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City Of Haltom City Annual Budget, Fy2024 General Fund City Of Haltom City Annual Budget, Fy2024 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.

Accomplishment of FY2023

• Made benefit changes to reflect the council’s commitment to recruiting and retention –
increased employer paid life insurance maximum from $75,000 to $125,000 (based on
salary).
• Eliminated waiting period for medical, dental and vision to be more competitive with other
public sector employers in North Texas.
• Added identity theft insurance to benefits package and conducted open enrollment.
• Implemented changes to employee compensation approved in the budget; made changes
to the pay plan to reflect increased salaries.
• 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.
• Munis payroll system conversion continues.
• Hosted pre-retirement session for employees focusing on TMRS, social security and saving
for retirement.
• Implemented incentive pay for commercial driver’s license holders in Public Works
• Implemented incentive pay for shift differential pay for Police and Public Works employees
assigned to work overnight.
• Competitive bidding for employer- and employee-paid life insurance for FY24.

Objectives for FY2024

◊ Implement lateral entry program for Police Officers. Restructure Police Officer and Firefighter
compensation providing a step increase with each year rather than at 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
years of service.
◊ Provide additional benefits to employees with minimal/no budgetary impact.
◊ Recruit and retain qualified individuals to support operations within the city.
◊ 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.
◊ Cost/benefit analysis of the City’s medical program and explore options to provide competitive
benefits. Review and evaluate medical, dental, and vision to ensure the most beneficial and
cost-effective benefit package is offered to employees, and dependents.
◊ Examine options for providing cost effective insurance benefits to retirees.
◊ Audit job descriptions for five positions
◊ Move to paperless processes within Human Resources.