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DEPARTMENT OUTLINE: HUMAN RESOURCES

The City of Kennedale’s Human Resources Department provides guidance and assistance to all
staff within each department. The vision is to provide exceptional human resources services for
internal and external customers and improve the partnership, one employee professionally at a
time.

The Human Resources Department anticipates a significant increase in Software costs due to
digitization of personnel files. This process will eliminate the need for off-site storage, seen as a
decrease in Special Services. Centralizing new-hire testing and background checks among all
City departments caused an increase in the HR Related Tests account. There is a corresponding
decrease in Special Services in the Fire and Police Departments.

SHORT-TERM GOALS

 Provide additional training and development programs to staff:
Active Shooter, Customer Service, Leadership Training
 Continue adding employee recognition events
 Implement paperless Human Resources Department
 Restructure and refine employee evaluation process and procedures
 Continue funding for employee tuition reimbursement program
 Provide employee activities such as end of year banquet, 5-year merit awards, and
monthly recognition luncheon
LONG-TERM GOALS

 Create an orientation video for all new hires that provides an overview of Kennedale
history, governance structure, and integrative work culture

 Maintain and update the City Policy Handbook
 Evaluate need for a comprehensive wellness program

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