Douglas County School District Human Resources Strategic Plan 2014-17
Introduction About the Strategic Plan About the Department Human Resources is passionately dedicated to those who are impacting the quality of education of students (both directly and indirectly). Our vision is to be an HR Team who is continuously recognized for its innovation in talent management in Education. Our strategic plan serves to achieve this vision by: Delivering High Value Work through both Strategic and Administrative Expertise Fostering an Employer of Choice Culture Perfecting System Performance Attracting, Hiring, Retaining, and Rewarding Top Talent Communicating Essential Information Consistently and Accurately Measuring and Improving upon Key Performance Indicators [DCSD] is using a combination of performance and market data to determine pay adjustments moving forward. Pay increases are based on performance and market position instead of years of service and educational attainment. The HR Department delivers the following services to the organization: - Organization Development - Talent Management - Succession Planning - Workforce Planning - Staffing & Recruiting - Strategic Initiatives - Employee Communication - Total Rewards - Benefits - Compensation - Employee Relations - Leadership Development - Policy Development - Employee Data Management - HR Technology - Process Improvement - Substitute Teachers - Student Teachers - Employee Customer Service
HR Priorities Pilot Transportation Wellness program Simplify access to Employee Emergency Contact Information Employer of Choice- Foster a best in class workplace to attract and retain top talent Increase supplemental Benefit options Create online DCSD store Revise Retirement Options Benchmark Benefits and Policies Develop professional pathways for all employee groups Enhance Student Teacher Program Improve Quality of Substitute Placements Deepen District Leadership Capacity Enhance recruiting efforts for Hard to Fill and Key Positions Implement New HR System - WORKDAY Implement HR Intranet Enhance Data Integrity Implement Succession Planning for Key Roles Enhance HR Communication Continue HR Process Improvements
HR Values At the core of everything we do is keeping A players on their A game. Customer Service We strive to work collaboratively to understand the needs of our customers, partner with them to create and implement effective solutions, and honor commitments made to them. Integrity We do the right thing; honestly, without compromising the truth or working in the grey area. Click to watch HR video Innovation We are disciplined in utilizing creativity, technology, and automation in all that we do. Excellence We passionately do our best, enable other to reach their potential; while striving for zero errors. Continuous Improvement We take initiative to constantly pursue better processes and seek personal and professional growth and development for ourselves. Commitment to Communication We commit to regularly share helpful and relevant information; timely, clearly, candidly, and with transparency. effective solutions, and honor commitments made to them. Integrity...we do the right thing; honestly, without compromising the truth or working in the grey area. Click to watch Workday video
HR Goals Explore Set Expectations Create Integrate Implement Evaluate Refine Goal Strategy Delivering High Value Work through both Strategic and Administrative Value Deepen DCSD leadership capacity Develop professional pathways for all employee groups Increase teacher instructional time by reducing the reasons for teachers to be out of the classroom Implement succession planning for key roles Implement grants in order to increase HR capacity and resources Perfect system performance Fostering an Employer of Choice Culture Eliminate work environment distractions and keep A players on their A game Refine benefit plan offerings and retirement options Baseline employee engagement Set goals for identified desired outcomes Perfecting System Performance Implement new HR system - Workday Align policies, systems, and business processes Enhance data integrity and fidelity Continue HR process improvements Reduce HR process cycle times Increase HR customer satisfaction
HR Goals Explore Set Expectations Create Integrate Implement Evaluate Refine Goal Strategy Attracting, Hiring, Retaining, and Rewarding Top Talent Identify bonus targets for all employees and align with evaluation Enhance recruiting efforts for all hard to fill and key positions Enhance the student teacher program to a best in class strategic recruiting source for future teachers Transform the substitute teacher program to ensure quality substitutes are in front of students Enhance new hire orientation experience for all employees Enhance hiring system and tools Communicating Essential Information Consistently and Accurately Implement HR Intranet Enhance HR Communications to meet information needs of employees Implement various employee advisory groups to receive employee feedback Increase online trainings Measuring and Improving upon Key Performance Indicators Implement data dashboards to manage talent Increase data driven decisions Implement a learning management system Implement a 360 degree feedback tool for leadership roles
HR Continuous Improvement DCSD is committed to a process of continuous improvement. DCSD is in the process of systemic transformation. We have used a continuous improvement process including the following: explore ideas; set expectations based on research and best practices; collaboratively create; integrate into all appropriate systems; implement; evaluate; and refine. Explore Set Expectations Create Integrate Implement Evaluate Refine 2014-15 Finalize professional pathways for licensed staff Implement new HR system Workday Pilot transportation wellness program Add supplemental benefits Implement REV Track for benefit fee collection Integrate benefits function into HR organization Implement Telemed Promote alternative to COBRA Revise additional payment process Revise transportation compensation Enhance benefit communications Develop HR Customer Care organization structure Simplify Special Education account codes Establish advisory groups for licensed and classified staff Revise process for independent contractors Complete NCLB audit for licensed subs Implement substitute prescreen questionnaire Revise classified on boarding procedures Enhance recruiting efforts for hard to fill and key positions Implement succession planning for key positions Train new secretaries and administrators Identify grant opportunities
Continuous Improvement Explore Set Expectations Create Integrate Implement Evaluate Refine Continue benefit communication improvements Develop compensation policies Revamp all salary ranges Review internal equities Create job descriptions for non-core licensed staff Revise salary structures Create online DCSD store Create employee handbook Apply for identified grants Conduct HR Audit Develop job specific competencies Implement HR Intranet Increase online trainings Benchmark organization ratios Develop management autonomy for managing pay increases 2015-16 Add classified subs to substitute system Create student teacher evaluations Continue succession planning for key positions Create Professional Pathways brochure Enhance new employee orientation experience Develop new hire policy distribution requirements Create Leadership tool box Create comprehensive development plans Reduce process cycle times Improve data integrity and fidelity Refine Workday evaluation tool for employees Increase data driven decisions through implementing dashboards
Continuous Improvement Explore Set Expectations Create Integrate Implement Evaluate Refine 2016-17 Employer of Choice- Foster a best in class work environment to attract and retain top talent Develop 360 degree feedback tool Create Mentoring guidelines Identify bonus targets for all positions and align with evaluations Outline professional pathways for non-licensed employees Create communication plan for all professional pathways Review options for a learning management system
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