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City updates HR metrics: vacancy rate 6.8%, review of compensation plan underway
Summary
City Human Resources presented recruitment and retention data to council, reporting 29 full-time vacancies (6.8% vacancy rate), a history of turnover post-pandemic and a pending review of nonunion compensation bands that could affect budget years 2026–27.
City Human Resources delivered a briefing to Dublin City Council on recruitment trends, workforce composition and ongoing compensation analysis during the May 5 meeting.
HR Director Jennifer Meglietti told council the city’s June 2024 headcount reached 938 employees and that the city currently has 29 full-time vacancies—representing a 6.8% vacancy rate—which HR described as within a “healthy” range (the presentation cited a 5–10% healthy target). The department uses the NEOGOV recruitment platform and reported the city averages about 25 fewer days to hire than peer organizations, per NEOGOV data shared with council.
Meglietti described turnover trends: higher turnover in 2021–22 tied to the pandemic and a return to lower levels over the last two years. She said Human Resources conducted 414 job searches in the past three years, including seasonal and intern positions.
On talent development and culture, the city’s Culture Playbook (initiated by City Manager Megan O’Callaghan) was highlighted. Meglietti described new recognition programs—Exceptional You bonuses, Strongest Link award—and staff engagement initiatives including an employee-wide survey planned for summer using Energage, and ongoing “stay interview” check-ins.
Human Resources is conducting a compensation evaluation of nonunion salary bands; Meglietti referenced the last major review (noted in presentation materials as 2006) and said the department will bring recommendations tied to the 2026–27 budget cycle if adjustments are needed. The presentation also outlined fringe-benefit comparisons and stated that staff will bring proposed changes later in the year if the market review suggests adjustments.
Council asked clarifying questions; HR said vacancy and turnover metrics will continue to be tracked and staff will present updates to council in future meetings.
