2008 Human Resources Department Objectives with Accomplishments

1. Complete, with ITSD, Phase I implementation of new Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including going live with payroll, benefits self-enrollment and timekeeping. (Council Goal 1)
   In partnership with ITSD, Position Control system went "live"July 2008. Payroll "go-live" date deferred to 2009.
2. Conclude and implement Civil Service rules revisions, including municipal code changes, policy revisions and bargaining unit contract updates. (Council Goal 1)
   Civil Service Rules Revision project to streamline the City's HR business processes was completed December 2008.
3. Conduct Labor Negotiations with AFSCME 114, AFSCME 114L and Teamsters 231. (Council Goal 1)
   Have pending agreement AFSCME 114. Completed agreements with IAFF Locals 106,106S and AFSCME 114 L and Teamsters 231.
4. Plan and train for HR's Citywide Disaster Preparedness Plan. (Council Goal 11)
   Assisted in disaster preparedness planning by training and monitoring certifications.
5. Focus on strategic recruitment and succession programs by increasing community outreach to potential job applicants and evaluating the pilot career development and tuition reimbursement program. (Council Goal 1)
   Successful implementation of low cost career development and tuition reimbursement programs to aid in future development of our workforce. Initiated "branding" for City of Bellingham employment and new modes of advertising and increasing awareness of careers with the City via Neighborhood Newsletter.

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