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Benton County supervisors vote to close in‑house HR department; day‑to‑day functions to move to auditor
Summary
The board approved closing the county's HR department effective July 1, 2025; routine HR tasks will shift to the auditor’s office, insurance and the county attorney will handle investigations and claims as needed, and some services may be contracted out.
The Benton County Board of Supervisors voted to close the county’s in‑house human resources department effective July 1, 2025, and to shift routine HR operations to the auditor’s office.
During discussion, supervisors and staff said the change is part of the county’s budget decisions and the plan is to outsource specialized functions as needed. A supervisor summarized, "The department, yes. But if there was a need for some outside help that the HR department would do, then that would be done on an as‑needed basis."
Why it matters: Supervisors and staff said closing the HR department will reduce ongoing staffing costs but warned it requires clear…
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