AGENDA DATE: 11/6/2024
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Annual Human Resources and Workforce Presentation
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Annual Human Resources and Workforce Presentation
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Shifflett, Rice
PRESENTER (S): Jessica Rice, Director of Human Resources
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County ended the shared service Human Resources (HR) model in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) and approved the formation of a HR Department dedicated to local government operations and services. The intent was to enhance focus on local government workforce needs, build transformational human resource best practices and support long-term staffing strategies that would support the County’s future service needs.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Workforce & Customer Service - Recruit & retain engaged public servants who provide quality government services to advance our mission
DISCUSSION: In spring 2022, the first positions of the County’s HR department were filled in preparation for the Department launch at the beginning of FY23. The Human Resources Department has now been in operation for 2 ½ years. As a newly staffed department, the priorities have been balanced on building organizational and enterprise-wide best practices while learning the nuances of each department’s culture and function. The primary focus has been on establishing processes for core human resource functions to include recruiting, compensation and benefits, employee safety, and training. During FY24, the HR Department successfully moved from focusing on core transactional functions to a model focused on internal partnerships and services, and innovative solutions.
The purpose of this presentation is to share current workforce demographics, review workforce metrics, and share current initiatives that provide insight into the organization’s performance in executing Strategic Plan: Goal 6- Workforce & Customer Service.
BUDGET IMPACT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: N/A