Human Resources
Department Description
The Mission of the Human Resources Department is to ensure that our departments have the best and the brightest employees, that our employees feel happy and satisfied at work, while promoting employee satisfaction, morale, and overall wellbeing. Our primary goal is to support our County by attracting, retaining, and growing an outstanding workforce.
Core Services
Personnel
The Personnel functions in the Human Resources Department include recruitment, hiring, retention, labor relations, and aiding as needed to employees under the Board of County Commissioners.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Committee consists of members of various County departments, members of the disabled community, and a Sheriff’s Office designee. The Committee responds to grievances from the public concerning ADA compliance involving County facilities and programs and addresses any other compliance issues. Of the funds collected, two-thirds are provided by disabled parking fines which are used for these County-related expenses. The types of expenditures previously approved by the Committee include sidewalks in parks, renovated restrooms, ADA ramps, electric doors, and print magnifiers in libraries.
Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation is a program which provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured during employment. Together with our third-party administrator, it is the goal of workers' compensation to return the injured employee quickly and economically to the status of “productive” worker. The Workers’ Compensation Program is self-insured, and we strive to keep costs down and injuries to a minimum.
Risk Management & Administration
The Risk Management Program manages all liability claims (auto and general) and is self-insured for most types of coverage. Risk Management also maintains the insurance policies for buildings and vehicles valued over $100,000. They assist as needed to employees and citizens and works to process all claims timely and efficiently. Recovery files are maintained in order to seek reimbursement from at-fault parties when possible.
Benefits
Human Resources is responsible for the administration of the self-insured health fund and three Employee Wellness Centers. Employees continue to have the option to do open enrollment completely electronically or to utilize the assistance of HR team members. This option is extremely efficient for our employees, while still maintaining the personal service our employees desire when it comes to open enrollment questions or concerns. Except for the Sheriff, all the Constitutional Officers participate in our Self-Insured Health Insurance Program.
Budget Summary
Funding Sources
Goals and Objectives
The goals and objectives of the Human Resource Department are to decrease costs, improve employee morale, and implement innovative methods to recruit the best in the industry and ensure that employees stay satisfied and focused on achieving the County’s strategic priorities.
Wellness Center
Goal: Reduce the number of no shows and increase employee utilization.
Action Plan:
- Call or text employees 1-2 days prior to appointment; require a response.
- Ensure employees arrive for their appointments on time to avoid impacting the wait time for subsequent appointments.
- Further educate employees on the services offered as well as the cost-saving benefit to the employee and County.
Workers' Compensation
Goal: Reduce lost hours due to injury on the job.
Action Plan:
- Promote a zero-injury safety culture.
- Handle claims promptly and efficiently, to return employee back to productive worker status in the shortest time span possible.
Turnover
Goal: Reduce negative turnover and increase average tenure.
Action Plan:
- Create a culture that celebrates and rewards excellence to retain talent and encourage innovation.
- Educate departments on best hiring practices, to reduce probationary discharges.
- Resolve conflict through open/respectful dialogue and maintaining a climate of dignity and respect.
