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Chair Jennifer Carter
Fely Faulkner
Richard Jose
Vonnell Ramos Beth Tokioka
Vice Chair Ricky Watanabe
COUNTY OF KAUA'I CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE OF TELECONFERENCE MEETING AND AGENDA
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
3:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
Microsoft Teams Phone Number: 1-469-848-0234
Conference ID: 299 868 331#
This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams teleconference only. Members of the public
are invited to join the open session meeting by calling the phone number above and when
prompted enter the conference ID information. You may testify during the teleconference
or submit written testimony in advance of the meeting via e-mail, fax, or mail. To avoid
excessive noise/feedback, please mute your phone and unmute to testify.
CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION (Open to the Public)
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING — PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION/MERIT APPEALS BOARD
A. Read the Notice of Public Hearing
B. Public comments and testimony
C. Discussion on other related matters
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY
Individuals may orally testify on any agenda item at this time.
Anyone interested in providing oral or written testimony is encouraged to provide a request to
the Office of Boards and Commissions prior to the day of the meeting to smura incCokauai. !ov or
by fax (808) 241-5127, or mailed to: Civil Service Commission, c: o Office of Boards and
Commissions, Pi`ikoi Building, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300, Lihue, HI 96766. This request may
include your name, telephone number, electronic mail (email) address, and the specific agenda
item(s) that you will be testifying on or provided comments on. Persons who have not registered
to testify by the time the Commission meeting begins will be given an opportunity to speak on an
item following oral testimony.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Open Session Minutes of November 10, 2020
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
CSC 2020-27 October/November 2020 period.
A. HRMS Project
B. Update on Review and Revisions to Internal Policies and or
Procedures
C. Personnel Documents and Retrieval
D. Update regarding HR Organizational Structure
E. Cross Training, Career Paths, and Succession Planning
F. Collective Bargaining
G. Documentation Retention and Maintenance Policy
H. Administrative Services and Benefits
I. Employee Development and Health Services
J. Classification and Pay and Labor Relations
K. Recruitment and Exam
L. Payroll
M. EEO ADA
BUSINESS
CSC 2020-28 Discussion and possible decision -making on the 360 Survey for
evaluation of the Director of Human Resources.
A. Chair Lida to share recommendations from consultation with the Office
of Boards and Commissions Administrator regarding the 360 Survey
questions.
B. Discussion on other related matters.
CSC 2020-29 Director of Human Resources Goals and Objectives (on -going).
A. Review updated report
B. Discussion on other related matters
CSC 2020-30 Review and approval of 2021 meeting schedule.
CSC 2020-31 Election of Chair and Vice Chair to serve a one-year term for calendar
year 2021.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §§92-4, 92-5 (a) (2) (4), 92-9 (a) (1-4) and (b), 76-47 (e)
the purpose of this Executive Session is to receive and approve Executive Session minutes, to
consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal or discipline of an employee or officer of the County
Civil Service Commission -- December 1, 2020 Page 12
where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; and to consult with the
Commission's legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's and
County's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and or liabilities as they may relate to this item,
deliberate and take such action as appropriate.
ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Disconnect from Open Session and enter into Microsoft Teams Teleconference in Executive
Session.
CALL TO ORDER IN EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
ROLL CALL
ES-025 Commissioners to conduct an interview with DHR Annette Anderson
for performance evaluation purposes
ES-026 Executive Session Minutes of November 10, 2020
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Disconnect from Executive Session and enter into Microsoft Teams Teleconference in Open
Session.
CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION (Open to the Public)
ROLL CALL
RATIFY ACTIONS
Ratify the actions taken by the Civil Service Commission in executive session for agenda items:
ES-025 and ES-026.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 5, 2021 — 3:00 p.m., Teleconference by Microsoft Teams
ADJOURNMENT
Civil Service Commission - December 1, 2020 Page 13
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7 (a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary,
hold an executive session on any agenda item without written public notice if the executive
session was not anticipated in advance. Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to
HRS §92-4 and shall be limited to those items described in HRS §92-5(a).
cc: Deputy County Attorney Mark Ishmael
cc: Human Resources Director Annette Anderson
PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY
SPEAKER REGISTRATION
Prior to the day of the meeting,: Persons wishing to testify are requested to register their name,
phone number and agenda item via email to: smura,-,in a kauai.,,ov or call 808-241-4919.
On the day of the meeting: Persons who have NOT registered to testify by the time the meeting
begins will be given the opportunity to speak on an item following oral testimony from
registered speakers.
Each speaker is limited to a three -minute presentation on each item.
WRITTEN TESTIMONY
Prior to the day of the meetinL,: Testimonies may be emailed: smura in (Dkauai. ov , faxed:
808-241-5127, or mailed: Civil Service Commission, Office of Boards and Commissions,
Pi`ikoi Building, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300 Lihue, HI 96766. Please include your name and if
applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing along with the agenda item
that you are providing comments on.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize and collate all testimony received, materials
received improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is concluded.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you need an auxiliary aid service, other accommodation due to a disability,
or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, please contact the Office of Boards and
Commissions at (808) 241-4917 or ase retiOkauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as
early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is
available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Civil Service Commission -- December 1, 2020 Page 14
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Kaua'i County Civil Service Commission will hold a public hearing by videoconference using
Microsoft Teams, on December 1, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, for purposes of hearing and
receiving public testimony and comments from all interested persons regarding the adoption of proposed
amendments to the Rules of the Civil Service Commission/Merit Appeals Board that include: updating
the address of the Office of Boards and Commissions, revising the form required for the filing of an
appeal, establishing an electronic mail (email) address, and conforming the name of the department to the
Department of Human Resources as provided in the County Charter.
To request a copy of the proposed rule amendments_:
• Via U.S. Postal Mail: mail your request to: Civil Service Commission c o Office of Boards and
Commissions, Pi`ikoi Building, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300, Lihu'e, Hawai'i 96766. Include a
return self-addressed and stamped 6x9 envelope. Please allow sufficient mailing time.
• Via Electronic mail (email): Submit your email address to smura�'_in c, kauai.,=ov.
• Via Phone: 808-241-4919
• Via Facsimile: 808-241-5127
• Viewed on the County of Kauai website:
kauai.gov Government/Boards-and-Commissions Civil -Service -Commission
• Viewed and inspected at the Office of Boards and Commissions between the hours of 7:45 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday (excluding Saturday. Sunday/Federal & State of Hawaii
holidays). Please contact Sandra Muragin at 808-241-4919 to schedule an appointment time.
To submit testimony or comments:
• Submit by mail to the Office of Boards and Commissions
• Submit by email to smuragin((bkauai.gov
• Submit by fax to 808-241-5127
To submit testimony at the.public hearing meeting:
All interested persons may orally present their testimony comments before the Commission during the
November 10 meeting. To join the public hearing meeting, call into the meeting using a landline phone
or cellular mobile phone on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 by 3:00 p.m.
Please follow steps 1 to 3.
Step 1: Phone: 1-469-848-0234
Step 2: It will prompt you to enter a Conference ID: 299 868 331#
Step 3: It will prompt you to identify yourself: first name
Once you have completed steps 1-3 you will automatically enter the meeting by audible only. Please
mute your phone and wait until your name is called.
The Commission may impose a time limit for each person presenting testimony at the hearing.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION:
Jeffrey Iida, Chairperson
Civil Service Commission
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you need an auxiliary aid service, other accommodation due to a disability,
or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, please contact the Office of Boards and
Commissions at (808) 241-4917 or ase rg etiOmkauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as
early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is
available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
A.
COUNTY OF KAUAI
Minutes of Meeting
OPEN SESSION
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Board/Commission:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Meeting Date:
I November 10, 2020
Location
Teleconference via Microsoft Teams
Start of Meeting: 3:00 p.m.
I End of Meeting: 4:19 p.m.
Present
Chair Jeffrey Iida. Vice Chair Vonnell Ramos. Commissioners: Jennifer Carter, Fely Faulkner, Beth Tokioka and Ricky Watanabe
(disconnected at 3:36 p.m.).
Deputy County Attorney Mark Ishmael. Human Resources Director Annette Anderson (disconnected at 3:31 p.m) and Human
Resources Manager Janine Rapozo(entered meeting at 3: 03 p.m. and disconnected at 3:31 p.m). Office of Boards and Commissions
Staff Administrator Ellen Ching (entered meeting at 3: 02 p.m) and Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin.
Excused
Commissioner Richard Jose
Absent
SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Chair Iida, Vice Chair Ramos, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Tokioka, Deputy County
Attorney Mark Ishmael, Human Resources Director Annette Anderson and Commission
Support Clerk Sandra Muragin were logged onto Microsoft Teams by video. Commissioner
Faulkner and Commissioner Watanabe called into Microsoft Teams and entered the meeting by
audio.
Call To Order In
Chair Iida called the Open Session meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and requested a roll call.
Open Session
/Roll Call
Commission support clerk Sandra Muragin verified attendance by roll call and requested a
verbal response of present or here;
Commissioner Carter replied here.
Commissioner Faulkner replied here.
Commissioner Jose was excused.
Commissioner Tokioka replied here.
Commissioner Watanabe replied here.
Vice Chair Ramos replied here.
Chair Iida replied here.
Deputy County Attorney Mark Ismael replied here.
Human Resources Director Annette Anderson replied here.
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Open Session
November 10, 2020
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Administrator Ellen Ching no reply.
Quorum was established with
Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin replied here.
six commissioners present.
Public
No one from the public signed into the meeting.
Comments and
Testimony
Approval of
A. Open Session Minutes of October 6, 2020
Minutes
Ms. Tokioka moved to approve
Administrator Ellen Ching joined the meeting.
the amended Open Session
Human Resources Manager Janine Rapozo joined the meeting.
minutes of October 6, 2020,
with corrections to the last
Ms. Tokioka referenced correction to the minutes on the bottom of page 4, last sentence under
paragraph sentence on page 4,
Documentation Retention and Maintenance Policy. Delete "are eminent" and replace with
delete "are eminent" and
"may be necessary". Corrected sentence should read "Concerned with the county's bleak
replace with "may be
financial outlook, Ms. Tokioka remarked that potential furloughs may be necessary and
necessary". Mr. Watanabe
requested that the commission be kept informed of any budget shortfall." Chair Iida concurred
seconded the motion. Motion
with the corrections.
carried 6:0.
Human
CSC 2020-23 Director's Reports for the September/October 2020 period
Resources
A. HRMS Project
Director's
B. COVID-19-Quarantine, Exemptions, Leave of Absence for Employees Who Travel
Report
C. Training
D. Investigations
E. Teleworking Update
F. Update on Review and Revisions to Internal Policies and/or Procedures
G. Update Regarding Payroll Office Structure
H. Collective Bargaining
I. Documentation Retention and Maintenance Policy
J. Administrative Services and Benefits
K. Employee Development and Health Services
L. Classification and Pay and Labor Relations
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Open Session
November 10, 2020
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
M. Recruitment and Exam
N. Payroll
O. EEO/ADA
Human Resources Director Annette Anderson reviewed the September/October 2020 report
with the Commission (on file).
Human Resources Management System (HRMS) Project:
Ms. Anderson shared that the selection committee was in active negotiations with the top
vendor. She said the final cost might exceed the designated CIP funds, so they have started
discussions with the County Council on the possible transfer of CIP funds from other
departments as a possible source of additional funds, if needed. Once the final cost is
agreed upon they can enter into the final phase of the contract. The transfer of additional
CIP funds would delay the timeline and take approximately two months to complete.
COVID 19-Quarantine, Exemptions, Leave of Absence for Employees Who Travel:
HR department continues to draft advisories to county employees with updates from the
Governor's and Mayor's office. The latest was an update was Advisory #9 for employees
who travel off island and steps they need to take before returning back to work. The County
started free COVID testing every Sunday around the island.
Training:
HR staff attended an online Neogov conference. Information obtained from the training is
being discussed to see if some of the information could be used in different areas.
Investigations:
Ms. Anderson stated that she was conducting two highly confidential investigations that
have consumed a lot of her time.
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Open Session
November 10, 2020
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Teleworking Update:
No updates to report.
Update on Review and Revisions to Internal Policies and/or Procedures:
Ms. Anderson said that HR continues to review existing policies and procedures. They
recently discovered that the Police Departments General Orders overlapped and superseded
HR policies and procedures. This would be reviewed and addressed to avoid inconsistency.
Update Regarding Pavroll Office Structure:
Ms. Anderson said the new HRMS system would result in a reduction of hiring future
payroll staff due to the automated processing of payroll.
Collective Bargaining
Ms. Anderson said they are participating in the negotiations with UPW and HGEA
concerning furlough of state employees. She reiterated that the County of Kauai does not
anticipate any furloughs or pay cuts through this fiscal year; however, it will be reviewed in
the new fiscal year.
Documentation Retention and Maintenance Policy
Completed, but still pending review from the county attorney's office.
Administrative Services and Benefits
Ms. Anderson pointed out that information was included on the pay increases of over 550
employees that incurred from the HGEA contract. She said they had to manually generate
950 paper documents to complete the process and that once the new HRMS system is up
and running it would be automatically done.
Mr. Watanabe asked for an explanation on the difference between essential and non-
essential workers. Ms. Anderson said at the beginning of COVID they needed to identify
essential and non -essential workers and basically essential workers were 24/7 county
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Open Session
November 10, 2020
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
employees. Non -essential were clerical office worker positions.
With no further questions, Chair Iida asked Ms. Anderson to remain in the meeting to
discuss the next agenda item.
Business
CSC 2020-24 DHR response to the commission seeking clarification on the particulars of
determining minimum qualification requirements on emplo nM ent applications
Ms. Anderson explained that they now review all class specifications as new postings come
up. They are standardizing substitutions and work experience to be more consistent and
contact other jurisdictions to align with their review process.
Ms. Anderson introduced the head of recruitment and classifications Janine Rapozo to
comment on the process. Ms. Rapozo said they have reviewed and updated about a dozen
classes, especially clarifying substitutions. In the past they added substitutions onto the job
posting which created inconsistency. This review process would continue until all classes
are updated, reviewed and standardized.
Chair Iida asked if an applicant did not have a bachelor's degree could they substitute with
work experience and could they then also use the work experience as fulfilling the years of
work requirement. Ms. Rapozo said work experience could not be used to fulfill two
requirements. Chair Iida asked that it be placed on the posting to avoid confusion and Ms.
Rapozo thought it was already stated but would double check.
With no further questions Chair Iida thanked them. Ms. Anderson and Ms. Rapozo
disconnected from the Teams meeting at 3:31 p.m.
CSC 2020-25 Update on the final draft of substantive and non -substantive amendments to
the Rules of the Civil Service Commission/Merit Appeals Board document.
A. Publication of Notice of Public Hearing
B. Timeline overview
C. Discussion on other related matters
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Open Session
November 10, 2020 Page 6
SUBJECT I DISCUSSION ACTION
Support clerk Sandra Muragin reported that the Notice of Public Hearing was published in
the newspaper and posted on the civil service website. Their packets contained copies of
the notice as well as an updated timeline overview.
CSC 2020-26 Discussion and possible decision -making on the process and tools for the
evaluation of the Director of Human Resources.
A. Review and possible decision -making on use of the six-month evaluation form
B. Review and possible decision -making on the use of the 360 evaluation
C. Discussion on other related matters
Commissioner Watanabe disconnected from the Teams meeting at 3:36 p.m. and left the
meeting.
The commission reviewed an eight page document that was brought up on the Team screen
that was not included in their packet. Ms. Ching said the commission could decide if they
wanted to include a 360 survey as part of the evaluation that would be sent to staff and
department heads. The document included a list of possible questions to include in the
survey.
Ms. Tokioka commented that some of the questions listed do not fit the various individuals
and their role in the county. She requested that the questions be scrubbed and preferred that
the 360 survey be separated into three different surveys and tailored to department
employees, peers/department heads, and the Mayor.
Ms. Ching suggested the commission form a working group of no more than two to speed
along the process and finish the evaluation by the February 15, 2021 due date.
The commission discussed the timeline and suggested options on how to process the
evaluation by the due date. Chair Iida volunteered to be part of the working group and assist
with scrubbing the questions with Ellen Chine.
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Open Session
November 10, 2020
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SUBJECT I DISCUSSION
The commission agreed to create three separate surveys; staff, department heads and mayor.
The commission agreed to schedule a special meeting.
The commission agreed to use the six month evaluation for the annual evaluation.
Vice Chair Ramos inquired on how they would include the goals and objectives in the
evaluation. Ms. Carter replied that the last page of the evaluation had a section titled
"Achievement of Goals" that could be used.
Chair Iida suggested a special meeting be scheduled after the December 1 meeting and
unanimously the commission selected December 9 as the date.
Executive Administrator Ellen Ching read the Hawaii Revised Statutes to move the meeting into
Session Executive Session.
ACTION
Ms. Tokioka moved to adopt
use of the six month evaluation
form for the annual evaluation
of Human Resources Director
Annette Anderson. Ms.
Faulkner seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote: 5-Ayes and 0-
Nays. Motion carried 5:0.
Ms. Tokioka approved the
formation of a working group
that would include Chair Jeffrey
Iida and possibly another
commissioner to work with
Administrator Ellen Ching and
draft three separate 360 survey's
one for Human Resources staff,
second for department heads
and third for the Mayor. Vice
Chair Ramos seconded the
motion. Roll Call Vote: 5-Ayes
and 0-Nays. Motion carried
5:0.
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Open Session
November 10, 2020
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §§92-4, 92-5 (a) (2) (4), 92-9 (a) (1-4) and (b), 76-47
(e) the purpose of this Executive Session is to receive and approve Executive Session
minutes, to consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal or discipline of an employee or officer of
the County where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; and to consult
with the Commission's legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the
Commission's and the County's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and/or liabilities as
they may relate to this agenda item and take such appropriate action.
Ms. Tokioka moved to enter
into Executive Session. Ms.
Carter seconded the motion.
Motioned carried 5:0.
The commission and staff,
disconnected from open session
at 4:10 p.m. and connected into
executive session.
Return to Open
Chair Iida, Vice Chair Ramos, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Tokioka, Deputy County
Session
Attorney Mark Ishmael, Administrator Ellen Ching, and Commission Support Clerk Sandra
Muragin were logged onto Microsoft Teams by video. Commissioner Faulkner called into
Microsoft Teams and entered the meeting by audio.
Call To Order In
Chair Iida called the meeting back to order in open session at 4:18 p.m. and requested a roll
Open Session
call.
/Roll Call
Commission support clerk Sandra Muragin verified attendance by roll call and requested a
verbal response of present or here;
Commissioner Carter replied present.
Commissioner Faulkner replied here.
Commissioner Tokioka replied here.
Vice Chair Ramos replied here.
Chair Iida replied here.
Deputy County Attorney Mark Ismael replied here.
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Open Session
November 10, 2020
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SUBJECT
DISCUSSION
ACTION
Administrator Ellen Ching replied here.
Quorum was established with
Commission Support Clerk Sandra Muragin replied here.
five commissioners present.
Ratify Actions
Ratify actions taken by the Civil Service Commission in executive session for agenda items:
Ms. Faulkner moved to ratify
ES-023 and ES-024.
the actions taken in Executive
Session for agenda items ES-
023 and ES-024. Ms. Tokioka
seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5:0.
Announcements
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 — 3:00 p.m., Teleconference by Microsoft
Teams.
Adjournment
With no further business to conduct, Chair Iida called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ms. Tokioka moved to adjourn
the meeting. Ms. Carter
seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5:0
Chair Iida adjourned the
meeting at 4:19 p.m.
Submitted by:
Sandra Muragin, Commission Support Clerk
() Approved as circulated.
() Approved with amendments. See minutes of meeting.
Reviewed and Approved by:
Jeffrey Iida, Chair
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
TO THE
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
DECEMBER 1, 2020 MEETING
Report Covering October/November 2020
Given that the December meeting was moved forward by two weeks to December 1, 2020, the
deadline for submittal of the HRD's Report is only a week and a half from the November 10, 2020
Civil Service Commission meeting. As such, there is a limited amount of new information in the
first two pages of this report.
HRMS Project:
No Change:
Continued discussions with the top ranked vendor regarding components of the final product and
up -front purchase cost plus annual maintenance cost. Concurrently, and as these on -going
discussions occur, a Money Bill for movement of CIP funds among departments is proceeding
through Council. If passed, unused and repurposed funds from other departments' CIP budgets
will be moved to the HRMS CIP budget to provide additional funds for purchase.
Depending upon the outcome of negotiations with the vendor, the first delay in the HRMS project
may occur. If additional funds are required to secure the desired final product, a contract cannot be
executed until the Money Bill has gone through the Council and Committee approval process,
which would change the tentative award date from October to December 2020.
Given that the HRMS project is still in the final stages of the procurement process, limited
information can be shared publicly.
[Goal 4, Obj. A.1-3. and Goal 5, Obj. A.3. ongoing]
Issue RFP (Legal:notice)......................................................May 14 2020
Pre -Proposal Teleconference ...................... 9:00 a.m. HST, May 28, 2020
Deadline for Written Inquiries ............................................. June 19, 2020
PROPOSAL DUE DATE ....................................................... July 13, 2020
Tentative Priority -List Vendor Notification......... Week of July 27, 2020
Tentative Vendor Demonstrations .................... Week of August 31, 2020
Tentative Award Date............................................................ October 2020
After purchase of the system in the fall of 2020, implementation is anticipated to commence either
in the 41" quarter of 2020 or the first quarter of 2021. Per BerryDunn, systems of this scope and
size generally take 12 to 18 months to fully implement and train employees on all aspects of the
multi -faceted system.
C�,b auo-a7
Update on Review and Revisions to Internal Policies and/or Procedures:
Class specifications are currently being reviewed to ensure standardized format, plus additions or
updates of other necessary and information. See attached Class Amendments Log for the list of
classes amended between June 1, 2020 and October 16, 2020.
No change:
During a recent review process it was discovered that Kaua'i Police Department (KPD) has its
own policies in the format of General Orders that may overlap and/or supersede HR policies and
procedures. As such, HR will need to gain access to the General Orders in order to conduct a
thorough review to assure that they are consistent with HR county -wide policies and procedures.
No change:
HR will continue its review of county -wide policies and compare with current practices to
determine if revisions are necessary. If changes are made, a communication action plan will be
developed for staff, including any future updates.
[Goal 1, Obj. B. L-2. ongoing]
Personnel Documents and Retrieval:
Goal 2, Obj. A.3., which requires identifying areas where documentation may no longer exist and
explore potential options for retrieval, has been reviewed, discussed, and analyzed by HR
Managers and the HRD to determine next steps. The following summarizes what has been
discussed:
• Approximately 28 years ago, in 1992, the County acquired the so-called HRMS system that is
currently still in use today, AS400. It has a payroll component and an HR component (plus a
finance component that is not within the scope of HR's use).
• Prior to having a centralized HR department, each department maintain the records for its own
employees.
• When HR took control over housing all employee personnel files and preparation of the
Payroll Certification (PC) documents, which include new hires, demographic information,
compensation, raises, position changes, etc., it assured that all information contained in the
PCs are recorded into the AS400 system. As such, there are corresponding paper documents
that authorize the changes that are made.
• However, not all hard copy information that existed prior to 1992 was uploaded into AS400.
As an example, in reviewing AS400 for an employee who was hired in 1986, it shows the hire
date, but other information is sparse in the HR component. Clearly, the payroll information
was imputed into AS400 and the compensation and raises occurred but there may be some HR
type information that is only located in the hard copy personnel files.
• Rather than focus on employee records from 28 + years ago (presumably many have retired or
will soon elect to retire), HR believes it is better to prepare for the transition and migration
2
when the new HRMS system is in place. The payroll and HR components that are currently
contained in the AS400 system will be electronically migrated into the new HRMS system as
part of the initial implementation. Thereafter, focus will shift to establishing electronic
personnel files. The existing paper personnel files will be scanned into the HRMS system,
although it will entail coordination between HR and other departments that may have their
own additional employee files beyond HR's official personnel files.
Therefore, in exploring potential options for retrieval of employment data, we believe that this
goal is best attained once a new HRMS system is in place and following the complete migration of
data. As such, this goal will be ongoing but may not be completed for at least a year or more and
in conjunction with the new HRMS system.
[Goal 2, Obj. A.3. ongoing]
Update Regarding 11R Organizational Structure:
No change: In past HRD reports, we indicated that with a future HRMS system in place we will
evaluate the need for additional positions to service the increased payroll functions as HR takes on
payroll reporting functions from other departments. Having gone through the vendor
demonstration phase of the HRMS project, it appears that the need for additional personnel will be
reduced due to the automated system. [Goal 6, Obj. A.1. ongoing]
For other potential organization changes within HR, we will await the County's FY22 Budget,
which will address if Departments need to make reductions in their budgets. If so, that may impact
the ability to make organizational changes, whether through reallocation of positions, additional
positions, or reductions in positions. [Goal 6, Obj. A.2 ongoing]
Cross Training, Career Paths, and Succession Planning:
The above is on -going even when many staff are tele-working. Examples include:
• Training to transition the budget responsibility from private secretary to Accountant III in
payroll. There have been two training session within the past month. The trainers include
the private secretary and the former HRD. Trainees include the Accountant 111, the Central
Payroll Accountant Supervisor, the HR Manager and the current HRD.
• Training to transition from Labor Relations Classification to Administrative Services the
new hire orientation.
[Goal 7, Obj. A.4. ongoing]
Collective Bargaining:
No change.
• The State and the other jurisdictions participated in a negotiations session with UPW and
HGEA concerning the State's need to furlough workers for cost savings. Awaiting further
union meetings.
• Awaiting the scheduling for negotiating new masters contracts for 8 different bargaining
units that will be effective 7 1 21.
Document Retention and Maintenance Policy:
• No change. The draft Human Resources Document Retention & Destruction policy
continues to wait approval by the County Attorney. [Goal 2, Obj. B.1.]
Administrative Services and Benefits:
• New Hires: Electrician -Electronic Equipment Repairer
Construction and Maintenance Worker I
Senior Clerk
Archaeologist III (exempt)
Deputy County Attorney (exempt)
Fire Project Manager (exempt)
Public Information, Outreach and Education Specialist (exempt)
Information Technology Systems Specialist (exempt)
Travel Testing Site Supervisor (exempt)
Specimen Collection Specialist (exempt)
2 Administrative Assistant (exempt)
2 Laboratory Assistant (exempt)
2 Computer Development Specialist (exempt)
Exit Interviews are not done for short-term hires or employees who were discharged
• Exit Interviews (Retirees): 2 of 2
• Exit Interview (Voluntary Separations) 0 of 1
• TDI Applications 0 approved 1 denied
• Family Leave: 3 approved
• Leave Sharing: 1 approved
• Reference Checks:
• Employment Verifications:
New Hires
15
-Separations
7
Reallocations
6
Promotions
3
Demotions
1
Transfers
14
Pay Increase
262
Suspension
0
Leave Without Pay
0
*Misc. Change
Forms
21
-**Other
75
89-Day
33
Seasonal
0
13
33
*Miscellaneous Change Forms include expense distribution changes, schedule changes,
personal data changes, etc.
4
"Other includes end of'extension of TR, add/delete add pay codes, amended PCs,
extension of initial probation, rescinded PCs, term of contract/contract appointment PCs,
etc.
Employee Development and Ilealth Services:
• Five (5) new workers' compensation claims were filed this month; two (2) medical -only
claims and three (3) indemnity claims.
• Bi-monthly reviews of selected workers' compensation will be held on December 1, 2020
via MS Teams meeting.
• Annual Driver Improvement Training was completed this month. A total of one -hundred
and four (104) employees have been trained.
• Equipment/Driver Training: 926M CAT Pay Loader (7 Public Works employees)
Hooklift Truck (1 Public Works employee)
Refuse Automated Side Arm Lift Truck (1 Public Works
employee)
Classification and Pay and Labor Relations:
• HR Manager, in conjunction with the 1%layor's Executive Protocol Officer, personally
delivered years of service awards to employees at the work locations. They are also preparing
for a virtual event whereby the Mayor will honor employees of the year from all County
departments.
• With the recent HGEA contracts finalized, current Supplemental Agreements and
Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) including the Liquor car allowance, Ocean Safety
Officer straight eight -hours of work and KPD Public Safety Workers and Emergency
Dispatchers work schedules are being renewed.
• Assisting the Department of Water in effectuating a reorganization of their Engineering
Division.
• Reallocations Processed: Chief of Water Resources & Planning to Civil Engineer VII
Clerk Dispatcher II to Clerk Dispatcher I
Community Response Coordinator to Economic
Development Specialist IV
Customer Service Representative I to Customer Service
Representative II
Landfill Laborer I to Landfill Laborer II
Police Services Officer to Police Officer I
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant to Wastewater Plant
Operator IV
0 Desk Audits: None
• New Classes Adopted: None
• Administrative Reviews: None
Recruitment and Exam:
• The Division continued to hire more CARES Act short term positions including individuals for
a testing site located at the Convention Hall.
• Recruitments: Accounting Assistant (exempt)
Administrative Clerical Assistant (exempt)
Administrative Technician (exempt)
Bus Driver (Substitute) (exempt)
Civil Engineer VII
EOC PIO (exempt)
Evidence Custodian Assistant (exempt)
Golf Course Groundskeeper
Groundskeeper
Investigator (exempt)
Janitor II
Laboratory Assistant (exempt)
Laborer I
Landfill Laborer I
Maintenance Worker I
MVR Assistant Clerk (exempt)
Para -Legal Assistant II
Park Caretaker I
Police Officer I
Specimen Collection Specialist (exempt)
Transit Fleet Mechanic (exempt)
Travel Testing Site Supervisor (exempt)
Van Driver (Substitute) (exempt)
Wastewater Plant Operator IV
• Lists Referred to Departments: Accounting Assistant (exempt)
Administrative Technician (exempt)
Assistant Water Plant Operator
Bus Driver (Substitute) (exempt)
Clerk Dispatcher I (exempt)
Computer Deployment Specialist (exempt)
Customer Service Representative II
Environmental Services Management Engineer
EOC PIO (exempt)
Evidence Custodian Assistant (exempt)
Information Technology Systems Specialist (exempt)
Investigator (exempt)
R,
• Written Exams Administered:
• Performance Exams Administered:
• Administrative Reviews:
Laboratory Assistant (exempt)
MVR Assistant Clerk (exempt)
Police Officer I
Public Information, Outreach and Education
Specialist (exempt)
Specimen Collection Specialist (exempt)
Transit Fleet Site Mechanic (exempt)
Travel Testing Site Supervisor (exempt)
Van Driver (Substitute) (exempt)
Wastewater Plant Operator IV
Account Clerk
Assistant Water Plant Operator
Customer Service Representative II
Fire Captain
Fire Fighter II
Fire Fighter III
Solid Waste Worksite Supervisor
Fire Fighter II (Rescue)
Assistant Water Plant Operator (accepted)
Payroll:
• Central Payroll Accountant continues as part of HRMS selection committee working on
details of top vendor's proposal, with others from HR and IT.
• Working on timeline for other departments to transition payroll entries to HR and giving
consideration to new HRMS system.
Gross Pavroll for October:
15th
$
4,090,307
EOM
$
5,921,764
EUTF ACTIVE
$
787,143
EUTF OPEB (will not
be billed until further
notice)
$
EUTF RETIREE
$
836,995
ERS (RETIREMENT)
$
2,280,937
SOCIAL SECURITY
$
1,422,260
MEDICARE
$
139,138
PTS SS SAVINGS
$
6,418
EEO/ADA
• Ongoing multiple investigations.
• Three new hire trainings conducted.
ADA technical guidance to various departments.
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HR DIRECTOR 360 SURVEY DRAFTS
Peer (Department Heads, Division Heads) Survey
1. How likely is it that you would recommend the HR Director to a colleague?
Scale of 0-10, 0 - Not at all likely to 10 - Extremely likely
2. The HR Director and HR Department contributes to my ability to do my job well.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
3. How comfortable do you feel voicing your concerns to the HR Director or HR
Department?
Extremely comfortable, Very comfortable, Moderately comfortable, Slightly
comfortable, Not at all comfortable
4. How well does the HR Director or HR Department handle employee problems?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
5. How well does the HR Director and the HR Department work with you and your
Department?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
6. How easy is it to get help from the HR Director and the HR Department when you want
it?
Extremely easy, Very easy, Somewhat easy, Not so easy, Not all easy
7. How available to employees is the HR Director and the HR Department?
Extremely available, Very available, Moderately available, Slightly available, Not at all
available
8. How well does the HR Director and the HR Department communicate with you and your
Department?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
9. How improved is your performance or your Department's performance after getting
feedback from the HR Director and HR Department?
Extremely improved, Very improved, Somewhat improved, Not so improved, Not all
improved
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a.
10. How effective is the training you receive from the HR Director and the HR Department?
Extremely effective, Very effective, Somewhat effective, Not so effective, Not all
effective
11. How quickly does HR Director and the HR Department provide you and your
Department with assistance?
Extremely quickly, Very quickly, Somewhat quickly, Not so quickly, Not at all quickly
12. How consistent is the HR Director and the HR Department on employees performing
badly?
Extremely consistently, Very consistently, Somewhat consistently, Not so consistently,
Not all consistently
13. How often does the HR Director and the HR Department meet its deadlines?
Always, Most of the time, About half of the time, Once in a while, Never
14. How reliable is the HR Director and the HR Department?
Extremely reliable, Very reliable, Somewhat reliable, Not so reliable, Not all reliable
15. Overall, are you:
Very satisfied, Somewhat satisfied, Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, Somewhat
dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
16. Overall how effective is the HR Director at his/her job?
Extremely effective, Very effective, Somewhat effective, Not so effective, Not all
effective
17. What does the HR Director do well?
18. What does The HR Director need to do to improve her performance?
19. What does the HR Department need to do to improve their performance?
20. Are there any comments you would like to share with The HR Director?
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1. How likely is it that you would recommend the HR Director to a colleague?
Scale of 0-10, 0 - Not at all likely to 10 - Extremely likely
2. The HR Director and HR Department contributes to my ability to do my job well.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
3. How comfortable do you feel voicing your concerns to the HR Director or HR
Department?
Extremely comfortable, Very comfortable, Moderately comfortable, Slightly
comfortable, Not at all comfortable
4. How well does the HR Director or HR Department handle employee problems?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
5. How well does the HR Director and the HR Department work with you and your
Department?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
6. How easy is it to get help from the HR Director and the HR Department when you want
it?
Extremely easy, Very easy, Somewhat easy, Not so easy, Not all easy
How available to employees is the HR Director and the HR Department?
Extremely available, Very available, Moderately available, Slightly available, Not at all
available
8. How well does the HR Director and the HR Department communicate with you and your
Department?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
9. How improved is your performance or your Department's performance after getting
feedback from the HR Director and HR Department?
Extremely improved, Very improved, Somewhat improved, Not so improved, Not all
improved
10. How effective is the training you receive from the HR Director and the HR Department?
Extremely effective, Very effective, Somewhat effective, Not so effective, Not all
effective
11. How quickly does HR Director and the HR Department provide you and your
Department with assistance?
Extremely quickly, Very quickly, Somewhat quickly, Not so quickly, Not at all quickly
12. How quickly does the HR Director and the HR Department adjust to changing priorities?
Extremely quickly, Very quickly, Somewhat quickly, Not so quickly, Not at all quickly
13. How often does the HR Director and the HR Department meet its deadlines?
Always, Most of the time, About half of the time, Once in a while, Never
14. How committed is the HR Director and the HR Department to making the County a more
comfortable place to work?
Extremely committed, Very committed, Somewhat committed, Not so committed, Not
at all committed
15. How consistently does the HR Director and the HR Department encourage and
reward/recognize employees for good work?
Extremely consistently, Very consistently, Somewhat consistently, Not so consistently,
Not all consistently
16. How consistent is the HR Director and the HR Department's guidance on employees
performing badly?
Extremely consistently, Very consistently, Somewhat consistently, Not so consistently,
Not all consistently
17. How reasonable are the decisions made by the HR Director and the HR Department?
Extremely reasonable, Very reasonable, Somewhat reasonable, Not so reasonable, Not
all reasonable
18. How effectively does the HR Director use County resources?
Extremely effective, Very effective, Somewhat effective, Not so effective, Not all
effective
19. How reliable is the HR Director and the HR Department?
Extremely reliable, Very reliable, Somewhat reliable, Not so reliable, Not all reliable
20. Overall, are you:
Very satisfied, Somewhat satisfied, Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, Somewhat
dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
21. Overall how effective is the HR Director at his/her job?
Extremely effective, Very effective, Somewhat effective, Not so effective, Not all
effective
22. What does the HR Director do well?
23. What does The HR Director need to do to improve her performance?
24. What does the HR Department need to do to improve their performance?
25. Are there any comments you would like to share with The HR Director?
HR Stafj
1. The HR Director contributes to my ability to do my job well.
Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree or Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree
2. How comfortable do you feel voicing your concerns to the HR Director?
Extremely comfortable, Very comfortable, Moderately comfortable, Slightly
comfortable, Not at all comfortable
3. Would you like to interact with HR Director more, less or about the same amount you
currently interact with her?
Much more, More, The same amount, Less, Much Less
4. How improved is your performance after getting feedback from the HR Director?
Extremely improved, Very improved, Somewhat improved, Not so improved, Not all
improved
5. How effective is the training you receive from the HR Director?
Extremely effective, Very effective, Somewhat effective, Not so effective, Not all
effective
6. How quickly does HR Director provide you with assistance?
Extremely quickly, Very quickly, Somewhat quickly, Not so quickly, Not at all quickly
7. Does the HR Director take too much time, too little time or about the right amount of
time to make decisions?
Much too much, Too much, The right amount, Too little, Much too little
8. How often does the HR Director listen to employees' opinions when making decisions?
Extremely often, Very often, Somewhat often, Not so often, Not all often
9. How easy is it for employees to disagree with the decisions made by the HR Director?
Extremely easy, Very easy, Somewhat easy, Not so easy, Not all easy
10. How clearly does HR Director explain the Department's plans?
Extremely clearly, Very clearly, Somewhat clearly, Not so clearly, Not at all clearly
11. When decisions or goals change, how often does HR Director explain to you why this has
happened?
Always, Most of the time, About half of the time, Once in a while, Never
12. How realistic are the expectations of the HR Director?
Extremely realistic, Very realistic, Somewhat realistic, Not so realistic, Not at all realistic
13. How committed is the HR Director to making the company a more comfortable place to
work?
Extremely committed, Very committed, Somewhat committed, Not so committed, Not
at all committed
14. How well does the HR Director or HR Department handle employee problems?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
15. How reliable is the HR Director?
Extremely reliable, Very reliable, Somewhat reliable, Not so reliable, Not all reliable
16. How hardworking is the HR Director?
Extremely hardworking, Very hardworking, Somewhat hardworking, Not so
hardworking, Not at all hardworking
17. How reasonable are the decisions made by the HR Director?
Extremely reasonable, Very reasonable, Somewhat reasonable, Not so reasonable, Not
all reasonable
18. Overall, are you:
Very satisfied, Somewhat satisfied, Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, Somewhat
dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
19. Overall how effective is the HR Director at his/her job?
Extremely effective, Very effective, Somewhat effective, Not so effective, Not all
effective
20. What does the HR Director do well?
21. What does The HR Director need to do to improve her performance?
22. What does the HR Department need to do to improve their performance?
23. Are there any comments you would like to share with The HR Director?
HR Department Surveyy,
1. How skilled at their jobs are the members of your team?
Extremely skilled, Very skilled, Somewhat skilled, Not so skilled, Not at all skilled
2. How professionally do the members of your team behave?
Extremely professionally, Very professionally, Somewhat professionally, Not so
professionally, Not at all professionally
3. How honest with each other are the members of your team?
Extremely honest, Very honest, Somewhat honest, Not so honest, Not at all honest
4. How well do members of your team share responsibility for tasks?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
5. How well does your teamwork with other County employees?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
6. How efficiently are team meetings conducted?
Extremely efficiently, Very efficiently, Somewhat efficiently, Not so efficiently, Not all
efficiently
7. How well do the members of your team communicate with each other?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
8. How often does your team meet its deadlines?
Always, Most of the time, About half of the time, Once in a while, Never
9. How well does your team handle criticism?
Extremely well, Very well, Somewhat well, Not so well, Not at all well
10. How fairly are responsibilities shared among your team's members?
Extremely fairly, Very fairly, Somewhat fairly, Not so fairly, Not at all fairly
11. How politely do members of your team treat each other?
Extremely politely, Very politely, Somewhat politely, Not so politely, Not at all politely
12. How quickly does your team adjust to changing priorities?
Extremely quickly, Very quickly, Somewhat quickly, Not so quickly, Not at all quickly
13. How quickly does your team act on its decisions?
Extremely quickly, Very quickly, Somewhat quickly, Not so quickly, Not at all quickly
14. Would you say that your team has too many or too few meetings?
Much too many, Too many, The right number, Too few, Much too few
15. Is your team too large, too small, or about the right size?
Much too large, Too large, The right size, Too small, Much too small
16. How often does get you feedback about your work?
Extremely often, Very often, Somewhat often, Not so often, Not all often
17. How effective is the training you receive?
Extremely effective, Very effective, Somewhat effective, Not so effective, Not all
effective
18. How consistently are your team members rewarded for good work?
Extremely consistently, Very consistently, Somewhat consistently, Not so consistently,
Not all consistently
19. How consistently are your team members punished reprimanded for bad work?
Extremely consistently, Very consistently, Somewhat consistently, Not so consistently,
Not all consistently
20. When you make a mistake, how often does your supervisor respond constructively?
Always, Most of the time, About half of the time, Once in a while, Never
21. When someone completes a task especially well, how often does your supervisor
acknowledge this success?
Extremely often, Very often, Somewhat often, Not so often, Not all often
22. How professionally does your supervisor behave?
Extremely professionally, Very professionally, Somewhat professionally, Not so
professionally, Not all professionally
23. How likely is it that you would recommend your Department as a place to work to a
friend or colleague?
Scale of 0-10, 0 — Not at all likely to 10 — Extremely likely
Goals and Objectives Report for Director of Human Resources Annette Anderson
Goal #1— Audit Findings and Recommendations performed for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Audit of County Hiring Practices (Report No. 15-01)
and Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Follow-up Audit of County Hiring Practices (Report No. 18-01)
Process has improved but has not completed comprehensive recruitment policies.
Objectives
G1B. Internal policies
should be reviewed for
best practices, clearly
written, regularly
communicated to DIM
staff, and held to the
same standard of
authority as IIRS.
Success Meas_Vrements
1. Determine if internal
policies should be
revised and/or
created.
2. Develop
communication
action plan for staff,
including any future
updates.
Timeline for 1 & 2:
September 2020
Desired Outcome
Policies that reflect best
practices. Consistent
application of policies
throughout the County.
Status
10/6/20: A review of the Interviewing and Selection Procedures occurred. The
last revision was in 1986. Thus, HR will review and compare with current
practices to determine if revisions are necessary.
10/6/20: An updated New Hire Orientation Video was created recently. The
video was shown to all new hires during the day -long onboarding session that
occurs on the first and sixteenth of each month. The update includes
comments from many of the new directors who have been hired over the past
year, including the DHR. Also new is providing web access to the video (once
final approval for posting occurs) so that new employees will have an
opportunity to re -review the content after employment begins. A PowerPoint
presentation has also been created, which will be accessible by employees
after hire. It is hoped that this subsequent access to the video and PowerPoint
will benefit new hires in retaining the information, given that there is a
significant amount of information presented during the onboarding day.
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Goal #2 — Audit Findings and Recommendations performed for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Audit of County Hiring Practices (Report No. 15-01)
and Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Follow-up Audit of County Hiring Practices (Report No. 18-01)
Documentation of personnel actions has improved but opportunities for improvement still exist.
Objectives
Success Measurements
Desired Outcome
Status
G2A. Maintain an audit
3. Identify areas where
Accurate and complete
Partially Implemented.
trail of sufficient
documentation may
documentation reflecting
documentation to support
no longer exist;
personnel transactions for
all personnel activity
explore potential
County employees.
during an employee's
options for retrieval.
career with the County.
Timeline for 3:
Late fall 2020 after
HRMS system purchased
G2B. Consult with the
1. Provide County
Develop and implement a
7/7/20: Consulted with County Attorney regarding implementation of a
County Attorney to
Attorney with the
retention and
document retention and maintenance policy for HR, noting that the State has
implement a
"General Records
maintenance schedule
a very detailed and comprehensive General Records Schedule with respect to
comprehensive policy
Schedules"
that comports with all
personnel and payroll records containing an itemized listing of various
that ensures compliance
developed by the
laws and requirements.
records/documents with a wide -range of retention periods.
with document retention
State of Hawaii,
7/7/20: After a thorough analysis of the above information and in order to
and maintenance
Department of
address the audit findings and recommendations from fiscal years 2015-2016
requirements at the
Accounting and
and 2017-2018, the HRD proposes to develop a brief policy statement for
federal, state, and county
General Services for
personnel documents kept by HR acknowledging the requirements of HRS
levels.
review and advice if
§46-43 and Council Resolution Nos. 2008-39 and 2016-21, with a
similar policy can be
commitment to adhere to the seven (7) year minimum retention policy, with
implemented by the
the exception of documents pertaining to the State of Hawai'i Employees'
County.
Retirement System and documents pertaining to Workers' Compensation
claims that will be retained for a minimum period of 30 years.
Timeline: June 2020 -
8/4/20: Attachment C — draft HRD Retention & Destruction policy created
Ongoing
and sent to County Attorney for review and approval.
** 7/7/20: Create a HR
9/1/20: The draft Human Resources Document Retention & Destruction
policy statement for
policy is awaiting approval by the County Attorney.
personnel documents
10/6/20: The draft Human Resources Document Retention & Destruction
kept by HR that would
policy continues to wait approval by the County Attorney. The DHR followed
be retained for seven
up with the County Attorney's office regarding the status; it is on the list of
their projects to complete but they must prioritize and handle more urgent
years.
matters first.
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Goal #4 — Human Resources Management System (HRMS) Project
Consultant BerryDunn to develop and complete a Request For Proposal (RFP) for a new HRMS that focuses on employee records and payroll and
assist with the selection of a new vendor and implementation of the new system.
Objectives
Success Measurements
Desired Outcome
Status
G4A. Develop and
1. Assure timely
Finalized RFP that meets
6/2/20: RFP posted 5/14/20. Telephone conference with 15 vendors held
complete a Request For
responses to
the County's needs for a
5/28/20. Potential vendors submit RFP questions by 6/19/20. Proposals due
Proposal for a new
BerryDunn's requests
new HRMS.
by 7/9/20.
HRMS.
for information and
7/7/20: HR and IT, with assistance of BerryDunn, currently are reviewing and
data.
responding to 31 inquiries from vendors submitted by the June 19, 2020
2. Monitor progress of
deadline.
development of the
8/4/20: Eight proposals received by the July 13, 2020 deadline date.
RFP.
8/4/20: At the suggestion of the commission added another individual from a
3. Provide status
different department to work on the selection committee.
updates, and timeline.
9/1/20: The selection committee has met to review the proposals and cost
Timeline: Monthly
analysis. Meetings to finalize the scoring occurred in late August. Next steps
will be to identify those moving forward to the next phase of the project.
10/6/20: Vendor demonstrations occurred over three full days with four (4)
vendors from the short list participating. Approximately 40 to 50 County
employees participated. There were opportunities to ask questions throughout
the presentations. After the demonstrations, the Selection Committee met to
score the presentations and select the top two (2) vendors. Reference notices
have been sent out, and client companies will be contacted to discuss their
reference/evaluations. Thereafter, the scoring of the reference phase will
occur.
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Goal #5 — Human Resources Management System (HRMS) Project
Consultant BerryDunn to secure a vendor contract for a new HRMS that focuses on employee records and payroll and assist with drafting and posting
of a Request for Proposal for the new system before the June 30, 2020 fiscal year deadline.
Objectives
Success Measurements
Desired Outcome
Status
GSA. Secure the posting
3. Provide updates
Purchase new IIRMS;
5/5/20: Reported current and future meetings with consultants.
of a Request for Proposal
regarding adherence
work with IT and IIR
6/2/20: Reported RFP posted and proposal deadlines. Provided summary
for a new HRMS by June
to timeline.
staff to assure
timeline.
30, 2020.
coordinated
7/7/20: HR and IT, with assistance of BerryDunn, currently are reviewing and
Timeline for 3: Monthly
implementation of new
responding to 31 inquiries from vendors submitted by the June 19, 2020
system; and provide
deadline. [Goal 4, Obj. 1-3; Goal 5, Obj. A. 3.—ongoing]
training to all users.
8/4/20: Eight proposals received by the July 13, 2020 deadline date.
8/4/20: At the suggestion of the commission added another individual from a
different department to work on the selection committee.
9/1/20: The selection committee has met to review the proposals and cost
analysis. Meetings to finalize the scoring occurred in late August. Next steps
will be to identify those moving forward to the next phase of the project.
10/6/20: Vendor demonstrations occurred over three full days with four (4)
vendors from the short list participating. Approximately 40 to 50 County
employees participated. There were opportunities to ask questions throughout
the presentations. After the demonstrations, the Selection Committee met to
score the presentations and select the top two (2) vendors. Reference notices
have been sent out, and client companies will be contacted to discuss their
reference/evaluations. Thereafter, the scoring of the reference phase will
occur.
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Goal #6 — Human Resources Department
Assess office structure and productivity of staff assignments.
I Objectives I Success Measurements I Desired Outcome I Status
G6A. Review the
1. Review recent
A well -organized
9/1/20: I have reviewed the recent staffing changes in the payroll division as
organizational structure
staffing changes in
department that
well as the upcoming changes to determine if it has resulted in improvement
of the Human Resources
payroll division to
completes it work on
in workload distribution and provide the following update:
Department to assess
determine
time, driven by highly
First, we are moving ahead with the overall goal of having a centralized
whether revisions are
improvement in
motivated staff who
payroll division for all County departments. As mentioned earlier, the Parks
necessary, and monitor
workload
enjoy coming to work
and Recreations Department (Parks) transferred a vacant position to HP,
workloads, including
distribution.
and serving the County.
which allowed us to hire a new payroll technician that would assume the
productivity of
payroll responsibility for Parks. That position and assumption of duties
teleworking employees.
Timeline for 1:
occurred July 1, 2020. Training took place with the Parks' employee
August 2020 (90 days
previously handling payroll for that department.
from changes)
The next Department that will transfer payroll to HR is Finance. On -going
meetings have been occurring with Finance employees to assure for a smooth
Completed 10/6/20
transition. A new system of transmitting timesheets has been developed,
which allows for electronic transmittal via SharePoint. This new system will
also be used for other departments in the future.
New Hire Orientation (NHO) was successfully transitioned from the
Recruitment Division to our Administrative Services Division effective July
16, 2020. This transfer of duties allows for continuity in the processing of
new hires where Administrative Services staff will work with the new hires
from the issuance of the employment offer through the first day of
employment.
10/6/20: The Finance Department successfully transferred its payroll
reporting function to Human Resources, and it has been a smooth transition.
Payroll continues to work with the Housing Agency and the Agency on
Elderly Affairs to determine the timing for transition of payroll reporting
services to Human Resources.
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Goal #6 — Human Resources Department
Assess office structure and productivity of staff assignments.
Objectives
G6A.
Success Measurements
2. Review
organizational
structure for
additional
modifications as
appropriate.
Timeline for 2:
December 2020 (9
months following hire of
HRD and allowing for
COVID-19 and work at
home interruption of
normal work
environment.
Goal #7 — Human Resources Department
Develop plans and actions for team building.
Objectives
Success Measurements
G7A. Manage
4. When work locations
teleworking employees to
return to the office,
assure that they are
continue engaging
continuously engaged
employees in cross
with colleagues and
training, personal
supervisors, provided
career paths, and
with necessary resources, I succession planning.
and plan for eventual
return to office.
Timeline for 4:
Unknown at this time but
will continuously update
when return to office is
determined.
Desired Outcome
A well -organized
department that
completes it work on
time, driven by highly
motivated staff who
enjoy coming to work
and serving the County.
Desired Outcome
A workplace where
employees thrive.
Status
Status
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Objective
Success Measurement
Completed
Pending
GIA
1. Identify current procedures.
✓
2. Compare with procedures during audit years.
3. Determine amendments needed.
10/6/20
GIB
1. Determine if internal policies should be revised and/or created.
✓
2. Develop communication action plan for staff, including any future updates.
G2A
1. Identify current process, noting differences, if any, between new hires and
incumbent employees.
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2. Establish best practices going forward.
9/1/20
G2A
3. Identify areas where documentation may no longer exist; explore potential
options for retrieval.
✓
G2B
1. Provide County Attorney with the "General Records Schedules" developed
by the State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services for
County
review and advice if similar policy can be implemented by the County.
Attorney
approval
G3A
1. Identify current procedures.
2. Compare with procedures during audit years.
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3. Identify County positions/offices that are exempted from civil pursuant to
9/1/20
HRS §76.77.
G4A
1. Assure timely responses to BerryDunn's requests for information and data.
2. Monitor progress of development of the RFP.
3. Provide status updates, and timeline.
G5A
1. Communicate with BerryDunn on a regular basis to assure it has necessary
✓
information to finalize RFP for posting.
7/7/20
G5A
2. Establish committee members to review proposals and respond to potential
✓
vendors questions.
7/7/20
G5A
3. Provide updates regarding adherence to timeline.
✓
G6A
1. Review recent staffing changes in payroll division to determine
✓
improvement in workload distribution.
G6A
2. Review organizational structure for additional modifications as
✓
appropriate.
G6A
3. Determine success of employee teleworking during Stay at Home
✓
emergency proclamation.
8/4/20
G7A
1. Throughout the period of continued teleworking at home, provide
employees with guidance and training on ways to maintain office
communications (e.g., Microsoft Teams —chat, email, virtual meetings;
conversion to electronic document transmission, etc.).
✓
2. Provide continued guidance for team building activities while working from
8/4/20
home.
3. Provide resources to employees to assist them with the challenges they face
from working from home.
G7A
4. When work locations return to the office, continue engaging employees in
cross training, personal career paths, and succession planning.
✓
COUNTY OF KAUA`I
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
2021 MEETING DATES
1 st Tuesday each Month at 3:00 p.m.
Microsoft Teams Videoconference
January 5, 2021
February 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
April 6, 2021
May 4, 2021
June 8, 2021
July 6, 2021
August 3, 2021
September 7, 2021
October 5, 2021
November 2, 2021
December 7, 2021
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