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Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KansasDepartment Overview:2012 Amended and 2013 Operating BudgetDepartment OverviewHuman Resources DepartmentThe Human Resources Department oversees all personnel functions, payroll, and volunteer centeractivities. It is responsible for maintaining the classification and compensation program, training,recruitment and selection, worker’s compensation, central administration and oversight of the UnifiedGovernment’s health insurance plan and other provided benefits. The department also oversees thenegotiation and grievance administration of the bargaining units, as well as grievances filed by nonunionemployees. Human Resources administers the pre-employment physicals and randomdrug/alcohol testing for all employee groups as required by federal law following established policiesand procedures.Important Issues:Highlights:Provide adequate Human Resources staff to assist with recruitment efforts for UnifiedGovernment positions such as police, fire, sheriff and grant-funded positions, staffing to ensurecompliance with provisions of the health care reform legislation recently adopted, and staffingfor the Volunteer Center.Provide for Healthy Lifestyles Fair, Take Your Child to Work Day, and employee events to theextent funding is available.Explore the merits of an on-site clinic, “call a doctor” programs, and other alternatives for savingmoney on health care costs.Analyze the financial impact of paying “additional” premiums to KPERS and KP&F retirementplans for final payouts that exceed 15 percent of gross wages. Possibly seek policyalternatives.Promote healthy lifestyles through wellness initiatives: Walk Kansas, Weight Loss Challenge,Smoking Cessation, and other wellness endeavors.Continue processing Worker’s Compensation claims and attempt to reduce costs through casemanagement and safety training.New Initiatives:Update Human Resources Guide with FMLA and other policy changes that are required due tofederal law changes.Develop a strategic plan to create an alternative health insurance plan design (in addition to thecurrent traditional plan) to allow for steering employee focus towards wellness initiatives for2013 and future years.Identify measurable objectives that will be in conformance with and help achieve the vision andgoals of the County Commission’s Strategic Plan.Proposing to add a Safety Officer. This will allow the Unified Government to put more resourcestoward injury prevention efforts to protect employees. More resources in this area will also helpin managing and controlling the cost of claims.34