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Select Board authorizes Collins Center HR assessment, not to exceed $10,000

Bellingham Select Board · July 21, 2026
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Summary

The Select Board authorized a contract with UMass Boston’s Collins Center for an HR, benefits and payroll assessment (not to exceed $10,000) to define job descriptions and staffing after the HR director vacancy. Staff said the review should be complete by late August and will inform potential restructuring and job postings.

The board authorized a contract with the University of Massachusetts Boston’s Collins Center to conduct a short assessment of HR, benefits, payroll and related administrative functions, with a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.

Staff explained the HR director position is vacant and that job descriptions for the HR director and related positions are currently missing. The Collins Center will review current functions, draft job descriptions, and recommend a staffing structure; staff estimated the assessment could be completed by the end of August. The consultant team has been on site, and staff said they are confident the scope will fit the $10,000 cap.

A motion to authorize the town administrator to execute the Collins Center contract passed on a roll call. Board members asked to see the assessment product when complete and discussed expected timing for any subsequent job postings.