Sponsor: Human Resources
Title
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Classification and Compensation Changes for Salary Plans 02P, 98A, 98B, and 98D
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Recommendation
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Approve the classification and compensation changes for salary plans 02P, 98A, 98B, and 98D for non-represented employees in the classified and unclassified service of the Ramsey County Personnel System.
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Background and Rationale
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In accordance with the Personnel Act, Minnesota Statute 383A.282, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is responsible for determining the compensation of all employees in the Ramsey County personnel system.
In 2019, efforts to modernize Ramsey County job classifications and compensation structure began. Unfortunately, the interruptions caused by COVID - 19 and subsequent changes experienced in the labor market created challenges and breaks in the modernization process.
In 2024 those efforts were renewed, resulting in a modernization of the county’s classification and compensation structure. Changes in the classification and compensation structure include a simplified classification structure with more opportunities for career advancement, public service labor market alignment of our compensation structure, and opportunity for employees to move through the salary ranges in less time.
On December 17, 2024, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved Phase 1 of the Classification and Compensation Modernization which included changes to classification and compensation for non-represented employees not assigned to salary plans 02P, 98A, 98B, and 98D in the classified and unclassified service of the Ramsey County Personnel System.
Phase 2 of the Classification and Compensation Modernization is the restructure of the classification and compensation changes for salary plans 02P, 98A, 98B, and 98D for non-represented employees in the classified and unclassified service of the Ramsey County Personnel System and concludes the 2025 Classification and Compensation Modernization. This impacts approximately 271 non-represented employees.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
With approximately 4,206 employees employed by Ramsey County, 46% are racially and ethnically diverse with the overall rate of new hires of racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds at 55%. There are approximately 1,040 non-represented employees. Maintaining consistency across the county is essential to establishing equitable and consistent wage structures with equitable opportunities and outcomes in support of the attraction and retention of a diverse workforce that provides services to the residents of Ramsey County and promotes the county’s vision, mission and goals.
Community Participation Level and Impact
This action is strictly operational and internal facing. The result of the action helps support residents by offering effective, efficient, and accessible operations. Information on the action item is available on the county’s website at <https://data.ramseycounty.us/stories/s/d83f-zey8>.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☒ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Funding was accounted for in Ramsey Counties 2025 operating budget and will be included in the proposed 2026/2027 biennial budget.
Last Previous Action
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Attachments
1. Phase 2 Classification and Compensation Modernization, Performance Based Salary Plan