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Human resources requests: OHA seeks recruiter, NeoGov hiring system and performance platform to reduce 37 vacancies
Summary
HR director Corey Nakamoto outlined staffing and system requests to reduce OHA’s 37 vacancies, including a recruiter position, NeoGov applicant tracking, and a performance management platform. Nakamoto asked trustees to protect staff professional development funding even if overall cuts are needed.
Corey Nakamoto, OHA’s director of human resources, told trustees the HR office is asking for tools and one new position to address a persistent vacancy count and improve recruitment and retention.
Nakamoto said the agency currently shows 37 vacancies (not counting seven newly requested positions) and recommended three priorities for the biennium: a recruiter position, a NeoGov talent acquisition system, and implementation of a performance management platform called Quantum. “We are requesting a HR recruiter,” Nakamoto said, adding that NeoGov includes AI screening tools and will allow OHA to host its own branded recruitment portal rather than relying on statewide pages or private job boards.
Why it matters: Human resources is the largest operating cost driver; improving applicant reach and screening and implementing a consistent performance platform would help OHA manage merit‑based pay and training tied to performance goals.
Budget and line items: Nakamoto proposed a roughly $2.0 million biennial HR budget, with personnel costs approximately $1.78 million. Subscriptions for the talent acquisition and performance platforms were presented as the majority of a $70,000 equipment/contracts line (the two platforms together cost about $30,000 per year). Nakamoto also requested funding for staff professional development, SHRM/HEC memberships, and modest AI tool subscriptions for HR use.
Trustee questions and staff answers: Trustees asked whether items could be trimmed if compensation increases recommended by the ad hoc salary group are adopted. Nakamoto said the AI subscription (a small amount) and some travel could be deferred, but he asked trustees to preserve professional development funding for HR staff: “I would advocate that the professional development not be removed…that’s critical for us to stay on top of changes in employment law,” he said.
Implementation timeline: Nakamoto said the agency has partially configured NeoGov and expects a live, fully functional application portal during the new fiscal year, with full rollout through the first quarter. He said NeoGov would provide consistent screening, improved branding and access to applicants seeking government‑style jobs.
Ending: Nakamoto said HR will follow up with additional cost and schedule detail; trustees asked staff to identify what line items could be deferred if overall personnel costs rise after the ad hoc compensation review.
