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HR director: 237 county vacancies, 496 PLT cash‑out applications processed; turnover above target for year
Summary
HR Director Catherine Mead reported 237 countywide vacancies and said HR processed 496 applications in the October‑December 2024 PLT cash‑out, approving 19,296.25 hours ($658,475.47). The yearlong voluntary turnover rate was 14.21%, above the county target of under 10%.
Catherine Mead, Beaufort County human resources director, told the county finance committee on Jan. 27 that the county had 237 vacant positions and that HR has begun more detailed monthly vacancy reporting and quarterly turnover reporting intended to inform the FY26 position audit.
Mead said the county has 1,621 budgeted positions and 1,549 full‑time equivalent employees. She reported that HR processed 496 employee applications during the 2024 PLT (personal leave time) cash‑out application period…
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