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HR warns of staffing shortfalls, proposes annual CPI adjustments to salary tables
Summary
Cindy, the parish HR head, told the Finance Committee there are about 50 vacancies and proposed annually updating salary grade tables to keep the 2023 compensation study current; she said table updates would not automatically raise pay but would preserve the study's integrity.
Cindy, the parish HR head, told the Finance Committee that St. Tammany Parish government is operating with roughly 50 vacant positions and that several departments, notably public works and utilities, face vacancy rates near 10%.
"We currently have approximately 50 vacant positions," Cindy said during her presentation. She described turnover as "relatively stable overall" but said certified and licensed roles are at the greatest risk and that onboarding and training costs are significant.
Cindy reviewed recent benefits changes and said the…
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