Primary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sakita Douglas; Interim Chief People Officer
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Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Human Resources and Talent for discussion, presentation and possible action of the market-based salary evaluations conducted by Korn Ferry for appointed department heads who report to independent boards.
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Background and Discussion:
On the December 10, 2024 Commissioners Court meeting, the County Administrator was directed to implement the department head salary recommendations for OCA-reporting departments and the Fire Marshal using the Korn Ferry recommendations, effective January 31, 2025. The County Administrator informed Court that the salary recommendations for appointed department heads who report to independent boards would be presented for discussion on the January 23, 2025 agenda. Furthermore, the County Administrator requested Court to delay her recommended salary increase until the completion of the county-wide Compensation and Pay Equity Project, which is currently being conducted by Gallagher Benefits, Inc.
Expected Impact:
The discussion and presentation are designed to inform Court of the status of the market-based evaluations, as requested.
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