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St. Charles Parish personnel office details hiring, benefits and rollout of Paycom; council hears policy changes
Summary
Personnel staff reported on hiring, retirements, a benefits renewal and implementation of Paycom, and noted new paid parental leave and leave‑accrual policy changes intended to aid recruitment and retention.
Dana Parker, personnel director for St. Charles Parish, presented the parish’s 2024 personnel report to the council on Dec. 16, outlining hiring trends, benefit cost pressures and a major technology rollout.
Parker said the parish’s full‑time civil service headcount increased to 404, citing a balance of internal and external hires in 2024 and improved retention. She reported 19 retirements in 2023 and 12 retirements in 2024 and said 23 employees are currently participating in DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan).
Personnel staff described changes and initiatives intended to improve recruitment and retention. The parish negotiated a…
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