FY 2026 Adopted Budget - Flipbook - Page 176
Human Resources Department Priorities, Strategies, Goals & Objectives
The Human Resources (HR) Department's alignment with the City's Strategic Plan's core Priorities and
Strategies, particularly the strategic priority, Competent and Effective Government. The HR department
operates under a mandate to ensure an effective, efficient, equitable, and accountable public workforce. Our
priorities and strategies reflect both the operational needs of the city and the evolving expectations of the public.
The departmental performance measures include performance indicators that track progress toward shortterm goals. The HR department demonstrates the impact of its activities on the achievement of immediate
goals, helping city officials make informed decisions about funding and resource allocation for the longterm goals. The long-term goals, including performance measures, will involve tracking trends and
outcomes over an extended period.
1. Strategic Compensation Analysis: To ensure a competitive work environment, the Human Resources
Department diligently tracks and evaluates employee compensation and benefits packages.
2. Personnel Rules Enhancement: The department is committed to maintaining a fair and efficient work
environment. To achieve this, the department works to establish a framework for how the city manages
its employees. Our Personnel Rules and Regulations are a set of guidelines that ensure adherence to
labor laws and ethics rules. Our policies are updated to be in line with changing legislation or societal
expectations and provide a basis for workplace decision-making.
3. Comprehensive Training Initiatives: The Department recognizes the significance of a skilled and
informed workforce. To achieve this, it provides accessible, ongoing learning opportunities. HR encourages
professional certifications and higher education and creates pathways for emerging leaders within the public
sector. Our training also encompasses vital areas like customer service, diversity, new employee
orientation, and workplace harassment.
4. Talent Attraction and Retention: With an eye on Goal #3’s target of recruiting and retaining top-tier
employees while providing the services residents want, the HR Department plays a vital role. Attracting
skilled candidates through competitive compensation, responsive personnel rules, and training
opportunities, the Department contributes significantly to maintaining a high-quality workforce and
enhancing job satisfaction.
5. Synergy with the Strategic Plan: The HR Department's actions echo the broader aims of the City's
strategic plan, emphasizing Competent and Effective Government. The focus involves aligning HR
strategies with the overall city objectives to ensure the organization has the right talent to achieve its long-term
goals through workforce planning, talent management, and developing a strong organizational culture.
6. Constant Improvement: The HR Department remains dedicated to continuous improvement by focusing
on the needs of the city, embracing data-driven decisions, prioritizing processes, encouraging employee
involvement, and ensuring leadership support.
Human Resources Department Services Outcome: Results and Accomplishments
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Talent Management and Development: HR departments focus on talent management and development.
This includes implementing training and development programs, succession planning, and performance
management processes that contribute to employee growth and retention.
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Compliance and Legal Matters: Compliance with labor laws, regulations, and organizational policies
is crucial. A successful outcome indicates that the HR department is well-versed in employment law,
manages legal matters effectively, and ensures the organization's practices align with legal
requirements.
Employee Engagement: The HR department actively promotes employee engagement and satisfaction.
Positive outcomes highlight initiatives to measure and improve employee engagement, such as regular
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