Duluth merges workforce development with HR and plans citywide compensation study
City officials described the new Department of Employee and Workforce Development that consolidates HR and workforce development functions, highlighted recent onboarding numbers and competitive grants, and said a class and compensation study will be a top 2027 priority to inform long‑term pay strategy.
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City staff presented a newly created department that brings workforce development and human resources under one umbrella to improve coordination between hiring, retention and training efforts. Director Foshay noted that the city rolled out a self‑insured Minnesota paid leave program and had processed 31 applications so far; the department also reported onboarding 241 employees since January 2026.
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