Department: Human Resources and Risk Management
Department Head/Elected Official: Shain Carrizal
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FLEX_PAYEQUITY
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Human Resources and Risk Management (HRRM) for approval of four positions effective August 10, 2024, in support of the Compensation and Pay Equity Project, with a total budget of $942,500 using FLEX Fund 1040.
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Background and Discussion:
Commissioners Court directed HRRM to launch a Compensation and Pay Equity Project to address the lack of standardization and pay equity in Harris County’s compensation program. This request for four positions is essential as follows: 1) Project Manager - oversee all project related activities to ensure timely and on-budget completion, 2) Communications Manager - develop and oversee internal communications through regular messaging relative to the project’s progress, 3) Change Management Manager - minimize adverse effects of employee position changes and optimize positive results as identified throughout the project, and 4) Administrative Assistant - provide administrative support for three above mentioned Managers. This request was approved by the ARPA Steering Committee on July 23, 2024.
Expected Impact:
This request will assist with the timely and on-budget completion of the project, communicating regularly to business units and Court regarding the project’s progression, and minimizing adverse effects of employee position changes and optimal positive results of changes.
Alternative Options: N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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04/04/2023 |
378 |
Court directed HRRM to develop a proposal to submit to ARPA Team to address standardization of employee position classification and compensation; and to develop a plan with milestones to analyze and identify any pay disparities based on race, ethnicity, gender, and to remedy any disparities found. |
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02/27/2024 |
269 |
Court approved request to advertise RFP for Compensation and Pay Equity Project. |
Location: N/A
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Total Current Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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1040 - FLEX Fund |
$33,300 |
$12,000 |
$45,300 |
$665,000 |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
$33,300 |
$12,000 |
$45,300 |
$665,000 |
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Total Funding Request |
$33,300 |
$12,000 |
$45,300 |
$665,000 |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
4 |
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Total Personnel |
4 |
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Anticipated Court Date: August 6, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): August 10, 2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, and department: Amanda Porter, Senior Manager Compensation, HRRM
Attachments (if applicable): Forms 3441