Legislation Details

File #: 24-7664    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 11/27/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Title: Request for approval for all Harris County departments to review and update employee worksite locations in the STARS HRIS system to improve accuracy in developing resources, understanding Harris County demographics, and to ensure accurate records for compliance, resource allocation, emergency planning, and operational efficiency and for departments to complete updates by December 27, 2024, to reflect current worksite assignments, including any recent changes in employee locations.

Department: Human Resources and Talent

Department Head/Elected Official: Sakita Douglas, Interim Chief People Officer

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

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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 for approval for all Harris County departments to review and update employee worksite locations in the STARS HRIS system to improve accuracy in developing resources, understanding Harris County demographics, and to ensure accurate records for compliance, resource allocation, emergency planning, and operational efficiency and for departments to complete updates by December 27, 2024, to reflect current worksite assignments, including any recent changes in employee locations.

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Background and Discussion:

Accurate and up-to-date worksite location information is significant for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements and supporting Harris County’s operational needs. Current data directly impacts the accuracy of resource allocation and emergency planning. Additionally, this information is essential for understanding Harris County's workforce demographics and for improving the County’s ability to develop resources effectively. Reliable worksite data ensures that decisions are informed by the most accurate representation of employee assignments and distribution across the County.

 

Expected Impact:

If this request is approved, it will enable accurate and timely updates to employee worksite locations in the STARS HRIS system, which are essential for the success of the Compensation Pay Equity Study Project. Accurate worksite data will ensure that the study reflects precise employee demographics, and resource allocation. This approval will also enhance Harris County's ability to address employee relations and compliance matters efficiently, improving overall operational effectiveness and equity across departments.

 

Alternative Options:

If this request is not approved, the Compensation Pay Equity Study Project will be adversely impacted, along with our ability to timely address various employee relations and compliance issues.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

X Governance and Customer Service

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: December 10th, 2024

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): December 16th, 2024

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Erika Owens, Sr. Director, Employee Relations/HR Compliance, Human Resources

 

Attachments (if applicable): N/A