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Finance and HR pay scales draw scrutiny in Henderson budget review
Summary
Council questioned high salary totals in Finance and Human Resources, requested the full compensation study be shared, and debated whether some positions or pay levels could be adjusted; HR said the study compared Henderson to similar municipalities and offered a consultant presentation.
Councilmembers raised concerns about total salary expenditures in Finance and Human Resources during the FY27 budget review. Mayor Melissa Elliott and Councilmember Catherine Gill noted multiple six‑figure salaries and questioned whether the department structure was top‑heavy, while Finance Director Joey Fuqua said salaries reflect a formal compensation study and long tenure for some staff.
Human Resources Director Jamie Dittmeyer explained the compensation study compared Henderson to municipalities with similar populations and regional variables and offered to share the full report and arrange a consultant presentation. Dittmeyer also clarified that an item in a local article misstated individual salaries, and that the combined salary figure cited was the total of two HR employees. Council discussed options including part‑time staffing, cross‑training, and using upcoming retirements to reduce payroll costs instead of across‑the‑board cuts.
Council did not adopt immediate personnel changes but asked staff to return with structural recommendations and the compensation study details so council could evaluate salary adjustments in context.
