢ Manage liability claims in a timely and cost-effective manner to limit exposure and reduce
cost.
➢ Obtain the most cost-effective benefit package for employees, dependents and retirees.
➢ Implement electronic scheduling and timekeeping for sworn employees in police and fire.

New Budget Item

❖ Enrollment Software $20,000

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