2022-12-20 Merit Appeals Board Minutes

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Merit Appeals Board December 20, 2022 MR. LEOPOLDINO: So, Michelle was selected through an internal, with the County, recruitment. And we're so very fortunate to have Michelle. Michelle has been with the County for a number of years, including her prior time at the Department of Human Resources. So, she does have prior experience working in our department and she returns to us as our recruitment and examination manager. She was with the Department of Public Works as their HR program specialist, which is the senior level HR person for the department and handled—oversaw all of their recruitments. And so, she's very well versed in our process—in our rules, policies, and procedures—and she's already hit the ground running—first and foremost, getting our team togetherR&E team together. She's already participated in a number of our events. And so, very excited to have her on board. And so, I will turn over it to her to see if she has—she wants to do a quick introduction. Michelle. CHR. CABANAS: Good morning, Michelle, and welcome in your new capacity as the new recruitment and examination manager. You have the floor. MS. SIMMONS: Thank you. Good morning, everyone. I'm just excited to be in this new role. I spent the last 10 years at the Department of Public Works, like, Waylen just said. I've been with the County for about 29 years in different capacities. Started out as a CVE student while I was attending college and moved my way up to where I am now. And just really excited to be here and try and help our recruitment process and the departments—and make the County—make the public know that the County is a great place to work. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Michelle. MS. SIMMONS: Thank you. CHR. CABANAS: I'd like to open the floor in the event that our Board members have questions or comments. So, we'll start with Mr. Ventura. He is our vice -chair and he is sitting in via ZOOM from Kailua-Kona. So, Mel, any questions or comments for Ms. Simmons. MR. VENTURA: No questions. But, welcome. You have a good boss—and, yeah, you have your work cut out for you. But, please let us know what kind of support we can be of, if any at all. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Mr. Ventura. Ms. Mathews, any questions or comments for Michelle? MS. MATHEWS: Welcome. Good luck. I can't imagine anybody wanting a job in HR at the moment, including the gentleman next to you. And I have a question. Do you have any questions of us? Page 9