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DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT
Human Resources 01-603

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to work in collaboration with all City Department Heads to
develop and maintain efficient employee relations practices which will increase employee retention and maximize
workforce productivity and quality of services to the citizens of Azle. The Human Resources Department strives to
comply with changes in employment and labor laws which affect how the City must identify and minimize potential
liabilities.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Continually strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the Human Resources Department through:
Identification and facilitation of workforce training opportunities
Review of position descriptions, personnel policies, and best practices for compliance with applicable laws
Regular analysis of turnover statistics to identify initiatives which can improve talent recruitment and retention
Identification of strategies to reach broader and more diverse talent pool
Timely processing of employment applications, FMLA, Worker's Compensation and Unemployment claims
Facilitation of employee recognitions initiatives to foster strong workforce morale and talent engagement

KEY POINTS OF PROPOSED BUDGET:
Personnel: Increase due to impact of FY 24 step increases, pay plan market adjustment, and increased
benefits costs.
Services: Increase for new performance management software, employee appreciation banquet, and staff
travel and training.

KEY INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE: FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25
Actual Estimate Projection
% of personnel requisitions processed/posted within 48 hours 100 100 100
# of general training initiatives identified 3 3 5
% of applications and claims processed within 72 hours 100 100 100
% of termed employees and expired applications archived within 80 hours 100 100 100

City of Azle FY 2024-2025 Budget 82