Dunn County HR proposes new performance-based pay plan, seeks ordinance change to remove step system

Jul 18, 2025

County HR presented a plan to tie 2026 pay increases to quarterly performance check-ins and to remove the current 11-step structure from the county personnel ordinance; administration proposed specific percentage increases for ‘‘meets’’ and ‘‘exceeds’’ ratings and a one-time bonus for employees already at the top of pay ranges.

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Sarah Stansberry, the county talent development manager, told the Neighbors of Dunn County standing committee on July 17 that Human Resources will link next year’s pay increases to a revamped performance-evaluation system and asked the board to approve changes to the personnel ordinance to allow that change.

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