HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Addition of 1.0 FTE Human Resources Specialist RESOLUTION NO. 24-423
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITION OF 1.0 FTE
TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the City's Human Resources Department has experienced an exceptionally
high volume of recruitment activity due to several factors, including increased retirements, fewer
applicants for vacancies, and a nationwide trend toward a more transient workforce; and,
WHEREAS, the department reorganized in 2022 to help manage the recruitment volume.
Despite these efforts,the department is consistently working on 45-50 separate recruitments at any
given time, and departments often experience delays in filling positions due to a lack of Human
Resources availability; and,
WHEREAS, as this volume has remained high for several years, it is becoming clearer that
the increased recruitment workload challenge is likely a new normal rather than a temporary issue.
Without the support of an additional FTE, positions will continue to remain vacant for extended
periods of time, reducing the level of service to customers and creating challenges for existing
staff that can lead to dissatisfaction among current employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the addition of a Human Resources Specialist (1.0 FTE) position to the adjusted FY 2024/25
budget is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of July, 2024.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Rollins
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Betcher, Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of July, 2024.