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Bonner County commissioners ask for more analysis on HR reorganization plan
Summary
Commissioners reviewed an HR staff proposal that would shift the department from three full‑time generalists to two generalists plus a part‑time administrative assistant, a change HR estimates would save about $45,500 (≈13%). The board requested a side‑by‑side analysis of three options — keep current structure, hire a director, or outsource — and gave staff direction to clarify interim duties; no formal action was taken.
Bonner County commissioners met April 13 for a special session to review a staff proposal to reorganize the county Human Resources department and to consider whether some or all HR functions should be outsourced. The board asked for more analysis and did not adopt any changes.
The HR proposal presented to the board would preserve a four‑position staffing model but change its composition: a director, two generalists and a part‑time Administrative Assistant III. The part‑time role was described as averaging about 24 hours per week, rising to about 30 hours during six pay periods that coincide with heavier benefits processing. The accompanying budget analysis estimated roughly $45,500 in annual savings, about 13 percent of current HR costs, if the reorganization were adopted.
Why it matters: commissioners said the proposal could yield cost savings but raised concerns about workload, continuity and the effect on current…
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