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Human Resources

Stephanie Ayers
Director of Human Resources

The Human Resources Division supports City departments by developing, executing, and evaluating programs, processes
and procedures to ensure workforce maximization, retention and well-being. The Division is a business partner to the other
City departments by providing services that include recruitment and on-boarding, bene ts planning and administration,
compensation planning and administration, employee relations, policy development and oversight, management coaching,
employee training and development, and legal compliance.

FY 2021-2022 Highlights
Updated/Revised COVID Contact Tracing and Return to Work Guidelines as CDC recommendations changed for
employee safety
Implemented two new Medical CoPay plans.
Converted bene t effective date to rst of the month following date of hire.
Added Risk Management to Human Resources, including workers' compensation and liability claim handling.
Performed citywide compensation study for the 2022-2023 budget to determine positions not within average market
salary ranges.
Worked on an extensive search for a comprehensive Human Resource Management Information System which will
consolidate many HR systems into one centralized system

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