Newbury Human Resource Board Highlights Vendor Selection Process for Comprehensive Compensation Survey

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Human Resource Board discussed critical developments including the selection process for a vendor to conduct a comprehensive compensation survey and updates on various personnel roles and vacancies within the town government.

Newbury HR Board Tackles Job Classification and Compensation Challenges

Overview: At the recent meeting of the Newbury Human Resource Board, the primary focus was on the classification of key financial positions and the initiation of a comprehensive compensation survey. The board grappled with the intricacies of municipal finance roles, facing the challenge of attracting qualified candidates with the necessary expertise in fund accounting. This issue was compounded by the ongoing need to remain competitive in terms of compensation and benefits, prompting the board to consider a detailed study to compare their pay scales with those of other communities.

Newbury HR Board Tackles Treasurer Collector Role Reclassification

Overview: The latest Newbury Human Resource Board meeting centered on the rigorous evaluation and reclassification of the treasurer collector position, a role that has evolved since its last review in 2012. The board reviewed various aspects of the position, including its increased HR responsibilities, cash flow projections, investment policies, and interdepartmental interactions, leading to a unanimous decision that the role now requires a bachelor’s degree and four to six years of relevant experience.

Newbury HR Board Tackles Employee Turnover and Benefits

Overview: The Newbury Human Resource Board recently convened to discuss issues concerning employee turnover, compensation, and benefits, with a particular emphasis on understanding the contributors to high turnover rates and examining the town’s approach to employee benefits, including compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and disability coverage.

Newbury HR Board Discusses Compensation Study and Employee Vacancies

Overview: The Newbury Human Resource Board’s April meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to conduct a town compensation study and addressed current employee vacancies. The board discussed the need for competitive bids to select a firm for the compensation study, a process aimed at ensuring the town’s salary structure remains competitive with similar municipalities. Additionally, the meeting covered recent personnel changes, including promotions within the Department of Public Works (DPW) and new hires in the Fire Department and as the Assistant Treasurer/Collector.