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Minnehaha County staff outline pay-matrix rollout, one-time $500 payment proposed
Summary
Human Resources briefed the county commission on implementing a new pay matrix for nonunion employees, proposing Sept. 27 placement, a one-time $500 lump sum to offset delayed step increases, and handbook edits; formal action is scheduled for Aug. 19.
Minnehaha County Human Resources on Tuesday outlined how the county would implement a pay-matrix and related handbook changes recommended by a year-long McGrath Human Resources Group study.
Carrie Deaver, Human Resources, told the commission the proposal would place full‑time, non‑elected employees on the pay step ‘‘closest to but higher than their current rate of pay in the pay matrix’’ and emphasized ‘‘there's no reduction in pay for employees.’’ She said the county plans to implement the pay plan on Sept. 27 if commissioners approve next month.
To address compression where many employees would fall to base steps, staff recommended moving most employees up one step and asked for support for a one‑time $500 lump‑sum payment ‘‘in recognition that their step is gonna be delayed.’’ Deaver also outlined handbook edits covering promotion ranges, demotion rules, and a change to limit compensatory time from 90 hours to 60 hours.
Deaver described proposed on‑call pay adjustments for a small number of employees in IT, facilities and human services. In presenting the change she said the county would ‘‘ask for support to move from $20 ... to $40 ... for weekends and holidays’’ and later clarified that the regular $20 per‑day on‑call stipend would remain but weekend/holiday pay would increase as described.
Commissioners asked for clarification that the proposals apply only to nonunion staff; Deaver confirmed the Deputies Association and highway union contracts are governed separately. She said communication to employees and department head briefings would follow if the commission supports the plan on Aug. 19.
The briefing did not include a formal vote. County staff said they would return to the commission at the Aug. 19 meeting with implementation details and for formal consideration.
