County HR audit finds inconsistent practices, recommends contracted HR director and standardized onboarding

May 19, 2026

An independent HR review for Curry County identified eight themes — from succession and payroll risk to inconsistent onboarding and discipline documentation — and recommended an off-site contracted HR director supported by an on-site coordinator, an employee handbook, SOP library, wage analysis and department-head training.

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Consultants presenting the Curry County human-resources review told commissioners the county’s HR operations show common rural-county weaknesses and several legally relevant gaps that should be addressed through prioritized reforms.

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