(1080) Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is responsible for Human Capital, the most vital asset to the County. It provides administration of the personnel and management programs, including recruitment and examination, position classification, compensation, leaves and benefits administration, employee training, labor relations, equal employment, risk management, workers’ comp safety, incentive programs, and liability insurance. The Human Resources Department works closely with management to create a top workplace environment for employees.

• Class and Comp Study completed, and as a result, compensations were brought to 90% of the market.
• Continuation of classification review and updates with various job specifications for County departments.
• Launched an employee Professional Development Training Program called a Lunch and Learn.
• County returned to CalPers Health, bringing cost savings to employees and more plan options.
• Introduced the electronic Hiring Approval Forms to all departments in the County, streamlining the hiring process.
• Successfully implementing and keeping up with the changes in the CDPH Covid Guidelines to keep all employees safe and healthy.
• Introduced a new benefit to employees. MASA aids with emergency transportation.
• Promoted recruitments at the San Benito County Fair.
• Successfully hired a Human Resources Manager.

• Attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and talented workforce to serve our community at all levels of the organization.
• Successful labor negotiations with upcoming contracts negotiations with all units.
• Implementing and complying with changing state and federal legislation.
• Succession planning for the future while retaining institutional knowledge.

• Add additional NeoGov software platforms to assist HR operations, including: Onboarding, eForms, Perform, and Learn.
• Launch an employee intranet and continue the development of the HR website for public use.
• Develop and implement Leadership and First-line Supervisor Training programs.
• Update Supervisor Handbook to electronic format.
• Implement County training to promote an inclusive workplace and culturally competent service delivery and provide other valuable employee training.
• Continue establishing HR relationships with departments (i.e., through monthly visits).
• Develop and establish an employee service award program or other employee recognition program.
• Implement an HR scanning system for all HR Personnel Files for electronic record retention and reduce paper usage for other processes (i.e., onboarding, interviews, enrollment of benefits, employee leave documentation).
• Implement exit interviews.
• Improve information accessibility, accuracy, and input from the HRIS system.
• Update Personnel Policies and Procedure Handbook for ongoing changes.
• Hold a Health Fair for employees and retirees, for an increased employee and retiree education on Health Benefits through meetings (virtual), mailers, and emails.
• Create an HR Mission Statement