3. Department Description:

City Commission Regular Meeting · 2026-05-05 · agenda_item

This item concerns the City of Fernandina Beach's Human Resources Department's proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The HR department, staffed by three full-time professionals, handles recruitment, employee relations, benefits, training, and safety. The department coordinates hiring for approximately 110 positions annually and processes around 300 applications. They also manage collective bargaining with three unions and oversee performance management for over 270 employees. The budget proposal is currently under review by the City Commission. This review process could lead to future needs for services related to employee benefits administration, training program development, and safety initiatives, including potential needs for health screenings, wellness programs, and risk management training platforms. Businesses specializing in HR consulting, employee benefits, corporate training, and safety services may find opportunities as the city plans its operations.

HR professionals

3 full-time

positions recruited

110 approximately

employment applications processed

300 approximately

unions

3

employees

270 +