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CITY OF HALTOM CITY aNNUAL BUDGET, FY2021 GENERAL FUND

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 FY2020

◊ Obtained renewals for FY21 reflecting cost-effective and comprehensive group insurance
coverage for employees, dependents, and retirees
◊ Implemented changes to employee compensation approved in the budget
◊ Processed 57 payrolls (26 bi-weekly, 30 fire and 1 sick buy-back)
◊ Cybersecurity training for all employees and elected officials conducted and reported to the
State
◊ Two additional policies added to the Personnel Policies and Procedures
◊ Changed applicant tracking system to a more robust and cost-effective solution designed to
increase quality of applications received
◊ Developed processes and procedures for handling employee time related to COVID-19 in
accordance with the FFCRA
◊ Managed 32 non-COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims; processed in excess of 50
COVID-19 exposures
◊ Filed and managed large building and vehicle claim due to hail event in April 2020

Objectives of FY2021

 Overhaul the Performance Evaluation process for all employees.
 Conduct job audits on a minimum of four employee classifications within the City.
 Recruit and retain qualified individuals to support operations within the City.
 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 efficient manner to limit exposure and reduce cost.
 Bid medical, dental and vision coverage cost-effective benefit package for employees, de-
pendents, and retirees

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