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Saline County HR reports low turnover, premium holiday and 2026 pay plan preparations
Summary
Human Resources Director Marilyn Leamer reported 12 new hires, 18 transfers and a quarter turnover rate of about 3.6%, said a premium holiday provided roughly $104,000 in employee relief and about $578,800 in employer relief over two months, and outlined open enrollment and 2026 pay plan work.
Human Resources Director Marilyn Leamer briefed the Saline County Board of Commissioners on the department’s quarterly activity Nov. 18 and outlined near‑term benefits and reporting tasks.
Leamer said the report covers mid‑August to mid‑November. During that period the county recorded 12 new hires, 18 internal transfers and 12 separations (including two retirements), yielding an estimated turnover rate of about 3.6 percent for the quarter. The Kansas Department of Labor conducted safety inspections of county facilities (office, island, Expo Center and senior center) and reported no safety violations.
Leamer reported the county’s self‑insured health plan closed its plan year Sept. 30 with a loss ratio of 89.2 percent and the dental plan at 97.8 percent. Those results enabled a flat health insurance renewal effective Oct. 1 and a modest 3.5 percent increase for dental. She said a premium holiday produced about $104,000 in employee relief and approximately $578,800 in employer relief across two months. Leamer also described preparations for longevity pay, December open enrollment and implementing a 2026 pay plan.
Commissioners asked how the premium holiday affects the budget and whether saved dollars could be reallocated; staff explained the amounts remain in the employee benefits trust fund and noted limitations on moving those dollars to other funds or to pay for salaries. Leamer said those savings reduce expenses in the benefits fund but do not transfer to unrelated county funds.
