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Department: City Clerk
Case/Project No.:
Submitted by: Brenda Norton, HR Director | Resolution 25-23
ITEM 8.G. | Council Action: 1/27/2025 |
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| | | | | | | | Description
Resolution to abolish the Payroll & Benefits Specialist position and add a Payroll Specialist position. |
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| | | | | | | | Background/Discussion
The HR Department is continuously working to improve our processes and procedures to best serve our employees and assist the City in meeting strategic goals. The current vacancies within the Department have provided an opportunity to review all the current roles and make adjustments to better serve the Department and the City.
The demands of processing the City’s payroll are extensive. There are four (4) different unions along with non-union staff, each with its own variety of compensation requirements and calculations. The software systems for timekeeping and payroll processing require specialized knowledge and skill.
Prior attempts to fill the position as previously defined were unsuccessful, as the financial or bookkeeping background necessary for payroll is different from the traditionally HR-related tasks that were included at that time.
There has been some cost savings to the City, as this position has been vacant for several months. The new role will remain at the same pay grade and was included in both this year’s and next year’s budget.
Reorganizing the tasks, functions, and responsibilities within the department should allow for better alignment with traditional career paths in the field and will maximize efficiency of all HR staff.
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Approval of Resolution |
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