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Attachment 1 Overall hires that HR was responsible for rose from 15 in 2020 to 127 in 2023, indicating a 176% increase. The additional seasonal hiring that HR is handling accounts for most of this increase, but if we remove those, there was still a 40% increase in hiring full-time employees. 3. Additional Pressures: Legislative requirements Urgent hiring needs Strategic Racial Equity Action Plan (SREAP) priorities Departmental reorganizations Legal updates and new systems implementation Industry Standards for HR Staffing According to industry standards, the ratio of HR staff to employees is a critical metric for ensuring that HR departments can effectively manage their responsibilities. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) suggests a benchmark ratio of 1.4 HR staff per 100 employees for organizations of similar size and complexity. Currently, our HR department, with just one HR Generalist and one HR Assistant, falls significantly short of this standard. With 205 full-time employees and approximately 150 seasonal employees and interns, our HR staff-to-employee ratio is approximately 0.5 HR staff per 100 employees, which is well below the recommended level. This discrepancy indicates that our HR team is overextended and unable to meet the demands placed on them effectively. Current Hiring Environment The current hiring environment has become increasingly competitive and fast-paced, putting additional pressure on our HR staff. Here are some key trends that underscore the urgency of our need for an HR Manager: 1. Speed of Response: According to recent industry reports, top candidates are typically off the market within 10 days. Delays in responding to applications can result in missing out on the best talent. Our HR staff is currently overburdened, making it challenging to provide the near-instantaneous responses required in this environment. 2. Increased Competition: The job market has become highly competitive, with a significant increase in the number of job openings across various sectors. This surge in demand for talent requires our HR team to be more proactive and efficient in their recruitment efforts to attract and retain top candidates. 3. Remote Work and Flexibility: The rise of remote work and the emphasis on work-life balance have shifted candidate expectations. HR needs to be agile and responsive in addressing these new trends, ensuring that our job offers are competitive and appealing. Page 2 Qbhf!25:!pg!417