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County HR chief outlines "employer of choice" priority focused on retention, succession and pay philosophy
Summary
Jamie, the county HR lead, asked the board to adopt an "employer of choice" priority that would include retention programs, career pathing, mentorship, succession planning and a new compensation (pay) philosophy; Jamie said metrics and individualized development plans are critical to measure success.
Jamie (Speaker 12) told the board that becoming an "employer of choice" requires specific, measurable HR activities to retain and attract staff, not just a slogan.
"What does it mean when we say we want to be the employer of choice?" Jamie asked, then listed concrete actions: employee engagement and recognition programs, career-pathing and internal mobility, partnerships with schools and universities, and developing a compensation or "pay philosophy." Jamie said the county should personalize development plans and measure outcomes to know whether the initiative is successful.
Jamie said succession planning must be revived after progress slowed since the earlier 2012 initiative and emphasized linking HR metrics to the countys strategic priorities so departments can meet mission goals with qualified staff.
Staff and supervisors agreed the workforce is central to service delivery and that HR proposals should be incorporated into the strategic financial plan, with additional details to be worked out in follow-up briefings.
