anchor Mission Statement
To build a strong and resilient workforce in service to Montgomery County residents.
anchor Budget Overview
The total recommended FY27 Operating Budget for the Office of Human Resources is $463,170,350, an increase of $30,479,702 or 7.04 percent from the FY26 Approved Budget of $432,690,648. Personnel Costs comprise 3.00 percent of the budget for 85 full-time position(s) and no part-time position(s), and a total of 86.05 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 97.00 percent of the FY27 budget.
The budget of the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is comprised of a General Fund component of $13,700,587 and an Employee Health Benefit Self Insurance Fund component of $449,469,763.
County Priority Outcomes
While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following is emphasized:
- Effective, Sustainable Government
anchorProgram Performance Measures
Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable), with multi-program measures displayed at the front of this section and program-specific measures shown with the relevant program. The FY26 estimates reflect funding based on the FY26 approved budget. The FY27 and FY28 figures are performance targets based on the FY27 recommended budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY28.
Program Descriptions
Director's Office
The Director's Office provides executive leadership and management, policy direction, strategic workforce and financial planning, communications and public outreach, compliance, and oversight to the County's human capital management program. The office provides consultation services related to human resources matters to the County Executive, the Chief Administrative Officer, and directors of...
Read More Talent Acquisition & Management
The Talent Acquisition and Management Division attends to the full scope of an employee's career, from onboarding to future growth and development. The Recruitment and Selection Team serves as the strategic hub for attracting and securing top talent and is often the first contact jobseekers have with County government. The...
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
FY24 | Actual
FY25 | Estimated
FY26 | Target
FY27 | Target
FY28 |
|---|
| Number of job applications | 38,479 | 83,285 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| Number of people hired | 1,011 | 993 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Job classification activities completed | 226 | 121 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Number of new hire salary equity analyses completed | 373 | 675 | 225 | 225 | 225 |
| Average number of days to fill a vacant County position 1 | 100 | 104 | 100 | | |
| Average days to complete new hire salary equity analyses | 5 | 3 | 3 | | |
| Average workdays to complete non-study job classifications related to hires | 6 | 12 | 10 | | |
| Percent of employees who participate in at least two non-mandatory training/development programs | 8% | 10% | 10% | | |
| Percent of new hires who are racial minorities | 66% | 68% | 59% | | |
| Percent of job classifications reviewed/studied within the past 5 years | 7% | 8% | 10% | | |
| Percentage of training attendees who report that training was helpful to their job | 94% | 95% | 90% | | |
Read More Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity
The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Division ensures compliance by enforcing local, State, and Federal laws related to workplace discrimination and/or harassment. The division investigates EEO complaints, conducts mediations, and issues findings. The division delivers mandatory and customized training to employees and supervisors concerning equal employment opportunities, rights, and responsibilities, and...
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
FY24 | Actual
FY25 | Estimated
FY26 | Target
FY27 | Target
FY28 |
|---|
| Percent of EEO cases/inquiries resolved within 180 days | 80% | 90% | 100% | | |
| Percent of employees in compliance with mandatory workplace harassment training schedule | 36% | 50% | 55% | | |
Read More Administrative Services
The Division of Administrative Services leads management and oversight of OHR's procurements and contracts, budget administration and financial management, the Health Insurance and Wellness team, Records Management team, and Occupational Medical Services team.The Health Insurance team manages and administers the County's health and welfare plans in accordance with County policy...
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
FY24 | Actual
FY25 | Estimated
FY26 | Target
FY27 | Target
FY28 |
|---|
| Number of mandatory incumbent physical exams performed by Occupational Medical Services | 2,667 | 2,424 | 2,546 | 2,606 | 2,667 |
| Number of candidates processed for medical clearances | 2,666 | 2,350 | 2,508 | 2,587 | 2,666 |
| Number of employees enrolled in online wellness platform | 6,809 | 7,111 | 7,200 | 7,350 | 7,500 |
| Average appointment length from sign in to discharge (minutes) | 66 | 63 | 62 | | |
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