City Council 12 16 25 Agenda Item D 1 Internal Services Workshop HR

The City of Oxnard's Human Resources Department presented an overview of its structure and functions during an internal services workshop. The department, consisting of 24 staff members, supports approximately 1,875 employees across four divisions: recruitment and employee relations, learning and development, payroll and employee benefits, and risk management. Key topics included the use of city ordinances and labor contracts to guide HR activities, strategic support for personnel management, classification and compensation practices, and initiatives to improve employee engagement and retention. The department also highlighted its success in achieving nearly 100% completion of annual performance evaluations and its role in managing payroll, benefits, and employee safety compliance. This presentation emphasized the department's commitment to organizational effectiveness and consistent application of labor agreements and personnel policies.