HomeMy WebLinkAboutUpdate Documents - Human ResourcesHuman Resources Update
August 26,, 2025
Start: 10:00 AM Participants:
Stop: 10: CAM Cindy Carter, Commissioner
Kevin Burgess, Commissioner
Rob Jones, Commissioner
Decorah Anderson -Cook, HR Director
Gina Saldana, HR Assistant Director
Guests:
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01. Public Comment
02. Labor Relations
Teamsters - Sept 15
RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
*County Administrator -
03. Job
Interim
Discussion
Application/Evaluation
RCW 42.30.110 1
04. Personnel Disciplinary
NA
Matter
RCW 42.30.110 (1)(f)
NA
PAR - Public Works Increase
Sign
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Commissioner's Office -
*Clerk of the Board
Direct
05. Position Management
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Renew
*Quality Improvement Coord
*Performance Excellence &
Direct
Communications Manager
Direct
06. Budget, Finance,
Annual Leave 20 rs
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Direct
Compensation
07. Recruitment
NA
NA
08. Benefits
NA
NA
09. Policy
300 Series Review
Discussion/Direct
10.Other
11. Commissioner
feedback/questions
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HUMAN RESOURCMHUR ES Grant County Human Resources
August 19, 2025
TO:
Board of County Commissioners
FROM:
Decorah Anderson -Cook, HR Director
RE:
Increase in Annual Leave Accrual
REQ #:
25-05
It is recommended that the current annual leave accrual policy be amended to provide an increase in annual leave entitlement
from 22 days at 15 years of service to 24 days at 20 years of service.
Rationale:
Recognizing and rewarding long-term service is a key component of employee retention and engagement. Increasing annual
leave entitlement for employees who have reached 20 years of continuous service demonstrates the organization's
appreciation for their loyalty and sustained contribution.
The proposed change aligns with industry best practices and promotes a healthy work -life balance for our most experienced
employees. It also acts as an incentive for mid- to late -career staff to remain with the organization, reducing turnover and the
associated costs of recruitment and training.
Impact:
The change will apply to employees with 20 or more years of continuous service and is expected to have a minimal financial
impact due to the limited number of staff affected annually. The benefit in terms of employee morale, engagement, and
retention is anticipated to outweigh any operational considerations.
Conclusion:
Approval of this proposal would affirm the organization's commitment to valuing long-term employees and investing in their
well-being. It is therefore recommended that the annual leave accrual be increased to 24 days after 20 years of service,
effective 1/1 /2026.
HR Director Recommendation:
I recommend we move forward with this policy and incorporate it into
policy effective January 1, 2026.
Sincerely,
Decorah Anderson -Cook
Human Resources Director
0 Recommend Approval
M Do not Recommend Approval
RECEIVED
AUG 2 6 2025
GRANT COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Grant County, Human Resources - PO Box 37 - 35 C Street NW - Ephrata, WA 98823 - (509) 754-2011
JUIY 17 2025
RE: Background checks
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Kevin Bvpgas r" ner - District 1
By: 19 7c;r
Rob Jon6
By:
Cindy Carter, 'IforP
Director — Human Resources
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Grant County Human Resources - PO Box 37 - 35 C Street nV - Ephrata, WA 98823 ~ (509) 754-2011