b'Human ResourcesMission StatementTo provide comprehensive life-cycle management of Beaufort County employees and to assist sta senior leaders in theadministrationofpersonnelpoliciesandprograms.Wearecommittedtopromotingaworkplaceenvironmentwhichencourages personal and professional growth; rewards strong work ethics and organizational commitments.Goals and ObjectivesPerform an employee climate assessment to help prepare for HR Strategic Planning and to provide useful data to theAdministration for personnel management and policy decisionsComplete biennial review of the Beaufort County Employee Classication and Compensation Plan as required by theBeaufort County Code of Ordinances Section 2-318ImplementarobusttrainingprogramforBeaufortCountysworkforcetoenhanceemployeeperformance,boostproductivity, reduce turnover, and improve the County culture.Department DescriptionThe Human Resources Department (HR) manages recruiting, hiring, onboarding, benets administration, classication, equalopportunityprogramsandotheractivitiesnecessarytosupportapproximately1,350employees(approximately1,500positions) of Beaufort County Council and other elected or appointed ocials in the county. The department also assists theBeaufortCountyAdministratorsstaaswellasdepartmentdirectors,asneeded,tosupportday-to-dayemployeemanagement decisions and programs. The department is staed with an HR Director, HR Deputy Director, four (5) HRSpecialists, one (1) Workforce Development Specialist and one (1) Administrative Specialist.Performance MeasuresSpecial Projects:Hired a Workforce Development Specialist and began planning phase of a training program that will provide educationand opportunities for internal growth to our current workforceContracted with NeoGov to implement a new applicant tracking system, onboarding system, and learning managementsystemImplemented the ARPA Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance ProgramCollaborated with the Countys Mental Health Coordinator to complete a successful employee tness challengeDrafting an updated personnel handbookPerformance Metrics (FY23 to date as of March 24, 2023):Posted Job Advertisements: 199Employment Applications Processed: 1,580New Hires: 364 (40% increase from FY22)Employment Separations: 179 (27% decrease from FY22)Number of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/Administrative Leave Actions: 112Utilized 43.5% of ARPA Sign-On Bonus/RAP allotted budget within 4 months of implementationBudget Highlights and Special NotesWiththeadditionoftherequestedpositionofaHumanResourcesSpecialist,thedepartmentwillbeabletoincreaserecruitment and retention eorts that will be required to set Beaufort County apart as the Employer of Choice in the LowCountry region.Expenditures Summary$1,063,662 $70,542(7.10% vs. prior year)Beaufort County, SC | Budget Book 2024 Page 269'